Are fiber optic fusion splices suitable for outdoor use
All optical fibre splices as mentioned in this Recommendation should be suitable for indoor applications as well as for outdoor environments when stored in an appropriate enclosure. Choosing the appropriate fiber optic splice closure is essential for outdoor installations, where environmental factors like weather conditions and physical stress can be challenging. Fiber optic joints or terminations are made two ways: 1) splices which create a permanent joint between the two fibers or 2) connectors that mate two fibers to create a temporary joint and/or connect the fiber to a piece of network gear.
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