comcast tech tool question

[Boo Boo]

what is the crimper and stripper tool comcast techs use?

looking to find one online so the job can be easy

 

[se7en]

Probably any of them would be fine why would they use a specific one?

 

[TridenT]

Which...? Are they making ethernet cables or coax?

 

[Boo Boo]

its coax, and they have a tool that does it fast and clean. not like the shitty tools you buy at radio shack

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: Boo Boo
its coax, and they have a tool that does it fast and clean. not like the shitty tools you buy at radio shack

Most of their "techs" are contractors, they use whatever is cheap and effective.

 

[OUCaptain]

I use one of these. Works great but a bit pricey for jobs around the house. HD or Lowes have a compression tool made by Ideal that might be better for home use although I can't vouch for it's quality.

 

[Kaervak]

It's a compression "crimper." Much much better than the traditional hex crimper nonsense. I got mine from eBay, Zenith brand with 20 Thomas & Betts compression connectors for $25 shipped. Well worth the price, compression connectors are so much faster and cleaner. The cable stripper I got from another auction, don't remember the price, but I think it was around $5-6 shipped.

Here's the guy I got mine from: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/KTE-Inc__W0QQ_armrsZ1 The auctions don't look like they include a cable stripper, but you can pick one up cheap at harbor freight.

 

[Squisher]

I got a kit off ebay also from:

This guy

I think fusetalk is borking my link.

http://*****.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360105038887

 

[boomerang]

I've bought three strippers and I'm still looking for a good one.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

the best (for a reasonable price) i've used

http://www.cableprep.com/cpt.htm

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: Boo Boo
its coax, and they have a tool that does it fast and clean. not like the shitty tools you buy at radio shack

Then go buy a real one and stop buying shit at radio shack.

 

[Praetor]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
the best (for a reasonable price) i've used

http://www.cableprep.com/cpt.htm

That's the prep tool our techs are issued in the field. Still have mine.

 

[Godsend1]

This is what I use.

 

[imported_Mike]

I just bought a stripper and crimper from monoprice so hopefully they will work well.