Topband: RG6 connectors and installation

[Ed Stallman]

Okay I have the correct parts and instillation of the connectors all 
worked out thanks to the direct email I received . Now waiting on parts 
to arrive .

Thanks all , Ed N5DG


On 10/28/2018 12:06 PM, Ed Stallman wrote:
> 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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