Wiring RG6 coax - Honda Pilot

jsevlie · 06-01-2005, 01:25 PM

Trying to finish up my home wiring and have been having difficulty with the RG6 coax compression connectors. I borrowed the tools (stripper and compression tool) to do it from a friend, but couldn't quite get the hang of it. Anyone know of any good books or online resources that I could check out with instructions on how to do different wiring jobs?

N_Jay · 06-01-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by jsevlie
Trying to finish up my home wiring and have been having difficulty with the RG6 coax compression connectors. I borrowed the tools (stripper and compression tool) to do it from a friend, but couldn't quite get the hang of it. Anyone know of any good books or online resources that I could check out with instructions on how to do different wiring jobs?

What is happening, or what is not happening?

jdeanski · 06-01-2005, 05:16 PM

I bought one of those stripping tool once and found it worthless. I use my trusty old pocket knife, read the directions on how much to strip off, use "twist in " connectors and use a crimping tool.

xGS · 06-01-2005, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by jsevlie
Trying to finish up my home wiring and have been having difficulty with the RG6 coax compression connectors. I borrowed the tools (stripper and compression tool) to do it from a friend, but couldn't quite get the hang of it. Anyone know of any good books or online resources that I could check out with instructions on how to do different wiring jobs?

Are you folding the braided shield back over the outer jacket before you install and crimp the connector?

[http://www.interstateelectronics.com.../coaxterm.html]

jsevlie · 06-03-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by jdeanski
I bought one of those stripping tool once and found it worthless. I use my trusty old pocket knife, read the directions on how much to strip off, use "twist in " connectors and use a crimping tool.

Well, that works well enough until you have 40 ends to strip... The pocket knife gets old.

I found a little stripper tool at Radio Shack that will work great. Going to give the connectors another shot tomorrow. I think I was stripping too much of the outer black plastic away (I made the mistake of not researching the method online and trusting the overly-simple advice of a friend).

Thanks everyone.

john802 · 06-03-2005, 10:30 AM

I've used SNS compression tool w/ great success when I rewired my house(A/V set-up).

jsevlie · 06-04-2005, 08:20 PM

Well I finally got everything all wired up. I found a video on the web where a guy showed exactly how to strip and connect the RG6 compression connectors. Once I watched that and tried it myself... piece of cake. The compression connectors are *nice*.

devin1955 · 06-10-2005, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by jsevlie
Well I finally got everything all wired up. I found a video on the web where a guy showed exactly how to strip and connect the RG6 compression connectors. Once I watched that and tried it myself... piece of cake. The compression connectors are *nice*.

Any chance you still have a URL for that video? I'd be interested in taking a look.

06-01-2005, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
jsevlie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 196 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wiring RG6 coax Trying to finish up my home wiring and have been having difficulty with the RG6 coax compression connectors. I borrowed the tools (stripper and compression tool) to do it from a friend, but couldn't quite get the hang of it. Anyone know of any good books or online resources that I could check out with instructions on how to do different wiring jobs?

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jdeanski Drill Here, Drill Now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,839 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought one of those stripping tool once and found it worthless. I use my trusty old pocket knife, read the directions on how much to strip off, use "twist in " connectors and use a crimping tool. __________________ 2004 Starlight Silver, OEM Self installed accessories: Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch with Wiring Harness, Auto Dim Mirror, Cargo Tray, Chrome Exhaust Tips. Non OEM self installed: PIAA Extreme White Headlight Bulbs, USA Spec 6 Disc OEM type Changer, Polk db 65 speakers in front and rear doors, K&N Filter, Hardwired Valentine V1, Redline Water Wetter, Weathertech License Plate Frame, In Channel Weatherflectors, Audiovox Express, Catch-All Premium Mats, Michelin Cross Terrain's, Real Rosewood Dash Kit from Sherwood, Fullsize Spare, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, T-Rex Billet Grill, Mobil 1 0w20 Oil, TYC clear taillights, garmin nuvi 660 1984 Jeep CJ7 2004 Pontiac Vibe

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06-04-2005, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
jsevlie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 196 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I finally got everything all wired up. I found a video on the web where a guy showed exactly how to strip and connect the RG6 compression connectors. Once I watched that and tried it myself... piece of cake. The compression connectors are nice.

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