Cable connector tool

[gandydancer]

Can anyone recommend a F- connector tool for use when hooking up cable coax at the campground? I have trouble getting my fat fingers around the nut to properly tighten.I use slip-on connectors now but I think there is signal leakage with them. Thanks

[Tom_M1]

jkwilson wrote:
Don't think that is what you want. That releases the security sleeve you see on hotel cable connections.

On second thought, you are correct. It would work for crimped connectors but not for compression type, which is most common now.

[jkwilson]

Tom_M wrote:
Here's a tool that looks promising available on Amazon for $5.99:

Cable TV CATV Security Shield and Filter Removing Tool

Don't think that is what you want. That releases the security sleeve you see on hotel cable connections.

[Tom_M1]

Here's a tool that looks promising available on Amazon for $5.99:

Cable TV CATV Security Shield and Filter Removing Tool

[apr67]

I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/F-Connector-Installation-Removal-Tool/dp/B000G7ZGNI

[fj12ryder]

Wow, $22 for basically a screwdriver. I'll keep looking.

[houstonstroker]

You are correct I grabbed an image of a BNC removal tool. They look similar. Here is the Home Depot version.

Home Depot

[jkwilson]

A couple of options.

These stay on the cable


This is a small tool



Mediabridge and Amazon sell cables with a gripper on the connector which makes them much easier to use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN7NRXS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01DN7NRXS&pd_rd_w=6AT5A&pf_...

https://www.mediabridgeproducts.com/product/coaxial-digital-a-v-cable-cl2-rated-tri-shielded-f-pin-t...

I prefer the ones that stay on the cable so you don't have to hunt for a tool every time.

[Tom_M1]

houstonstroker wrote:
Lowes sells an F Connector removal tool.

Like this one online at Monoprice but shorter

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6510&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT24YYcgYpZt_Lnu8YWhJcYJdGZ...

The Monoprice one is for BNC connectors.



BNC Connector


Monnoprice BNC tool


It won't work for F connectors.

[mobeewan]

houstonstroker wrote:
Lowes sells an F Connector removal tool.

Like this one online at Monoprice but shorter

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6510&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT24YYcgYpZt_Lnu8YWhJcYJdGZ...

You beat me to it. I've got a short handled one somewhere but can't find it.

[RJsfishin]

gandydancer wrote:
Thanks everyone for the tips. I'm going to check out that tool at Home Depot.

Why not just get this one for 6 bucks off ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/F-Connector-Removal-Tool/321664907315?epid=1600364161&hash=item4ae4b8f833:g:rzYAAOSwpDdU2Omk:rk:30:pf:0

[gandydancer]

Thanks everyone for the tips. I'm going to check out that tool at Home Depot.

[RJsfishin]

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Just a reminder that the push-on connectors are great for cable. see my earlier post.

Care to elaborate on your reasoning a bit ?
I have always used push ons for satellite and never had a problem.
I sold and installed C-Band in the 80s, and used them where ever quick disconnects were wanted, never a problem. And that's all I have in my MH too, moving the receiver in and out.

[Bill_Satellite]

Just a reminder that the push-on connectors are great for cable. see my earlier post.

[houstonstroker]

Lowes sells an F Connector removal tool.

Like this one online at Monoprice but shorter

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6510&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT24YYcgYpZt_Lnu8YWhJcYJdGZ...