Tool for coax/tv connection

raspberry · 31-01-2012, 13:41

Hi,
i was left a few connectors by the install guy when he fitted our tv box as i said i was going to have to extend the cable in the future.(only a few metres)
The future is now here!
Can any one point me in the right direction for the crimping tool to 'put' the plugs on the coax,a link with a photo would be brilliant!!!

Thanks.

Peter_ · 31-01-2012, 14:12

Buy the correct length ready made with a connector from Ebay as the tool will cost a damn sight more.

Click Me.

Sirius · 31-01-2012, 14:19

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Originally Posted by raspberry

Hi,
i was left a few connectors by the install guy when he fitted our tv box as i said i was going to have to extend the cable in the future.(only a few metres)
The future is now here!
Can any one point me in the right direction for the crimping tool to 'put' the plugs on the coax,a link with a photo would be brilliant!!!

Thanks.

The official tools are well over £50.00 a pop

Peter_ · 31-01-2012, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Sirius

The official tools are well over £50.00 a pop

I did not want to frighten him.

Sirius · 31-01-2012, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_

I did not want to frighten him.

Peter_ · 31-01-2012, 14:36

He could buy this one.

Better buying ready made from Ebay a lot cheaper.

raspberry · 31-01-2012, 15:52

Thanks Peter,i notice the smilie, i take it this is no good?
Are none of these tools from ebay,around £20ish any good?
I will use the tool again but as you say £50 is a bit steep.

Sirius · 31-01-2012, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Peter_

He could buy this one.

Better buying ready made from Ebay a lot cheaper.

Thats the old type tool

This is the one used now, It depends which type of connector has been left

raspberry · 31-01-2012, 16:19

Is that old type tool still available/any good for the odd connection?
The connectors the guy left were (here goes for a great description!) hexagonal for the stb connection--round black plastic bit--round metal were the coax goes in and gets 'squashed'.Told you it would be good!!!
Whilst on the subject,where can i get these decent connectors from?
Thanks all for your help so far.

Sirius · 31-01-2012, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by raspberry

Is that old type tool still available/any good for the odd connection?
The connectors the guy left were (here goes for a great description!) hexagonal for the stb connection--round black plastic bit--round metal were the coax goes in and gets 'squashed'.Told you it would be good!!!
Whilst on the subject,where can i get these decent connectors from?
Thanks all for your help so far.

You need the tool i just posted. Last time i needed to order one it was £58.99. Don't think you can buy those tools in the normal high street shops.

Don't know where you would get the connectors

Peter_ · 31-01-2012, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by raspberry

Thanks Peter,i notice the smilie, i take it this is no good?
Are none of these tools from ebay,around £20ish any good?
I will use the tool again but as you say £50 is a bit steep.

Click my link and buy a ready made cable of the required length with a male to male connector included, I did when I moved my set top box, it is cheaper and it does the job, most of those guys are probably ex engineers.

raspberry · 31-01-2012, 17:14

Thanks,think i will opt for the ready made cable.Apart from having to drill a slightly bigger hole in the wall to get the connector thru' and possibly trying to 'lose' a bit of slack,it has to be the cheaper option.
Thanks to everyone.