Klein Tools VDV002-818 Coax Cable Tester / Cable Installation Kit, Cable Stripper, Crimper, Coax Explorer 2, and 6 F Compression Connectors
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However, the tester can be used with BNC connectors, if an adapter is used. These are just for F connectors not BNC connectors, but the cutter can be used on RG6 and RG59 cable. It is my hope that this will be of assistance to
It was a problem with various sizes of connectors and generic ones from the home depot After buying a container of klein connectors because what came with the kit wasn't enough, I bought more from the store. The klein f connectors work perfectly with this cable
In short, yes.
Selected User Reviews For Klein Tools VDV002-818 Coax Cable Tester / Cable Installation Kit, Cable Stripper, Crimper, Coax Explorer 2, and 6 F Compression Connectors
As listed and shown in photos, the product is not as described. As you receive the "Coax 2" tester shown in the images, your kit and the tester shown in the product images may differ. Instead, you get a smaller, different version that does not work properly, has a sealed battery that cannot be changed, and is limited. As far as the cable stripper is concerned, it does not come with a cable cutter to ensure that the ends are properly snipped. This product is also made of plastic and is very I couldn't believe it when I heard it Connectors are unique to Klein and are not available elsewhere. It was told to me by Klein that you can only use Those who connect. While the connectors are good and the box is fine, you have to pay a steep price when there are cheaper options I have yet to come across a connector that matches this one. There's nothing wrong with the tool, they just don't use it. It was disappointing to find out the listing was false and that the product was unreliable.
In fact, I tried to use the crimpers with PPC Belden EX6PLUS compression fittings, and they didn't fit. I was unable to finish the job on my own because the crimpers are not adjustable and do not have enough throw. To fix the gap, I made a bushing/sleeve from a part I had on hand. The cable tester is not equipped with a barrel connector and only has one remote. What you say makes no sense to me. Considering I'm a newbie and have no idea what I'm doing, I bought this kit with all the tools together. As a result, I believe I am the right kind of person to buy My mistake was not knowing that a barrel connector would be required. As it was, I already had one, or else the tester wouldn't have worked. more than one remote is likely to be needed for people with larger jobs or who know what they're doing. I don't receive an impression Klein has a target audience In both the direct burial dual shield as well as the outdoor quad shield, the strippers worked fine As my cable guy showed me the crimper he uses, it looked way more versatile. If I were to do it again, I would buy the cable tester (perhaps it's sold with other remotes as well as a barrel connector) and stripper separately.
Whenever I moved into my house, I had to deal with cable problems. In the upstairs room, the TV signal pixelated and the TEe would flake out. When I called the cable company, they came out and fixed it Several splitters were done, but no real effect was seen. Over this time period, I had the same kinds of problems with two different cable companies. So I bought one of these kits and a spool of cable, some bi-directional cables, and some instructions A directional splitter and rerouter Every piece of furniture in the house I could was strung. The newer type of cable (RG6 Quad shield) and this kit were used. After replacing my old connectors and cables with this one, I realized how bad my old connectors and cables were. I had no problems installing the connectors and am unsure why others did not have the same experience, but I had no problem using them. After watching a couple of videos about quad Shield (pretty easy), I came up with a few ideas for how to use it. I listened to my instructions and everything worked fine after I finished. There is even extra cable hanging in some spots where I may require I would like to remind you Because there were only two places in which I could not replace the old-style This kit wasn't necessary to install the new connectors, but I did. Despite the recent change, the tee cable is still effective. Also, the remote should be able to interact with the TV (some kind of two-way communication down the cable, not only at the TV)
Thus, why 4 The reason for this is that I had to figure out how to store it all together after I finished using it, along with the instructions. There were many times when I wish that it had come with a zip lock I had to create something on my own because there was nothing to choose from. This is the confession I have to make for the last time The tester was never used by me, so I can't let you know if it worked well or not, but I am guessing you would be able to use it.
There is no doubt that Klein is a worthy name in the industry, and the quality is excellent. Unlike its cheap "toys," this kit's coax connectors look like lug nuts, so you'll notice the difference between them and the ones the cable installer used! I took about three minutes to do the first end, and about 30 seconds for each end after that. However, I never figured out how to use the tester, but it wasn't necessary anyway. The pros are The brand name, easy to use, and high quality of the product at a very reasonable price. Could have been better if the directions were better.
Everything is included in the box. My RGF's have been replaced with this one so I just used it to replace all the old RGF's There was 59 cable in my house with RG-59 ends We have added splitters for MoCa 6 and MoCa 9. I only needed 10 connectors, which is what I got with the kit. There is no better solution than compression connectors. With this crimping tool you'll be able to easily secure your cord. With this stripping tool, the cable is ready in no time and could not Testing one cable can be accomplished with the tester, or testing a whole run of cables and splitters can be performed with the load End of sentence. You can select between green, amber, or red lights to indicate "Good", "Open", and There are only two things to know Since it does not have a battery that can be replaced, it must be discarded. DONG) to connect the load to the I still wasn't enough to lift a star with those two things.
The tester in the photo isn't the one in the picture. There is a lot of performance and reliability in this stripper and compressor. The tester is not yet in use, but it looks like it will work because I need to figure out what loose cables in the mechanical room go where since the previous owner did not Right out of the box, the cable stripper worked flawlessly on RG6. It's simply a matter of the correct way to hold it (finger hole up) and the proper way to rotate it I find the compression tool to work as it should, and it is far easier to use This one loses a star because the tester is not what is shown in the picture. It's a small test tube you can't open. As soon as it is dead, it is My hope is that it works perfectly when I try it out.