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    Abrasive material is used for abrading cable insulation

    What type of abrasive material is used for abrading cable insulation?

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    Aluminium Oxide sandpaper tape.

    Quote Originally Posted by tylerfini3 View Post
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    Aluminium oxide sandpaper strips is what we used back when I was a cable splicer.
    After sanding, we cleaned thoroughly with alcohol and we applied 3M silicone grease.

    That was many years ago, so things may have changed.
    https://www.sparkyabrasives.com/supe...50-yards-long/

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    Also used Penetrox to prevent oxidation of conductor.

    Quote Originally Posted by tylerfini3 View Post
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    Another thing we did was to sand the conductor dull with the same aluminium oxide tape and used a product called Penetrox.

    Because aluminium oxidizes in about 1/10th of a second, to make a good contact, we applied the Penetrox on the aluminium conductor, sanded it with the aluminium oxide sandpaper and crimped it right after.
    Again, I am not sure if this method is still in use.

    http://www.krimp-dsm.com/wp-content/...ccessories.pdf
    https://www.tessco.com/product/4-oz-...rox-a-13-25478

    Important note: Penetrox was for the conductor, not the insulator!
    We applied 3M silicone grease to the insulator.

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    did you have this on your NETAIV exam?

    did you have this on your NETAIV exam?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bespey View Post
    did you have this on your NETAIV exam?
    This was somehow on the NETA 2 test. I've noticed there are a lot of NETA 3&4 questions on the NETA 2 practice test.

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