What Tools To Get?

Clareman

Sorry if this isn't the right place but I couldn't think of another and a lot of folks here have their own setups done.

I want to be able to make my own satellite cables (both twist and "normal" TV connectors) and want to get the crimp tool as well as the connectors * cable, ideally I'd like to get a Radionics part number http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/

Thanks in advance all

tapfit2004

Clareman wrote: »

Sorry if this isn't the right place but I couldn't think of another and a lot of folks here have their own setups done.

I want to be able to make my own satellite cables (both twist and "normal" TV connectors) and want to get the crimp tool as well as the connectors * cable, ideally I'd like to get a Radionics part number http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/

Thanks in advance all

http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/p/miscellaneous/2550074970/

you'd probably get it much cheaper on ebay, from 6 euro up on there.

Clareman

Thanks for that, how about the connectors to go with it?

SalteeDog

Satellite connectors are 'F connectors' and can be twisted on easily. (You don't need to use the compression ones).

'Normal' coax connectors can also be assembled by hand. (although I prefer F-connectors with a coaxial to f-connector adaptor).

Check out TV trade http://www.tvtrade.ie/tv-connectors.html

Peter Rhea

The twist-on connectors require weather proofing, in the form of self-amalgamating tape.

There are also compression (as opposed to crimp) fittings. These are supposedly easier to fit than the crimp type & don't need the extra weatherproofing of the twist type. You do need a fitting tool however.

Google is your friend, maybe start here: http://www.satcure.com/tech/fconn.htm

banie01

Just to second what Salteedog says.
No need for crimping/compression tools for coax at all.
Easily done by hand, and with some amalgamating tape and silicon grease everything becomes extremely weather tight.

Also as an aside Clareman, I have a load of screw on type F connectors laying around if you need some.
As far as I recall you are fairly close by to me so if you want to drop me a PM and take some to get yourself started feel free.

Clareman

Thanks Banie, I'm in Ennis, a friend of my is an electrician and is getting the stuff for me, he gets the stuff if I tell him what to get

Ronnie Raygun

Peter Rhea wrote: »

There are also compression (as opposed to crimp) fittings. These are supposedly easier to fit than the crimp type & don't need the extra weatherproofing of the twist type. You do need a fitting tool however.

Don't forget the self-install type. No special tools needed, although extra waterproofing is recommended.

Clareman

That looks spot on