Electricians typically charge between $100 and $150 per hour for this specialized work, with the pigtailing process taking approximately 10 to 20 minutes per device. The total expenditure for pigtailing aluminum wiring is a composite of labor, materials, and other administrative fees, with a wide range depending on the home's size and complexity. For a typical mid-sized home, the total project cost often falls within a range of $800 to $2,000 for a smaller. I usually bill T&M, but it works out to about $175-250 for setup/teardown per site and $4-7 per fiber for prep in a new tray in an existing case and splicing depending on if it's flooded or dry cable. Add another $50-75 to prep a new case endspan or $100-150 for a new case midspan with overcut on. The cost of splicing fiber optic cables can vary significantly based on several factors, including the type of splice, the equipment used, the location of the job, and the expertise required. Mechanical splicing uses a precision alignment sleeve filled with index-matching gel to hold two. This paper compares two different methods of field termination for multimode fiber: fusion spliced pigtails and pre-polished connectors. Each method has its inherent advantages and disadvantages. This paper will study the performance, material cost, tooling cost and installed cost of each method.