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**Chris** · 08-12-2010, 17:11

Regarding the VM coaxial cable - don't waste your money on RG6, f-plugs and a crimper. Satellite-grade coax with moulded f-plugs on either end will do the trick nicely and will save you the time and expense of crimping yourself.

However, to reiterate Rob's warning, be careful if you are doing DIY on your VM cabling. It is possible to mess the service up by changing your cable length, using substandard cable or not attaching the f-plugs correctly.

08-12-2010, 17:11	#9
Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,295	Re: Future-proofing cables which are under the floor... what should I add? Regarding the VM coaxial cable - don't waste your money on RG6, f-plugs and a crimper. Satellite-grade coax with moulded f-plugs on either end will do the trick nicely and will save you the time and expense of crimping yourself. However, to reiterate Rob's warning, be careful if you are doing DIY on your VM cabling. It is possible to mess the service up by changing your cable length, using substandard cable or not attaching the f-plugs correctly.