Besides traditional cables lashed to messengers, figure-8 cables or ADSS cables, utilities can construct transmission links using optical ground wire (OPGW) or optical power phase conductor (OPPC), cables which include both fiber and metallic conductors, or. Besides traditional cables lashed to messengers, figure-8 cables or ADSS cables, utilities can construct transmission links using optical ground wire (OPGW) or optical power phase conductor (OPPC), cables which include both fiber and metallic conductors, or. Consequently, cables have to be connected or cut in the field, with the potential issues this entails. This blog post looks at the various options available to installers for responding to these issues; from splicing and field-fit connectors to factory-terminated or pre-connectorization. General Consideration: It is generally not recommended to run fiber optic cables in the same conduit as electrical power cables. Electrical Interference: Electrical cables can produce electromagnetic. The existing 2" conduit contains 4x 1/0 XLPE cable (rated for direct-burial), so I plan on pulling outdoor rated, non-metallic fiber through the same conduit. Fiber cable is designed to be pulled with much greater force than copper wire if pulled correctly, but excess stress on the cable may harm the fibers, potentially causing eventual failure.