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Topband: RG6 connectors and installation

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Subject: Topband: RG6 connectors and installation
From: Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:06:26 -0500
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I'm going to replace all F connectors on my Gel coated CommScope Flooded RG6 coax. This is on my YCCC RX 9 Circle .  and is a intermittent problem ,  I have a few questions in hope to do them correctly this time .

I see the big box store sell a double O Ring Connector . Do these look like a reliable connector ?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-F-Compression-Connector-RG6-for-Above-Ground-Outdoor-Use-50-Pack-VDV812-624/203579038?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD27E%7C27-9_HOME_ELECTRONICS%7CNA%7CPLA%7c71700000034238993%7c58700003946879311%7c92700032387804670&gclid=CjwKCAjwvNXeBRAjEiwAjqYhFoLv1z0hE5ah55DV3VCxOj7V0erdcuOH4UxmC1zfmr9PJ6VILbK01hoCo7cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have the 1/4 1/4 coax stripper and a good Klein crimper and have watched YouTube showing how to fit the connector to the Coax . Look to me like their simply pushing them to the right depth and crimping. Is the more to it then that ?

After stripping with the 1/4 1/4 stripper , Should I remove the sticky Gel from the braid of the  flooded RG6 before applying the connector ? If so what do you use to remove the Gel ?  I didn't do this last time , my be my problem ?

All RG6 is under ground in 3/4" PVC with weather heads , the coax could be replaced if needed. I tested for open or shorts all tested good with VOM

Thanks Ed N5DG



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