Let's Talk Cabling!
Let's Talk Cabling!
Chuck Bowser, RCDD, TECH
Seven Silent Cabling Mistakes That Cause Failures Later
19 minutes Posted Apr 7, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Welcome And Housekeeping
Mistake 1 Too Much Untwist
Mistake 2 Bend Radius Violations
Mistake 3 Pulling Too Hard
Mistake 4 Respect The Environment
Mistake 5 Labeling That Fails
Mistake 6 Mixing Manufacturers
Mistake 7 Testing Done Wrong
Standards And A Growth Mindset
Slow Down To Avoid Rework
Mentors Pride And The Close
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Send us Fan Mail We break down seven common field mistakes that quietly ruin structured cabling performance even when the work looks clean. We also share the mindset habits that separate average installs from work that passes certification, earns trust, and holds up years later. • untwisting pairs too far at termination and losing noise resistance • setting the punch tool wrong and risking bad IDC terminations • ignoring bend radius rules and creating internal crosstalk ...