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How to Crimp Connectors for Cable, Over the air antenna or any satellite TV.
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A coaxial cable (coax) brings TV and internet signals into homes and other buildings. These cables need connectors on the end to hook up to appliances like TVs and transmit signal. If you have a coax cable without a connector, installing your own is a simple task. Strip the wire and expose its inner conductor. Then push a connector over it and crimp it in place. For tight spaces, use a right-angle connector to avoid bending the cable too much.
Determine whether you have an RG59 or RG6 cable. These are the 2 most common types of coax cables, and you probably have one or the other. The easiest way to tell is to look at the rubber housing of the cable. The type should be printed here.
The main difference between the cables is that RG6 is thicker and has more padding than RG59. This makes it more durable, and a more common choice for cable and internet wiring.
Get a connector that matches your cable type. The most common coax connector is F type. Find an F type connector at a hardware store and match it to your cable width. Get one for each cable you’re connecting.
There are also N type connectors, though these are much less common in home installations.
F type connectors still come in a variety of styles, including crimp and twist on. Speak to a store employee if you don’t know which option is best for you.
Cut through the rubber 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) from the end of the cable. Use either a wire stripping tool or a razor. Measure 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) from the end of the cable and cut around the outer rubber layer. Then pull it off to expose the mesh underneath.
Don’t cut all the way through the cable. Just cut the outer rubber covering. Cutting too deep will damage the connection.
If you use a razor to do this, be very careful. Don’t put your finger in the path of the blade and hold the cable tightly.
Peel the wire mesh down. This wire mesh is the second layer of the cable. Use your fingers or a pair of pliers and peel the mesh back. Fold it down over the rubber housing below the first cut you made.
A wire stripping tool could cut through this section and remove it, but be careful if you do this. Don’t cut deep enough to damage the conductor in the center of the cable.
Trim the dielectric plastic 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) from the end of the cable. The final layer of insulation for the cable is a white plastic housing around the main conductor. Use a wire stripper or razor and gently cut around the plastic 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) from the top. Then peel it away to expose the copper conductor underneath.[5]
The plastic may be foil-covered.
Be especially careful when removing the plastic covering. If you damage the conductor, your signal will be weaker.
Remove any pieces of wire mesh touching the conductor. If any part of the mesh touches the conductor, it interferes with the signal quality. This is called a stinger. Double check that the entire wire mesh is peeled back, and no parts touch the conductor.
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