I bought the wrong fiber cable… so instead of returning it, I cut it and spliced it. Let’s see if this actually works.
In this video I show how to fix the wrong fiber connector by splicing LC to SC APC, and explain the difference between SC APC and SC UPC.
If you’ve ever had a fiber cable that just won’t fit — this is probably why.
I accidentally bought an LC fiber cable when I needed SC APC… so I used a fusion splicer to fix it instead of wasting it.
In this video:
* LC vs SC APC vs SC UPC explained
* Why fiber connectors don’t match
* How to splice fiber step-by-step
* Testing the connection after the splice
This is a real-world fix, not just theory — exactly the kind of problem you’ll run into working with fiber.
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👍 If this helped you out, hit that like button—don’t leave it broken, splice it.
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So… I bought the WRONG fiber cable 😅
Have you ever grabbed the wrong type (LC, SC, APC, UPC) and didn’t realize it until it was too late?
👇 Drop a comment and tell me what mistake YOU made — I might feature it in the next video!
And if this saved you from making the same mistake… 👉 hit that like button — don’t leave it broken, splice it back together 😏
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Great video! These tools would be a great help around the house 🤞
I’m new at this so I soon be buying my own gear!!! Thanks for all the info!!
I have that same Fusion Splicer, did you buy it because i recommended ?