COAX F-CONNECTOR - INSTALLATION

This video shows how to install an "F Connector" on an RG-6 Coax Cable using minimal tools. Even with minimal tools, this is a breeze! This video shows how to install the "Compression Connector". Even though you can use a screw-on connection without special tools, I recommend the compression method due to it's excellent connectivity. After all, buying the tool is still way less cheaper than hiring this job out!.....and you'll have the tool forever!

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

Simple, no fuss guide. Many thanks.

[@PhilCrockett]

So glad this helped you out! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@outbackeddie]

Great close up photography. It really made a difference in quality and the ability to understand the whole process.

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, outbackeddie!

[@parsifal3142]

Thank you very much. Just done my DIY chores today!

[@PhilCrockett]

perfect!

[@SquallSf]

I have 0 experience but had to change a connector in my parents' house. So I followed the guide and it worked perfectly, thank you!!! BTW I had only an utility knife.

[@PhilCrockett]

LOVE IT! Thanks for the great feedback! You are the audience that I was trying to cater to when I made this.

[@MichaelMaardt]

excellent audio and video quality, thank U

[@PhilCrockett]

You are welcome!

[@peterbell9683]

perhaps the best instruction set I've yet to see. In fact it will be because I'll look no further!

[@PhilCrockett]

thanks!

[@shaunazar]

Thanks Phil, good video tutorial.

[@PhilCrockett]

Very welcome. Thanks for watching. I hope you like my other ones too.

[@MaribelAgudelo]

90% of comments WHYS DIDNT YOU USE CABLE STRIPPER 😂 He’s trying to help thousands of people who are doing this ONE time and for the FIRST time.

[@PhilCrockett]

AMEN! THANK YOU!

[@saadmll3301]

Thank you you re really professional

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, Saad!

[@captnevilstomper118]

thanks for the video, good sir!

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad I can help you out!

[@barryplant2895]

Expertly explained in every detail. One problem ( not yours ) is that many people have all the tools except the final compression tool. Is it possible to carefully use pliers to crimp?

[@PhilCrockett]

unfortunately, that compression tool is a must-have. However, you could buy non-compression connectors, they just aren't as good.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

Just a note: I am in the cable industry, and this is all spot on, except one part. When you seat the connector on the cable, you want the white core seated flush with the connector-in the video yours was a little sucked out (yes, that is the proper term). Suck out can cause intermittent issues. Cheers!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for the tips for everyone. I will say, that I sometimes have a very difficult time seating the connector. It's like the cable is too thick, or the connector is too small. Some of these are a real booger to get on.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

@@PhilCrockett I know in the winter when working with cable outdoors a truck we use sometimes is to heat the cable with a lighter or torch just enough to make it pliable. The connector seats like a charm, and the signal isn't effected. 😉

[@PhilCrockett]

SEE! THAT'S WHY I LOVE COMMENTS!!! Thanks, Chris! You just taught me something instead of trolling!!!! Thanks for the great tip! I'm putting a lighter in my networking tool kit thanks to you!!! THANKS!

[@cariebb7763]

@@TheCHRISCaPWN Do you heat it up before doing anything to it? While it’s still an intact cable? Or do you prep it, isolate the center conductor, and then warm it up immediately before trying to get the insulator flush with the F connector? Thanks so much for this tip

[@ulrichkessler9328]

Chris- which connector would you use the Short or Long F-Connector, i have been researching for weeks and nobody seems to know even when I called Belden Vendor that makes PPC. They said there is no difference only the length, OK?? There are F-Compression tools made just for short F-Connectors and other for Long, like PPC EX6XL model. The difference is 18mm vs 21mm which is 3mm difference. Not really much if we want to save space in the outlet.

[@mijalic1]

Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

[@PhilCrockett]

You are welcome, my friend! Hope you like my channel!

[@dasadisaitarunesh1839]

Super fitting rg6 connectors

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes they are

[@paulcarter2907]

Hi Phil..Paul in UK here..I notice you didn't remove the foil insulation from the white inner core insulation..this foil will now be in contact with the metal tube within the F connector..I can't see why it is necessary as the fine braid will be in contact with the inner tube also, which is the point, but the 2 are touching each other along the entire cable length..your comments please..[I feel leaving it on can only enhance the connection]

[@PhilCrockett]

The only part that needs to be free from ground is the central wire.

[@anuragkarki1450]

Thank you brother

[@PhilCrockett]

You’re welcome, Anurag!

[@Blueoptimus12]

Hi, are F connector and similar others only one time use?

[@PhilCrockett]

I've never reused one before. I imagine the ones you crimp should be one time use, but the screw-on styles may be multiple use if disassembled properly. but like I said..... I'm never reused one to really know.

[@mohmmad990999]

شكرا لك استفدت من هذا الفيديو مع اني لا اعرف اللغة الإنجليزية

[@PhilCrockett]

مسرور لك الفيديو الخاص بي. انا لا اعرف العربية.

[@aikimike]

Nice, only problem I see is that the diaelectric, which is the white plastic, is not flush with the f-connector whole when it was crimped

[@PhilCrockett]

I would have swore that the dielectric was flush when I crimped it. I'll have to watch my video again.

[@LXXNEYBEATS]

Yeah that the only thing i saw too, i see you got the home depot crimpers, why didnt you just get the home depot strippers too, would have made this alot easier

[@jimpaulsjimpauls1216]

The Setup hi

[@PrinssiFO]

Are these reusable like the screw on type? When the cable gets corroded you want to snip off the corroded part and reuse the connector.

[@PhilCrockett]

not reusable.

[@aloisiosantosfrc288]

Dear Phil, I'm an old retired and practical electronics for hobby. I am in Brazil and struggling to find a schematic for booster repeater, dual band cell phone signal amplifier, 1850 MHz and 2100 MHz. You know where to find this schematic to build a device like this? Best Regards

[@PhilCrockett]

Aloisio Santos frc I have no idea. In fact, I don't even know what u just said. However, if I were you, I would first exhaust the Internet, and electronic forums / resources, and if that didn't help, I would find a technical school that taught such things and find a resource there. Good luck my friend!

[@AnilYadav1990]

What if I don't do last step Can I do it in any manual way?

[@PhilCrockett]

there are some connectors you can purchase that are "thread on" connectors. They aren't as secure, but they most likely work or they wouldn't be selling so many of them. Hope this helps.

[@messierthirtyone]

Hi, if you take a look at 2:20, you will see all those thin wires, is it safe to just cut them down with a scissor? Some of them were sticking out of my F-connector, would it be ok to just cut them?

[@PhilCrockett]

+messierthirtyone yes! cut them down. thanks for the question.

[@messierthirtyone]

I removed them entirely with a pair of scissors. I saw another video here saying those should be folded around the plastic portion over the thick copper wire in the center, in order to provide screening. Was a bit confused. Also, since I don't have a compression tool, would it be ok to just strengthen with pliers? 

[@PhilCrockett]

+messierthirtyone OHHHHH! now I understand what you're asking! I'm so sorry. YES...you need to keep them folded around the plastic! I thought you had them sticking out of the connector once you installed it. sooo sorry....hope I didn't mess you up. Just simply recut and do a new one. Here's a tip: if you don't have a crimping tool, you can buy the type of connector that screws on, or the type that crimps on with crimping pliers.

[@hassanahmed-mr3gz]

messierthirtyone sXe

[@ALLDISHVIDEOALLDISHVIDEO]

GOOD VIDEO👍

[@PhilCrockett]

thanks!!

[@PhG1961]

Excellent video. Well done ! Very detailed and comprehensive ! One of the best videos I've seen so far. Btw, what video editing software do you use ?

[@PhilCrockett]

Philip Gevaert On PC's I use the following:1) Memories on TV (software by code jam.com) - this is the easiest and most used basic software. (you can get by with just this software 99% of the time.) 2) Sony Movie Studio Platinum - I use this for more advance editing like cutting, slow-mo, Fast-mo....etc.... On Mac I use the following: 1) iMovie - (it's awesome for most editing, but is horrible for free-texting) 2) Mac's picture editing software that comes with the Mac's iPhoto. I have to free-text on a pic in this, and then transfer it to iMovie if I want a text slide. or just use the "titles" option in iMovie to text, which is very limited, and doesn't allow me to drop the text anywhere I want. A HUGE flaw with iMovie software. Hope this helps!

[@PhG1961]

Thnxs for your quick reply. I've been experimenting with iMovie and Final Cut Pro but was a little disappointed. I'll have a look at Sony's software. Greetz, Philip

[@falooo7]

Hi mate , i have four bedroom house and decided to put tv in each room. do i have to wire a socket to each tv or is there is a wireless solution to this kind of house system ? thank you

[@PhilCrockett]

+Faleh alarabi I'm not "up-to-date" on wireless antenna technology. I find most people have their personal preferences such as antenna, cable, satellite, and wifi. I gave up satellite and cable due to the inflated prices. I found that my family didn't watch enough TV to justify the cost. When we got rid of the high priced cable/satellite, we found that we didn't miss it. Now, I prefer antenna for the local stations, and a "Smart TV" for Netflix and internet TV / apps. I love free TV! and low cost netflix! So I would not be the best person to give you advice on advanced wireless TV technology. Thanks for the question. I hope you find your answer!

[@falooo7]

So i can connect these tvs to the house wifi and watch channels through Internet?

[@PhilCrockett]

+Faleh alarabi smart TVs are like giant iPads, except for the fact that u can hook to an antenna, cable, or statellite if u wanted. If u choose not to hook up, then you will have access only to the same things you would get on the Internet . To get local channels, I have to have an antenna, because I can't get them on the Internet . Hope this makes sense.

[@shoppersplace]

If you pull on it, will it come off like the crap blue plastic ones? if not, where do i get these? thanks

[@PhilCrockett]

it will not come off. This is compressed on. I bought mine at Lowes.

[@legatracks2128]

Thank you

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome

[@arunvellanchery8828]

thanks phil

[@PhilCrockett]

You are welcome my friend, Arun!

[@izri1]

What if you loose some of the braiding wires? The braiding is supposed to be important for the eventual connection quality.

[@PhilCrockett]

+izri1 Try to keep as much as you can. However, if you lose some, it won't matter much. Thanks for your feedback!

[@aubreysmallwood5504]

Phil Crockett

[@bakiprinc]

Very nice video but I have 1 amateur question. What exactly is happening with the connector\inside the connector when you compress it. I just don't see anything happening...

[@PhilCrockett]

I may not understand the question, but I think this might answer it. You're creating a ground by making contact with the fine wires.

[@bakiprinc]

@@PhilCrockett we do leave aluminium foil? We don't remove it?

[@PhilCrockett]

As long as the foil isn't touching the core conductor, then you're fine

[@MaribelAgudelo]

Install the aluminum foil is a shield from electromagnetic interference that might affect signal quality inside center conductor. Simply said: foil good

[@JorgeGarcia-ls7de]

excellent video, thanks

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad this helped you out!

[@cado59150]

excellent

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad you like!

[@glaura1581]

maybe elecbee connectors as well as other connectors. i think it's really helpful for me and i will recommend this video to my friends.thanks!

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad it helped! I've been thinking about making a new video only using professional tools. Thank you so much for commenting and sharing my video. I hope you find my other videos on my channel just as useful.

[@glaura1581]

@@PhilCrockett thank you so much, maybe i will watch more videos that your recorded.

[@SukhdevTaneja]

nice video,

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks!

[@tessareynolds674]

Can someone please tell me what you plug a f connector into? I have one ready and waiting but I don’t know what I plug it into🤦🏼‍♀️

[@PhilCrockett]

male end of a cable connection

[@asem501]

شكرا لك

[@PhilCrockett]

على الرحب والسعة يا صديقي

[@OldHarryRocks]

Thanks though! :-)

[@PhilCrockett]

+Harry Rose You're welcome!

[@purnadika]

so, what is the name of that compression tool?

[@PhilCrockett]

F Connector Compression Tool

[@ale_svxd6854]

Amigo una consulta: Que tanto puedo dañar en el sistema de la compañía, si poncho el cable con la señal activa?

[@PhilCrockett]

Ningún daño en absoluto

[@ranjuhomemadeart6727]

Thanks for sharing 👌🏻

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for visiting!

[@fourftr]

Adding a ferrule to add two feet of cable will that effect my signal strength

[@PhilCrockett]

There's only one way to find out........ let me know.

[@JakerzTheWise]

You receive higher insertion loss the longer a cable is and how many connections are made. But this connector isn't what you want to use for getting a "good" signal, nor would you use basic tools or the barebones stripping process shown in the video. In short, yes; however it's already an inefficient connector that you're probably not using for anything high end enough for it to matter.

[@amazing2030]

Good

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks, Chris

[@Honghong-wv6lt]

sangat membantu good

[@PhilCrockett]

Saya senang Anda menyukai video saya. terima kasih telah berkomentar.

[@MsStanleyr]

G,Day, Is it possible for coax cable to be affected by E.M.F. I have my cable running next an energised light circuit. It's connected to a digital radio and I'm have some problems. Grateful for any feed back.

[@PhilCrockett]

+Robert Sanders I don't have the answer for you, but hopefully by posting this, someone may help.

[@hassanahmed-mr3gz]

Robert Sanders so excited

[@javedansari3933]

Yes there is electromagnetic interfence between both the wires and it will effect ur radio signal

[@javedansari3933]

Yes signal cable would always be far away from power cables i;e electricity cables

[@xro5841]

@1:25 you tell us how to Cut the cable carefully, but @ 0:53 You have a Cable Striper. Why didn't you use the First Striper?

[@PhilCrockett]

Most people don't have this tool. This video is for the common Man.

[@fitzroymystro4322]

If dat is not on it will it still work

[@PhilCrockett]

never tried that. The hard part would be making good contact with the outside mesh wires.

[@fitzroymystro4322]

Ok tanks

[@cooldawg2009]

Where dis it get crimped at?

[@PhilCrockett]

On the medial end

[@cooldawg2009]

+Phil Crockett okay I saw. If physically scrunched the metal onto itself. That's crazy

[@dasadisaitarunesh1839]

What is the cost of rg6 connectors

[@PhilCrockett]

about a dollar each. I buy the 10 pack at Lowes for $10

[@user-kj7ue1vw9d]

شرح جميل لكن الرجاء ترجمته الى اللغه العربيه واشكرا جزيلا🤗

[@PhilCrockett]

غير متأكد من كيفية ترجمة الفيديو إلى العربية.

[@brandonguarino7207]

The "my husband is an electrician" starter kit.

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes indeed, Brandon! My goal was to cater to common folks who don’t have any tools. Unfortunately, I had to show the crimper......it really is the best method...... So there’s no way around that. Thanks for watching my video, and thanks for the comment!

[@texbell68]

I do this for a living, sorry to tell you but the white wire cover must go in all the way flush not just seat with the bottom like your picture shows.

[@PhilCrockett]

Ya..... bad choice of pictures. didn't realize on this one, until I published the video. At least I explained the process. I wish I was allowed to manipulate the pics..... but once published, it's done.

[@alsaher1566]

في السعودية ماعندنا مثل هذا

[@PhilCrockett]

ما الذي لا يعجبك؟

[@IwCk]

@@PhilCrockett I just wanted to translate that this guy said that they do not have the last tool you used in this video in Saudi Arabia.

[@reuseful2839]

Okay but how do I detach the F connector again???

[@PhilCrockett]

You don't. You just cut at the site where they commune

[@reuseful2839]

@@PhilCrockett Well, I did anyways, just with violence

[@javiera.8230]

The cable should be RG6 as the connector

[@PhilCrockett]

lol

[@21boxhead]

i think there is ONE tool that can do all of that at once

[@PhilCrockett]

I try to show the minimum amount of tools. I figure that anyone that had all the tools probably weren't searching for how to do this.

[@gabrielM1111]

Peel the foil. Might get a short. Foil gets too close to the center wire after stripping the dialectic.

[@PhilCrockett]

thanks for the tip

[@gabrielM1111]

@@PhilCrockett your welcome. Its really more of an issue if using it for radio transmission because of arching with high power

[@gabrielM1111]

@@PhilCrockett so you know what the compression actually does?does it sinch only the jacket or shield also? After few weeks of use Ive had issues with some braid strands getting loose and touching center.

[@swiftswamp4599]

You would have a much more perfect prep and have a faster time of putting the fittings on if you just went out and spend the $10 on a prep tool.

[@PhilCrockett]

I actually have the professional equipment, however, I made this video for the vast majority of people who don't have those tools. Thanks for the suggested tip though.

[@austinartist0608]

By the time I drive around to buy specialty tools I'd have called a pro to fix it

[@PhilCrockett]

that's definitely as option. ....but you'll never have tools if you keep relying on others. Just a tip, my friend.

[@austinartist0608]

Only a fool doesn't listen to suggestions

[@justnoted2995]

You really don't need all those tools. What you need is the screw-on type F-connector, a box cutter knife and pliers to cut and strip the cable /wires... and some common sense

[@PhilCrockett]

That's another way to do it. It's not as secure, but it works. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@LoggyWD]

Hwite plastic core...

[@PhilCrockett]

Hwhy u maik phun. me sew smought

[@konorokingdom]

hoowite

[@PhilCrockett]

hhhhhwwut?

[@dennisd4225]

Do NOT use a utility knife, you almost always damage your cable or shielding. Buy a cheap coax stripper, they dont cost much. Also, there are F Crimp connectors. Also professional, and a little cheaper. Also requires a crimping tool.

[@PhilCrockett]

Good tip for those who can a afford to buy the tools.

[@dennisd4225]

Because you don't have $1.37 to spend??? (ebay item no. 172227228014 , free shipping!)

[@PhilCrockett]

What a deal! Thanks for the tip!

[@samlong7274]

Phil Crockett

[@ltdees2362]

...dude...ditch the knife the two wire strippers and the freaking ruler...along with the compression tool all you need is a $6 buck coax cable stripper...simplify your life 😝

[@PhilCrockett]

ha! This video is intended for those who don't have a lot of tools. If you're going to do a lot of these, then yes, buy the tools. I have all the tools, and I love them! I love them so much, I want to take my shirt off and roll in them!

[@tiffany8222]

​@@PhilCrockett 👍🏻😅

[@robbindominicus8163]

Never touch the wire with your fingers ;-)

[@PhilCrockett]

ok

[@tiffany8222]

​​@@PhilCrockettsome of these comments!! 😅 You handle them well, I'm dying laughing! Thanks so much for the video it helped in my project! 😊🎉

[@user-qs2mm4vf5v]

Сэр, судя по чулку , кабель у вас хреновенький

[@PhilCrockett]

Кажется, это хороший кабель для меня. Он много лет работает.

[@matthewmeeuwen6938]

You should be using a coax prep tool a blade is not ideal

[@PhilCrockett]

HA! I get that a lot. You have to understand the point of this video. I'm trying to help people do this with the least amount of tools and cost (read the description of the video). Most people who have those tools won't be looking up this video. Thanks for the input though.

[@matthewmeeuwen6938]

Phil Crockett. You can easily buy this tool at home depot so try again.

[@PhilCrockett]

I bought mine at Lowes. I love it. Great tool and very easy to use. It's definitely worth buying if you plan on installing a lot of connectors over the years. If only installing one or two, then save your money and use a blade.

[@imderder7486]

Can you imagine yourself doing this as technician for like 20 times a day while working? Why not use cable stripper instead?

[@PhilCrockett]

Cable strippers are awesome! I have a pair. This video is for the common person that doesn't have those tools. Professionals that do this for a living wouldn't be looking this video up.

[@imderder7486]

that's what i thought! i use one everyday. it sure makes life much easier. thank you for your videos!

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes, my friend! The tools of the trade are pretty awesome.

[@bobherron8977]

please dont take this the wrong way but this is exactly how not to put a connector on. do not use knives or wire strippers and the white must be flush with the connector. call a professional.

[@PhilCrockett]

I take no offense to your suggestion. In fact... I encourage any kind of tip. I will say that I've been using this technique for years without any issues. I've never had a bad connection or any other problems. The only reason I use this technique, is because the manufacturer's instructions on the package showed this method. I have never strayed from the product's instructions and diagram, I assume they wouldn't mislead their customers, especially since the methods works perfectly every time. Thanks for the input though, I really do respect your opinion.

[@dcd7400]

to be fair before i got a couple of pocket wire strippers (one for RG6 and one for RG11) this is exactly the kind of thing i did. i can tell you if you too, as long as there is NO metal touching the center conductor then there is virtually no difference. like zero. it may look ugly or unprofessional, but if it works then it works. that said if you really want to get things done right then one of those little pocket cutters will probably run you like less than $10. which i mean if you have already spent money on cable and ends then why not drop a little extra for the proper cutter right?

[@SharpAndCunning]

Call a professional? Why so they can write a bill for $80 for putting an end on a connector. No thanks.

[@dcd7400]

@John C - LoL your comment reminds me of the last time I called my ISP. the problem is never my stuff and always their end. whether its signal or physical network issues its always them. anyway, the tech got to my house and checked everything. by the time he left all he did was install a splitter to "pad" the signal. i was like "this is stupid. i could of done this myself." especially since they billed me for the call. so thats what i did after he left. i am not calling them again. i uninstalled the splitter the guy just installed inside and went outside to uninstall the 3way there too. then i put in a 2-way Tap outside. 2 ports go to the TVs and the passthrough goes to the modem. then I installed a couple of inline attenuators on the modem cable to tune the signal down to acceptable levels. no issues at all since i reworked things. though i am thinking about replacing coax some time as it is pretty old. serious, if you want things done right though do it yourself.

[@HCkev]

@@dcd7400 if it was so simple, then why did you call the tech? Ah, because you had no idea that you needed to do that, and you don't have the meter either to check the signals, and you also don't know what specs you should be getting. The solution might have been simple in that case, but finding the solution is another story. Moreover, the tech provided a splitter that is within specs for the network. Otherwise, you would've probably bought a splitter from the hardware store that would introduce lot of noise and interference and made things worse. Cable guys fixes know-it-all's DIY stuff all the time. And I can guarantee they would cut that connector in the video to make a new one.

[@lgarla23]

Not so simple 7 years later we have tools for stripping that doesnt require a box cutter

[@PhilCrockett]

indeed. I have those tools, however, this video was meant for the 'common person' that doesn't have the tools. I figure, if someone did have those tools, they probably aren't watching videos on how to do this.

[@tiffany8222]

​@@PhilCrockett Phil there's so much box cutter hate in this world! 😢😂

[@OldHarryRocks]

Could have washed your hands!

[@PhilCrockett]

+Harry Rose I went a pedicure instead. Priorities!

[@marksteele1977]

It's WHITE, pronouncing the W, not HWHITE. Thanks for the video.

[@PhilCrockett]

indeed. .... my generation had Phonics in school. White is wHite... .NOT...... wite....... like your Gen..... LOL! wite or wrong..... I'm just say'n! hehehehehehehehe

[@xincarceratedx]

HH-WHite

[@PhilCrockett]

HH-thanks. HHHwolf!