Stripping (fiber)

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about stripping fiber. So you know how we use fiber cables to send and receive information like pictures, videos, and messages over the internet or phone lines, right? But sometimes these fiber cables need to be fixed or changed because they're not working well or there are newer and better options available.

And that's when stripping comes in. Stripping is like peeling the outer layer of the fiber cable to get to the important stuff inside - the actual fiber strands. It's like peeling a banana to get to the yummy fruit inside.

To strip fiber, a special tool called a fiber stripper is used. It's like a really cool and fancy pair of scissors. The fiber cable is placed in the stripper, and then the tool is squeezed gently to cut and strip off the outer layer.

Once the outer layer is removed, the fiber strands are exposed. These strands are very thin, almost like a hair, and are carefully handled because they are very delicate. They are what transmit the information we send and receive over the internet or phone lines.

So, in summary, stripping fiber is like peeling the outer layer of a banana to get to the sweet fruit inside. It's done to fix or change fiber cables so they can continue to transmit information accurately and efficiently.