A couple of them thought the best way to run cable was to just pull it out of the box and use it without marking. Then they would terminate the cables and tone out each location.

That's the way I do it only I install the jacks then number them as the are supposed to be. Then I tone each one and punch them down in order.

Especially with data wiring I will work with another guy. After the jacks are done he walks around and I stay at the cross connect or patch panel. We use Nextels or radios to communicate. He plugs in the buzzer, I identify and punch down then he replaces the buzzer with the remote for the cable tester. If it passes he moves on to the next jack.

Damned if I'm going to pull my hair out with labels or writing on the cable like some sparkie or CG.

-Hal

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