Pulling fiber through existing conduit - single mode vs multi mode for 10G now and 25G later?
I have an existing 1 inch conduit running between my house and a detached workshop, about 60 feet. Currently there is nothing in it. I want to run fiber to get reliable 10G between the two buildings now, with the possibility of going to 25G in a few years. I have been reading the debate between single mode and multi mode and I am still confused. I know multi mode is fine for this distance but some people say single mode is more future proof. The cost difference seems small for the cable itself but I am worried about pulling pre terminated fiber through the conduit without damaging the connectors. Should I pull a single mode cable with LC connectors or go with multi mode? Also how many strands should I pull? I only need one link but I know spare strands are good for redundancy. Any tips on pulling fiber without breaking it would also help.