questions about installing thomas & betts snap n seal f connectors
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What I'm wondering is how to strip the cable correctly. I'm using
quad shielded rg6 cable. The actual compression of the tip onto the
cable seems pretty easy.
Anyway, I would appreciate any tips. The best guide I've seen so far
is here: http://www.hometech.com/learn/coaxterm.html#rg6q but it's
not for these type of connectors.
My main question is regarding the shielding. I understand I should
remove one layer of foil and two layers of metal braid, but I'm
unclear as to how to handle what's left.
1) Does the metal foil surrounding the white dielectric go inside of
the center "tube" along with the dielectric or should it "crumple" up
near the bottom of the "tube"? go outside of the tube?
2) Do I need to leave any of the braid "out" of the cable folded back
along the plastic casing for any reason?
3) Does the inner "tube" get forced down into the shielding area?
Maybe what I'm asking here is if the sheilding area actually carries
any signal... or is the center wire the only carrier? Is it important
to have a good connection to the shielding braid or foil?
Any talk or answers would be very appreciated as I'm a bit confused.
I want to make sure I do this right the first time.
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>Just got my paladin tool and t&b snap n seal connectors in today.
>
>What I'm wondering is how to strip the cable correctly. I'm using
>quad shielded rg6 cable. The actual compression of the tip onto the
>cable seems pretty easy.
>
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While I normally don't recommend Radio Shack for anything that has to
do with the cable TV signal itself, the coax stripper they sell is
excellent for what you are trying to accomplish. You'll need only to
strip the coax with it and slide the connector on without worry as to
the proper dimensions. It makes them automatically. Just make sure
you bring the center white foam up flush with the inner base of the
connector.
Trek on down to your local RS and buy one. I believe it's part #
278-246. (at least those are the numbers on the side of mine.) It's
grey and has a large circular ring for inserting your finger and
turning. IIRC, cost is about $15.00.
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amanager for Radio Shack, and do not recall that stripper EVER going on
sale.
Incidentally, I am now a technician with my local cable company, and I can
tell you that a good number of my fellow techs use that Radio Shack stripper
instead of the one they were issued. It's that good.
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>The actual price for that item is $11.99, plus your local tax. I was a
>amanager for Radio Shack, and do not recall that stripper EVER going on
>sale.
Last one i got was on sale beleive it or not at TechAmerica, which is
basically a cross between Radio Shack and Wal-Mart. :) $5.00 Not bad.
Its normally $10 there though.
>Incidentally, I am now a technician with my local cable company, and I can
>tell you that a good number of my fellow techs use that Radio Shack stripper
>instead of the one they were issued. It's that good.
That stripper is the ONLY ONLY ONLY thing id ever get, have ever
gotten and would ever reccommend anyone ever buy cable related at
Radio Shack. Ive been using it for 4+ years.
It is an excellent stripper. The only thing it doesnt do is RG-11 or
core .875 :)
It also fits perfectly in one of the small rectangular pouches on my
toolbelt.