Coax cable RG6 tutorial stripping and compression fittings

[pvalent58]

Does the compression tool improve the quality of the connection or is it purely to ensure the compression fitting doesn't slip off the cable ?

[Johnnysshop]

@pvalent58 It supposedly does. I have notice less signal noise with them.

[haddad4gbatemp]

What is the exact name and model of connector's you are using? Do you mind telling me please?

[Johnnysshop]

@haddad4gbatemp PPC EX6

[haddad4gbatemp]

@Johnnysshop

Would PPC EX6XL work too? Whats the diff

[Johnnysshop]

@haddad4gbatemp They should. I think the rubber surround is a little larger.

[yesitwas5]

what is the name of that blue tool

i would like to know

thanks

[Johnnysshop]

@yesitwas5 It's mader by Ideal. Multi-Strip Coax/UTP Cable Stripper

[yesitwas5]

what is the name of the 2 stage cutter

[Johnnysshop]

@yesitwas5 Made by Ideal. Multi-Strip Coax/UTP Cable Stripper

[yesitwas5]

do thay make a all in 1 item not haveing 5 tools to do the job

and if so what is the name of it ??

as you know thay make everthing

but getting a name for what you are looking for is the hard part

thanks

[Johnnysshop]

@yesitwas5 They may have one but really all you need is the compression tool and the blue one (Ideal Multi-Strip Coax/UTP Cable Stripper)

[scriptures4life]

What model are the PPC connectors you featured? / Where did you buy them? Also, your video was great just a bit quiet!

[Johnnysshop]

@scriptures4life I think they are EX6? I got them in bulk off of eBay. Thanks! Yeah, my old camera had an issue with the sound..

[littletoy01]

sorry posted on wrong site Sorry again

[littletoy01]

Thanks for the info sorry I didn't think of doing a search on google .

[littletoy01]

Thanks for all the help. I got my compression fittings on all of my cables . works great thanks again for your help.

[Johnnysshop]

@littletoy01 Thanks for watching!

[littletoy01]

thanks for great video I have the same tools that you have and didn't know how to use them I got them from my dad.. now I will do my cable.

[Johnnysshop]

@littletoy01 Thanks for watching! Let me know how it turns out.

[littletoy01]

Do you keep the foil on the cable or fold it back like the braid wire

[Johnnysshop]

@littletoy01 Keep it on

[jnoel121]

I just bought a Channellock Coax Cable Tool. I think it does the job of the ones you have there, but all in one tool. Still cost me over $30 though.

[Johnnysshop]

@jnoel121 Channellock makes quality tools for sure.

[ryudo333]

I have a question about compressing the connector. My father has tried to compress the end a RG-6. Every time he does, the wiring just falls right out. I've never messed with RG-6 cables before (only CAT 5E, lol) so I didn't know what to tell him. Would you know what might have happened?

[Johnnysshop]

@ryudo333 Hmm. It should be really tight, typically they take some pressure to install. Are you sure it's RG-6 and not another coax like 58 or something?

[ryudo333]

@ryudo333 Very sure it's RG-6. It says it on the wire itself, and I have taken classes that required me to know what certain wires are. Sadly, they never taught us anymore than that. :/ Could the compression tool be too short? We can't really afford to mess up one more time. Granted, even if we did, we are planning to replace the wire in the future. Just not anytime soon, so we're trying to buy time.

[Johnnysshop]

@ryudo333 Are you sure it's compressed all the way down? It is possible that the compression tool isn't fully locking the fitting. It should take a decent amount of force. What tool and fittings are you using?

[JuseJamez]

@ryudo333 im having the same issue. R6 and Im using this tool. I think we need a compression fitting!

[NOCNOTCAUGHT]

Well done. Thanks!

[Johnnysshop]

@NOCNOTCAUGHT Thanks!

[Excalibur741]

Great video. the details in your video make it over the top. I will save it to my list. I plan to make a custom made installation in my home. So, I might have to invest in the $30 stripper and the $70 compressor tools. Thanks for your help.

[Johnnysshop]

@Excalibur741 Thanks, I appreciate the positive feedback!

[otakujoe]

Crimp fittings are garbage! Compression fittings are where its at. Nice tutorial!

[Johnnysshop]

@otakujoe Thanks!

[justinmcguigan]

well done. thanks.

[Johnnysshop]

@justinmcguigan Thanks!

[TimsDJing]

Great video! I think I am going to take the regular crimp tool back to Lowe's and buy me the compression tool, the 2 stage stripper, and in the kit I looked at also comes with a crimping tool as well. All for 26.00! I work for Fastenal is why I get it so cheap! Thanks!

[Johnnysshop]

@TimsDJing Thanks! That's a great deal. Must be nice!

[1morenote]

Thank you, very informative video. Now that I know what I'm doing, I've got some supplies and tools I've got to go purchase. Great to know about this compression fitting and the various tools needed to do this project. Thank you for sharing!

[Johnnysshop]

@1morenote Thanks for watching!

[dhide14]

thanks for the vid

[Johnnysshop]

@dhide14 Thanks for watching!

[NoCoFire]

Johhnysshop,

Question: I recently installed an off the air antenna and purchased a compression tool kit.  I am using quad shield rg6. In the directions it shows that after making your strips in the coax to not only pull back the first layer of aluminum braiding but to also pull back the first layer of foil. Does this sound correct? I am not getting the performance that I expected. I will have a cable tester in a few days and am thinking that I made an error. Any help would be great. Thx

[Johnnysshop]

@NoCoFire You know, I've seen the same thing in the instructions and have tried it both ways. I usually keep the foil on and haven't had issues.

[avguy9]

I enjoyed your tutorial on compression f connectors. I like your blue coax stripper...can you tell me what brand and model number it is?....thanks

[Johnnysshop]

It's an Ideal part#45-603. I believe they sell them at Home Depot, Lowes, etc...

[slimon007]

thanks

[Johnnysshop]

Thanks for the comment!

[ils360]

awesome i have allwas whonting to know how to do this

[Johnnysshop]

Sweet, glad I could help!