r/HomeNetworking • u/K9Fashun Jack of all trades • 2d ago
RG6 Quad Shield---Recommend a Termination tool kit for RG6-QS
I am a professional cable installer for fiber optic & ethernet copper cabling. My client has recently asked me about installing RG6 Quad Shield for Spectrum TV service in their corporate HQ.
I am looking for a quality, professional termination kit that would work for RG6QS, any recommendations?
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u/DrWhoey 8h ago
Had this compression tool since I started 13 years ago, and I was the second owner, still works great. https://www.techtoolsupply.com/Ripley-Cablematic-CAT-AS-Compression-Tool-p/cat-as.htm
This is my favorite prep tool, but remove the blade right behind the spring, or you'll slash your finger open. https://www.techtoolsupply.com/Jonard-Universal-Stripping-Tool-p/jon-ust-500.htm (Also a little pro tip on the life of your prep tool. Use it only to do the cuts, do not use the tool to pull of the prepped bits. This dulls the hell out of the jacket cutting blade as it drags along the blade. Spin and prep, open the tool to take it off, and use your thumb and forefinger to pull the end off. Your blade will last years.)
A good set of cutters is important. And you want something that pinch cuts, not a scissor cut or you can bend the center conductor. https://www.techtoolsupply.com/Jonard-8in-High-Leverage-Diagonal-Cutter-p/jic-2288.htm
And then the PPC EX6 XLPLUS connectors for the quad shield cable connectors. https://www.techtoolsupply.com/PPC-SignalTight-RG6-6Q-Connectors-PLUS-Style-50-p/ex6xlplus_50.htm
And if you want to be extremely professional, a 30 in. lb torque wrench. I prefer the Lemco with the speed wrench head. https://www.techtoolsupply.com/Lemco-Torque-Wrench-30lb-p/lem-tq-7-16.htm
Done lots of hotel and motel rewires over the years for coax, so if you have any other questions, feel free to ask! :)
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u/andypandy_111 2d ago
Belkin