Method of conveying an optical fibre member and an apparatus for use therein.

摘要

A method is provided of conveying an optical fibre member (1) along a tubular passageway (2). Slack is formed in the fibre at the upstream end of the passageway (2) and air or other fluid is caused to flow along the passageway in the intended direction of travel of the fibre member (1). The fibre member is sufficiently flexible to permit the slack to propagate down the fibre member. Preferably, the fibre member comprises a single optical fibre surrounded by a buffering layer.