Argh! My eyes!

By on January 25, 2021   /   rogues gallery   /   Leave a comment

I see a lot of server cabinets and I see a lot of badly thrown together server cabinets but this one is bad on so many levels.

Firstly, the patch panel is in upside down and right at the bottom of the cabinet. It’s only just accessible. We can only think that it’s so low down so you can’t see it and it’s a tangled web of wires.

Although not a sin the wiring is all different colours and different lengths and when I opened the cabinet door they all fell out.

 

There is a shelf in there as well it’s just underneath everything and needs fixing in.

Our client has asked us to tidy this up next time we’re there so watch this space.

Mikki

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Horror Story

By on January 22, 2021   /   rogues gallery  

When confronted by this one, the engineer was actually too scared to put his hand in for fear of creating more faults!

Solid drawn BT cable is notorious for snapping very easily, the slightest movement could cause chaos.

Strong drink required before tackling this!! 😊

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Another Barry “The Bloodhound” Kimber Investigation

By on January 2, 2021   /   Blog   /   Leave a comment

Several people including other companies, had tried to identify the fault on this intercom system. On investigation, it was clear that there was a lack of power and the main problem was locating the PSU. Many hours were spent searching for the missing device, then Barry took up the challenge. Image 1 shows the perfectly innocent entry panel and the second image shows the panel removed to reveal the backbox. Nothing obvious so far then.

Having exhausted all other possibilities, Barry decided to remove the backbox, revealing a fairly noxious array of broken twigs, obviously an old nest, along with a significant quantity of bird poo!

Once cleaned up, the missing power supply was revealed and it was indeed, faulty.

Once a new unit was installed, in a much more engineer-friendly location, the system became fully functional and of course, future maintenance will not be so challenging.

All was now well and happy residents. The Bloodhound strikes again!!

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