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screw on F connectors

  • 24-03-2011 5:51pm
    #1
    paulcdub85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87 ✭✭


    Hi i read on one of the posts last week a list of bad practices of satellite installers. one was using scew on F connectors. I myself have only done a couple for friends and family. Are compression type F connectors the standard for pro installs?


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  • #2
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,341 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Yes they are but theres really nothing wrong with a screw type once its put on correctly and is weather proofed.

    paulcdub85 wrote: »
    . Are compression type F connectors the standard for pro installs?

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  • #3
    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    The main problem with screw-on connectors is that people choose the wrong size for the cable. There are even some suppliers that insist "one size fits all". Not true. A plug designed for RG6 (aluminium foil) will be way too tight for WF100 cable.


  • #4
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Most shops sell the skinny hole for the RG59, that doesn't fit even RG6.


  • #5
    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    Very true, Watty. So you have a choice of removing the outer sheath and having a loose fit or of having it so tight that the cable is crushed. Neither is desirable if you want to pass all frequencies. :-|


  • #6
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    The inner doesn't fit the inner hole either.


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  • #7
    montgolfiere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭montgolfiere


    I use Screw on Connectors (correctly Waterproofed) but always carry plenty of each of the 4 sizes i have found!! so can always make a tight fit!!
    The Skyman


  • #8
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    There is nothing wrong with using F connectors when the right ones are used, and it also depends on the manufacturer of them. Some are useless as they break easily.

    I dont use Snap on connectors as they are two expensive as I used them in Chorus for years I have seen them fail more times than anything so they are not worth the price...


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