TiVo Community Forum banner
Cancel

install supplies correct?

1014 Views 2 Replies 3 Participants Last post by  JimSpence, 
R
about ready to do the 150 ft trenching, but wanted to be sure i've got the correct supplies. we'll be laying 2 or 3 double lines encased in conduit. advice on a crimper & cutter are welcome. weblinks also welcome with your alternatives for any of this.

rg6 cable:

http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=ULPVRG6SCDUALWHT

compression f connectors:

http://www.solidsignal.tv/prod_display.asp?PROD=EX6XL

thanks all,
r
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 3 of 3 Posts
stevel
Well, the web page for the connectors says you must use a particular compression tool. The one I use I bought from Cyberguys, but they don't have it anymore. The one they do have I would not buy. For cutting I use an inexpensive "coaxial cutter" from RadioShack and I also use their RG6 stripping tool.

I also have a DataShark compression tool but don't like it - it engages only one edge of the compression ring. It might be ok if the ring is metal, as DataShark's are, but not for plastic.
Reply
Save
Like
JimSpence
rb5505, I see you took my advice to post here. :)

Anyway, I used the non Quad RG6 version of these compression fittings. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44578-12704-89-056&lpage=none
Lowe's didn't have a link for those. Another link.
http://www.wassco.com/idcoco.html
(cheaper at Lowe's)

The Ideal compression tool is inexpensive and works very well.
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_30-633.htm
or http://www.wassco.com/id30eccoto.html
(cheaper at Lowe's)

For stripping the cable I used this.
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_45578.htm?sid=05488214F8C1EB9B1F2914B49CD6D5ED
Except it was a lot cheaper at Lowe's.

I guess if you have a Lowe's nearby, check these out.

And, I don't have stock in Lowe's. :D
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 3 of 3 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
TiVo Community Forum
A forum community dedicated to TiVo digital video recorder owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about programming, streaming, content, schedules, home theaters, displays, models, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Now Playing - TV Show Talk TiVo Coffee House - TiVo Discussion TiVo Series3 HDTV DVRs TiVo Help Center TiVo Roamio DVRs
Top