compression tools

[ZetaMale]

Any recommendations for an RG-59 compression tool? I need a tool for the waterproof type of compression connectors - not for the type that slides a collar onto the main connection. If it were easy, I'd replace my RG-59 with RG-6.

 

[gpflepsen]

Amazon product ASIN B001TPKY8S
This is what I use. Haven't used it for RG-59, but have many RG-6 connections made. Quality tool.

 

[FTA4PA]

I use this one for RG-6 but like gpflepson have not tried it with RG-59. http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/cable-tools/compression-crimper-compact-f-connector
Got mine at Amazon.

 

[ZetaMale]

Unless the product info specifies exactly what types of compression connectors it'll work on I won't buy it. I have a Paladin Tools SealTite Pro but the only connector that it reliably installs are RG-6 connectors. I thought that it would do RCA for RG-6 and F-59 connectors but none of them clamp tightly around the cable. So far, I haven't found specs or tutorials on the tool that might explain why that is so. Regardless, I'm not buying any tools unless I can be certain that they will get the job done.

 

[harshness]

Many of these tools are adjustable (even some of the cheap ones) and as such, they can accommodate a wide range of connector brands, styles (F, RCA, BNC, etc.) and sizes.

This can be important as not all compression connectors have the same finished length.

 

[Lone Gunman]

Some info on this here. http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/ribbon-cable-rg6-compression-connector-problem.361186/

 

[danristheman]

I think casey sells it over at hypermegasat that's where I got my compression tool from for RG6 might be for RG59 to. He also has deal with a package kit I got that also.

http://hypermegasat.com/HL508Tool.jpg

 

[Larry1]

It is not just the tool, but what connectors it will compress. I have a Phillips (cheapie) tool that only works on some RG6 connectors, but not all. It also works on the RG59 I have had, but like I mentioned, it depends on the connector. My tool will not work on the shorter connectors. I had to make a spacer to get it to work on the shorter connectors. (I filed out a washer to make the shorter connectors fully compress)