Coax TV Cable stripping connector install - Compression and Threaded

[JoshKrueger-fsyn]

Really appreciate the fact that you showed options on how to do it at home w/o specially designed tools. I have one cable in my house that needs repairing so this was very helpful.

[shazam]

Tools required for this are: Razor blade, band-aid, antiseptic.

[rathalostitanXII]

So I actually do this for a living and I would highly recommend to buy the proper tools for this. The reason for this, is because of the complexity of information that goes through these cables now a days, a simple score of the center conductor, or even having a center conductor too long or too short, can cause issues. By the way, the foam part is called a dielectric. 😑

[natenottke]

Thanks for the detailed instructions and clear video. I followed these instructions to install a RG6 faceplate for about $10. Verizon wanted $150 for the appointment.

[Gquestman]

Thank you for in depth up close video.I bought cheap connectors in kit like you use and struggled to compress them to stay on. This video helped show exactly what to do.

[rosebrown]

Thank you so much! I nearly had to pay a technician to come and help me with this, but your tutorial was so easy. I really appreciate it!

[bretts]

I bought a kit with strippers, crimping tool and good connectors and I had to use it when mowers hit wires Dish did not bury deep enough or for my own use running wires to TVs. For what I spent on those junk screw in connectors that come off, I could of paid for the professional kit years ago, and saved myself the time and aggravation of the cheap connectors falling off. Put tools and connectors in a nice zip canvass bag and hang in garage or place after every use. Your picture will be better and savings alone on screw in connectors and trying to cut wire to exact length will more than offset the cost of the kit. Just don’t let anyone borrow it or when you need it, I found they have it hanging on their garage wall thinking I forget. Hate folks that borrow stuff and have to call to get it back or they bring stuff back dirty or broken. They ruined it for other folks that wanted to borrow stuff.

[schulz]

FYI. The center conductor on rg-6 cable is copper-clad steel. Buy using a razor blade you are most likely severing the copper, thus losing most of your outer band. Kline Tools makes the best coax stripper I have ever used and it costs $11 at Home Depot.

[irishguy]

I was given two of these by someone but looking back the connector was already crimped from the shop and I couldn't understand how to put the cable in and got pissed off and bought a few screw in type connectors. Now I understand, Thank you.

[rudetoy]

Glad that I found this channel! One off installation and precautions are what I need. Not able to buy RG6 compression and crimper kit as we live very remote area, so this is the most useful instructional video thus far!

[samirkazah]

Thanks man, I had to cut the connector off one end of the cable so I can pull it through a hole in the wall and reattach it, this helped a lot

[andriahunter--thewomenshoc]

This video answered all of my questions!  My main problem was that I wasn't pushing the fitting far enough onto the cable. Thank you.

[ktkyt]

Thanks. Moved my cable myself. These instructions are great. Bought the tools at home depot to make it easier.

[qartoossjee]

I found this very helpful because it was what I was looking for because I got the tool and push on connectors but neither had instructions on how the cable should be cut and prepared to use with these.

[aharonwsmith]

great DIY video! perfect for someone who doesn't want to buy the expensive tools and it shows how to do this. thank you!!! You are so

[lusa]

OOOH!!! and here i am squeezing the conectors with universal pliers...😂

[Simmons]

You need to be really careful when running the razor around the center conductor because all the signal travels on the outside of it. If you scratch it or cut into it you could get intermittent issues and repeat trouble calls.

[pattrell]

If you don't have a razor blade, you can also use some kind of knife(kitchen or pocket). I have done that for years going back to the analog only days decades ago when they had the rectangular brown, wrap around the TV screw cables(used to be popularized by the large outdoor antennas) and on the cylindrical black or white cables that you buy in stores with the pin tip.

[borthewolf]

First cut the core free. The outer sleeve will protect and keep the braid in place while you are cutting. It gives a much cleaner cut. Then make your second cut to expose the braid and foil. Never cut all the way, scratch the vinyl partially so the knife does not touch the core (first cut) or the braid (second cut). Then pull the vinyl or foam, it will tear along the scratch you made.  

Much better is to use tools designed for the job. These tools guarantee a good cut without damage to the core/braid and they cut at exactly the right spot. Why not spend a few dollars for the right tools?. They are cheap compared to what you spend on your TV equipment.  

[lacowie]

Hey dude I just did that thanks to your no tool tutorial. Cheers!