Anyone have any suggestions on how to install compression connectors on flooded RG6 quad shield coax with PE jacket? I'm using Belden Snap-N-Seal RG6QS compression connectors but they're nearly imp
There are different SNS F connectors. The SNS connectors will have different sleeve colors depending on application. http://www.tnb.com/pubint/docs/snapnseal.pdf I use the red sleeve connectors on fl
Hi Tony, "Slip on" isn't really the right word... If an F connector slips onto RG-6 very easily its probably the wrong connector. On the other hand, sometimes its very difficult to insert quad shield
Tony..... I use the same connector but not flooded coax. I use the QS coax from Lowes and after removing the outer braid and foil....the connector goes on nicely. But.....your flooded cable o/d could
I forgot to include the part number of the red sleeve connectors - SNS1P6U 73 NA4M -. .- .- -- Phil Duff na4m[at]suddenlink.net _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.co
You need to use a two-level strip. Ideally, use a proper coax stripper (the kind that spins around the cable with little razor blades inside). You want about 1/4" of braid exposed past the outer jack
The correct connector seems to be a SNS-1P6QS with violet sleeve. What is the part number or color of the connector you have?? All you should have to do, besides normal stripping prep, is fold the ou
Thanks to all for the many helpful comments and suggestions. I think I'm using the wrong compression connectors for the job. The connectors I'm using are Belden Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6U (Red color ring),
My variation on this is a ViseGrip on the connector that I twist back and forth onto the cable until I see the foam even with the shell. Then I use the tool to push the ring into the connector. 73, J
It's been many years since I was involved in cable and MATV, but I'm pretty sure the connector you have is for a .150 inch nominal center insulation OD and the cable you have is around .180. That mea