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Re: Neat technology/concept I don't believe you are correct. To dissolve the dielectric it would need to be a petroleum based product and wouldn't be biodegradable (Something they promote pretty heavily that they have EPA and EU certification for biodegradability of the fluid). But the biggest killer to your statement is that the system isn't for coax, they mention that they can do coax but this stuff is actually targeted at telco's and copper bundles based on their site information (Flash diagram, Video, FAQ and Pictures indicate copper bundles, not Coaxial cable) and I've never seen a telco copper bundle with dielectric around the copper pairs. Based on their diagram and flash program detailing the installation the fluid is nothing more than a lubricant (wouldn't surprise me if it's vegetable oil) that in the case of coax would be pressure injected between the dielectric and the sheath and then the whole dielectric + copper is pulled out in one piece leaving only the PVC sheath behind.
You really should visit the site before you start commenting on how the system works, but this is the internet, you know how it works based on the news post, right? Sheesh |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
kudos:2 | No, sorry. I read the press releases on Multichannel (which specifically talked about dissolving the dielectric) and watched the demo video. Maybe I read everything wrong, but I could've sworn the release talked about dissolving the dielectric. |
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KabelX
join:2009-11-18
Fort Lauderdale, FL | The dielectric and center conductor are not dissolved during the process. A combination of the fluids components and pressure allow the core to be extracted. The cable is left with the outside sheath and the aluminum turn-plate which serves as your conduit.
The technology is seeing success far greater than predicted on the process pertaining to coaxial cable. |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
kudos:2 | Thanks for interjecting an official response. Guess I didn't know what I was talking about  |
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