What RG6 connectors do I need?
I have a roll of double insulated RG6 and a big supply of black connectors. I have a stripper similar to professional installers and the compression tool. My problem is that I can't get the connectors...
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mikestock wrote:
Back in the old days, I prepared the tips with a knife and peeled the shields back, before pushing the connector on. I used two pairs of pliers to compress the connectors. I have since acquired the stripper and compressing tools and after watching the pros I stopped peeling the braid back. That's when it became so difficult. I peeled the braid and foil shields back on the last couple I did and it was much easier. Don't know why this never dawned on me before. I always use a VOM to check my jumpers before using them.
You should be able to leave the foil next to the center in place, just pull back the weaved wire shield and things will work out..
Follow the PDF instructions I linked in one of my posts above, they are from a connector manufacturer and they should know the correct way..
Many "pro's" don't do it correctly, they are trying to cut corners anyway they can to get the job done quickly.. Might work OK but not done correctly..
And yes, I was taught by a Sat installer how to use a pocket knife to properly prep the end, often works better than the coax strippers and with practice can do it faster than trying to wrap that coax stripper around the wire..
Coax strippers sometimes are a hit or miss and you end up having to redo it several times.
