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Send us Fan Mail This episode we close out the October Fire safety month (although a couple weeks late). We talk with Mike Tobias, an industry leader in fire stop applications. We discuss with him fire stop training and common issue encountered when installing fire stop systems! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at...

Send us Fan Mail This week we cover Pre Installation testing for fiber, Cables inside AC ductwork, how to deal with material disappearing from a job site and cables laying on the grid.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have...

Send us Fan Mail We have been dealing with the material shortage for a while now. We bring on Wise Components to discuss the causes, 3 tips on how to handle the material shortage, and are we close to being done with shortages?  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you wou...

Send us Fan Mail We resume our After Hours Live Stream after.a short break. This week we cover abandoned cable, PoE bundle sizes, noise on cable and installing conduit! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discu...

Send us Fan Mail I get it, we all love tools. We are always on the hunt for tools that make our job easier, faster, and better!  What tool should a new installer have? What tools should a technician have? Which tools should be furnished by the company?  These are just a few questions we cover with our friends at Jonard tools! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage t...

Send us Fan Mail Well after 2 years of avoiding COVID it caught up with me returning from a business trip last week.  While I do have content in the pipeline, I literally don't have the energy to work on it. I am going to repost a show discussing common cable myths. It is one of my popular videos from a year ago. I hope you enjoy it! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by...

Send us Fan Mail My mentor Jasmine Scinto RCDD passed her RCDD test. I brought her on to talk about her experience and hopefully inspire and help future RCDD candidates! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for disc...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of After Hours Live with Chuck Bowser RCDD we have a Conversation with Betsy Conroy, freelance writer and consultant to the ICT industry. We cover Women in BICSI and the Cable Skills Challenge to be held in Tampa! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we discuss endothermic, intumescent, and ablative properties, the difference between mechanical and non mechanical systems, and 7 tips for success.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic...

Send us Fan Mail I broadcast remotely from Baltimore MD. This week we answer  how to store push poles, does a ONT have to be bonded how far should cable and equipment be mounted from an electrical distribution panel What issues from using 26 AWG patch cords Best practice sizing work boxes for Telecom Outlets Tools a newbie needs for Low Voltage work Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure...

Send us Fan Mail We continue observance of October Fire Safety month and this week we discuss what is a listed firestop, how to select a fire stop, what are the T, F, L and W tests and what is an engineering judgment?  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like t...

Send us Fan Mail October is Fire Prevention Month. For nearly 100 years we have observed and brought to attention the things we can do to prevent fires, make it more likely to survive a fire, and help fire fighters do their job easier. We cover the Fire Triangle, ways fire spread convection, conduction, and radiation, and training in fire stopping.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to the audio from our Live Stream broadcasted on September 22 2022 Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com  Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #C...

Send us Fan Mail Many people just plug away at every day at work not realizing the difference between a job and a career.  Why are they different, why should you care.  We cover the difference between a job vs a career and 8 tips on how to make your job into a career! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://lin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the audio from the live stream broadcast on 9/15. This show we answer What I think about the AMP termination tool, Should I renew my BICSI Installer 2,  Snips vs Strippers, surge protectors for Cat 5e, stranded vs solid conductor cable, which document outlines TR buildouts. We also have a special guest drop in as well! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to...

Send us Fan Mail Well this week I m on the road. I intended to record this weeks episode on Sunday. I had to do some roof repair my extension ladder slipped out from underneath me and I fell about 6 feet. As you can imagine I spent the day recuperating. So I am replaying an episode on data center fire suppression systems. I will be back live next week.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make s...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to the audio from our Live Stream broadcasted on September 1 2022 Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com  Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CB...

Send us Fan Mail Audio from Live Stream broadcast on August 25, 2022 on YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com  Chuck Bowser...

Send us Fan Mail Distributed Antenna Systems has been growing exponentially and should you as an installer or low voltage company get into this line of work? We bring on Phil Leaf, an electrican and Director of Mobile solutions Engineer at Mobili-Fi to talk about what is DAS, can low voltage contractors do this work, how/where can they get training and much more.  Support the show Knowledge is pow...

Send us Fan Mail This week we stop by and talk to our friends at Optiview. We talk about outdoor enclosures. We cover the different types, what you can put in them, the ratings, and how to mount them with Gary Bibeau Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE REPLAY: If you have pulled cable for longer than a few days, sooner or later you will come across abandoned cable. Now what? Does it have to be removed? What are the benefits and pitfalls of abandoned cable? Who will pay you to remove it? These are all great questions. Listen in as we cover them and drop 5 tech tips to help you during the process.  Support the show Knowled...

Send us Fan Mail This special episode is an audio excerpt from our After Hours Live Stream broadcast on Aug 11, 2022.  We bring on a panel to discuss what is a RCDD, common RCDD questions, and an expert panel who are currently studying for their RCDD. How do they study, what online resources do they use, how much they study each week and more. Special guest  Christopher Hobbs from BICSI.  Support...

Send us Fan Mail PART 2: The number one problem with fiber is contamination, or is it? This week I bring two subject matter experts Brian Teague from Senko and Jake Jonnes from Polywater to discuss types of cleaners, consistency, and safety.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . ...

Send us Fan Mail The number one problem with fiber is contamination, or is it? This week I bring two subject matter experts Brian Teague from Senko and Jake Jonnes from Polywater to discuss types of cleaners, consistency, and safety. Make sure to listen next week for part 2!  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at htt...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with Anthony Romeo from WiseUP podcast. We discuss Wise Component, COVID, and where our industry is going.   Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at...