Is it safe to assume RG6 cable strippers and cable connectors are going to be compatible?

Posted by miamicuse on November 19, 2005, 5:19 pm

I am planning to get a RG6 cable stripper and compression tool. Looking at
Ebay there are some good deals but I am wondering if it is possible for the
stripper and compression tool to be incompatible?
For example: If I get this compression tool:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5829879589&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&rd=1
and this stripper:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Coax-Cable-Stripping-Cutting-Tool-For-CATV-Directv-RG6_W0QQitemZ5830037596QQcategoryZ32840QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
as long as they are used for RG6, they should be compatible - right? or no?
Thanks in advance,

Posted by RBM on November 19, 2005, 5:38 pm

They don't need to be compatible with each other, just the coax
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Posted by Duane Bozarth on November 19, 2005, 10:04 pm

RBM wrote:
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You need to make sure you have the proper connector for the _particular_
cable and the crimping tool for the connector. "RG6" isn't a sufficient
description of the cable to spec connectors with.

Posted by gilchrist-electric on November 19, 2005, 10:37 pm

I have learned that there isn't a universal compression tool out there.
Your connector needs to fit your compression tool.
We are eBay powersellers and we sell 2 different coax kits. The first
one is a 3 in 1 compression tool + coax stripper + 25 - RG-6
Compression F Connectors.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5830314216
The second kit is a 3 blade coax cable stripper, hex type F connector
crimper and 50 - F connectors
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5822283357
We have sold ton of these kits on eBay and everyone just loves them. Be
sure to check our feedback to see how satisfied our customers have
been. Both of these kits are in stock and available for immediate
shipment upon receipt of payment.
Please feel free to email us with questions about any of our products
or services.

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