Common Cable Coaxial Installing Error
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Common Cable Coaxial Installing Error
Installing coaxial cable advice: The most common cable coaxial installing error happens when you install coaxial cable connector. Crimp-on connectors, the preferred standard cable connectors for coaxial cable installation, are for stranded (twisted) coaxial cable.
Examine the cable connectors closely and you will see a row of “teeth” on the underside of the exposed connector pins. These teeth pierce the cable insulation to make electrical contact with the copper wire. Using a crimp-on connector designed for a solid cable on a stranded cable, and vice versa, causes an unreliable connection. If you have terminated the cable connection incorrectly, the connector will become separated from the cable. Uninstall the connectors from the cable ends and reinstall the crimp-on connector on another coaxial cable, stranded or solid depending on which type of connector you have.
It's important to use the correct tools for coaxial cable installation. One recommended tool is the Thomas & Betts Snap ‘n Seal ® Tool that creates a more secure bond between the cable connectors and the cable. Thomas & Betts also manufactures a Snap ‘n Seal ® male connector that protects drops from harsh environments such as cable connections in winter climates.
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