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We talk with TJ Pate about what makes OPGW fiber splicing different, from calibration discipline to enclosure build quality that holds up for decades. We also get practical about tools, training paths, and the safety mindset required when fiber lives alongside power. 

• splicing OPGW with a “right the first time” standard 
• building clean trays for easier adds and troubleshooting 
• why splicer readings can mislead without verification 
• warm-up time and frequent arc calibration habits 
• OPGW splice cases, heavy cans, and furcation workflows 
• handling stainless steel buffer tubes without breaking fiber 
• specialty tools like tube straighteners and grinding wheels 
• using colored zip ties for durable tube identification 
• adapting to 16-color fiber codes and mixed tube counts 
• how to enter OPGW work through hands-on training 
• improving OTDR setup skills beyond auto mode 
• daily safety briefings, hydration, wildlife, and grounding checks 
• how lockout tagout differs around utility power lines 

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