Communications Slang Dictionary (CA12055E)

SLANG TERM DEFINITION

The device that blows a pig through a conduit to pull the fish line Badly assembled coax connector leaving shield wire braid hanging out A contaminant on the endface of a fiber made visible by the magnification of a fusion splicer

Blow Gun

Bob Marley

Brownie

Booger

Bookie Tool

A staple puller

Brain Bucket

Hard hat

A swivel attached between the pull line and the cable that disengages if maximum pulling tension for the cable is exceeded Fuse wire used between open wire, RDW or C -Wire to protect serving drop from over voltages

Breakaway Swivel

Bug

Bridal Wire

Brown Square vise clamp. AKA Fargos

Brownie

Bug Nut

Bug

A split bolt connector

Bug Nut

D Lashing Clamp

A reel device used to hold tension on a cable during stringing operations

Bull Wheel

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