How to fit a crimp connector for Modem

[themelon]

I wonder if anyone can help. I have made a bit of a cock of my ntl set up because I accidently screwed a screw into the coax wire from the front of the house. I have enough spare to cut some away and replace the connector which I have done with a screw on type as apparently these are easier.

Anyway the TV does work not but every now and then the picture judders, im presuming this is due to the screw on connector I have used.

Basically I would be interested to know how to fit one of the crimp connectors like ntl use? If this would be easy enough to get right.

Steps and possibly pictures of how too would be a help from any people in the know about these things. I crimp RJ45s on a daily basis but have always used screw on connectors in my dealings with Coax obviously this is not good enough for cable.

Cheers

[papa smurf]

connector used by ex ntl is put on with special tool ,the one you have fitted should be ok ,set top box probably needs a reeboot to stop juddering ,swith power off for a couple of minuets

[altis]

Try this:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/altisuk/temp/sns.pdf

...but you'll need the right tool - and they're not cheap!

[themelon]

Thanks, I have tried rebooting STB to no avail, tried adjust where the braid is and adjusting the size of core no luck. May just be cheaper to call VM! what sort of cost are the correct tools.

[Nedkelly]

The tool we use for the F connector is about £40 from Mills :tu:

[themelon]

How much is a call out charge for Virgin these days?

Could you post a link to the tool, cheers.

[handyman]

It might be possible to crimp it on using a set of pump pliers.

[Nedkelly]

Heres the link http://www.millsltd.com/productDetail.cfm?partNo=C00-4004
A call out is free but if you have caused the fault it will be £25

[jaym812]

here i read ur post and thook these pics of how to put a fitting the right way

i hope it help
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/2.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/3.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/4.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/5.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/6.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/7.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/8.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/9.jpg

[themelon]

Heres the link http://www.millsltd.com/productDetail.cfm?partNo=C00-4004
A call out is free but if you have caused the fault it will be £25

:D I think the screw may have been my fault! So it would most likely be £25 will see how I get on with crimping!

---------- Post added at 08:17 ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 ----------

Thanks very much for all your help it is much appreciated. The pictures will be most useful, I have kindly been offered the loan of the proper tool so will give it a shot. Will practice on a old bit of cable first.

[RS100]

The are not crimps they are snap and seal connectors most people use ppc or thomas & betts snap and seal connector they can be brought cheap from ebay usa,

All cable companys and pro satellite engineers (not sky installers they use the cheap screw on ones) use them i have used them for years on satellite,



:D I think the screw may have been my fault! So it would most likely be £25 will see how I get on with crimping!

---------- Post added at 08:17 ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 ----------

Thanks very much for all your help it is much appreciated. The pictures will be most useful, I have kindly been offered the loan of the proper tool so will give it a shot. Will practice on a old bit of cable first.

[Toto]

jaym812

A fantastic set of pictures, well done. :clap:

[themelon]

Thanks to the kindly sent equipment, instructions and connectors, along with the excellent pictures I now have my TV Up and running again properley with no jumping picture. The snap and seal connectors give a 100% better quality connection than the screw on ones. I am surprised how much of a difference it makes no wonder my Sky Signal was always so poor.

Thanks to all those who helped.

[RS100]

Snap and seals are the sh*t i have used them for year screw on f-con's are a waste of time,


Thanks to the kindly sent equipment, instructions and connectors, along with the excellent pictures I now have my TV Up and running again properley with no jumping picture. The snap and seal connectors give a 100% better quality connection than the screw on ones. I am surprised how much of a difference it makes no wonder my Sky Signal was always so poor.

Thanks to all those who helped.