Installing Coax Cable Connector Ends

Mark the ends of the cables with colored electrical tape for the outlet location.

Installing coax cable connector ends.

I suggest that when purchasing coaxial cable end connectors buy a few extra. A coaxial cable used to bring electronic signals to a television or other electronic device terminates in an f connector. Fish the cables from the openings into the distribution box in pairs of coaxial and cat 5e. These cables need connectors on the end to hook up to appliances like tvs and transmit signal.

Installing figure 1 on the left a type n crimp connector for lmr 400 coax cable and on the right a type n crimp connector for the thinner lmr 240 coax cable. Wrench turn the nut an extra quarter turn to snug up the connection. As with end coaxial cable connectors the threaded coaxial cable connectors on wall jacks computers and tvs must provide a solid path for the signal. Run the fish tape down into the outlet stud cavity through a 3 4 in.

There are several ways these f connectors can be attached to coaxial cable. If you have a coax cable without a connector installing your own is a simple task. The rg6 cable is a 75 ohm cable with f type connectors. Installing coaxial cable end fittings is not very difficult.

Hole drilled through the plates from the attic then tape both of the marked cable ends to the fish tape. Professional installers use a coaxial cable stripper which strips all three layers of the cable at once. Rg6 cables with f type connectors. Instead using a 7 16 in.

It may take a little practice but it is a simple process once you get the hang of it. The handle is anti skid allowing you to grip it without sliding even when your hands are sweaty. Strip the wire and expose its inner conductor. The two l shaped wires at the bottom are homemade stripping gauges made by inserting a piece of wire into the con nector body and bending it where it stops.

It is easy to use for a couple of reasons. A coaxial cable coax brings tv and internet signals into homes and other buildings.