Johnmc3: Hotmelts have been around for quite some time now. We have started test a conn called "Pretium" by Corning. Conn goes directly on to the fiber -SM or MM - Very fast and so far no problems. They use a small precision made piece of fiber and index matching gel with crimp. So far we are only using them inside but are testing for outside. Slick and fast..
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