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How to Install a Coax Cable F Connector with Common Tools

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ChrisFix

ChrisFix

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@nihhamilton5
@nihhamilton5 4 жыл бұрын
Who knew Chris fix was also a cable guy
@Windows-dc7ti
@Windows-dc7ti 3 жыл бұрын
instead of Larry The Cable Guy its ChrisFix the cable guy lol
@CarsOfPennsylvania
@CarsOfPennsylvania 3 жыл бұрын
that's what I'm saying 😂
@dg8676
@dg8676 3 жыл бұрын
If his last name is fix I’m pretty sure he knows how to do it all
@percycain9483
@percycain9483 3 жыл бұрын
@@Windows-dc7ti oò00t00
@deangelolevi3854
@deangelolevi3854 3 жыл бұрын
Instablaster.
@pippensculps
@pippensculps 5 жыл бұрын
Damn dude, I didn't even realize I was watching one of your videos. I was like, why do I suddenly want to wax my windshield
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
Haha
@techsooz9801
@techsooz9801 5 жыл бұрын
Haha i bet you didnt know that chris has a video about how to install ipad screen protector too😂😂✋
@kosmossee4596
@kosmossee4596 4 жыл бұрын
@@techsooz9801 lol😂he tech mechanic and car mechanic lol. Dude still don't show his face lol he the Batman of fixing cars
@sanele7951
@sanele7951 3 жыл бұрын
Me too , I only knew Chrisfix from car repairs. Proud of this guy has been a revelation to diy-ers out there.
@1365felix
@1365felix 3 жыл бұрын
@@techsooz9801 vbbb mo
@bellequinn7085
@bellequinn7085 9 жыл бұрын
Im a diyer and grandmom with no time to waste .... I look for videos that make my projects easier with the simple tools I have, especially those that seem difficult. Thanks to you (and in hardly any time) I just shortened my cable that was all rolled up and on the floor behind my TV. Now it is nice and neat! Thanks Chrisfix
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Belle Quinn Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful! Cant beat fixing stuff yourself!
@DA-qr8tb
@DA-qr8tb 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping maintenance techs employed. A 5 min video gives them 2 to 3 hours of work hours finding you house and disconnecting your drop for trashing a node with noise.
@LindsayDunia
@LindsayDunia 5 жыл бұрын
These are what gives us OSP MT techs the call at 2AM for the entire node being down cause SNRs are trash.
@user-bf1zc6xx2i
@user-bf1zc6xx2i 4 жыл бұрын
@@LindsayDunia y
@duhonkjvbaptist2022
@duhonkjvbaptist2022 3 жыл бұрын
No doubt full of noise.
@BMXmirkymirk
@BMXmirkymirk 3 жыл бұрын
Comcast charges $100 to put this connector on. I’m doing it myself.
@RyanPoehls
@RyanPoehls 2 жыл бұрын
@@BMXmirkymirk no cable provider uses those trash connectors. Those are designed for over the are antenna connections.
@JoseAndrade-ic7er
@JoseAndrade-ic7er 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, chrisfix does everything. From coax cable to blinker fluid. Lol. I never would've thought that I would find a how to video about coax cable by chrisfix, but as soon as I saw it, i didnt even bother watching the other coax videos. Thanks man.
@CatalogK9
@CatalogK9 3 жыл бұрын
THIS exactly!
@powerking25
@powerking25 6 жыл бұрын
Damn all these years of following you for car stuff and today I was doing some cable work for my kids bedroom and found this gem of a video you really have helped me in different ways Chris cheers!
@apex3d595
@apex3d595 8 жыл бұрын
As always, your videos are some of the best instructional material on the web. I've fixed/maintained/repaired so much of my stuff because of your videos and I have learned a ton throughout the process. They are always clear, well put together and what I like most is that you really break it down without it being presented as if your audience is a bunch of newborns lol. Plus you always show that the process can be done by anyone and without specialty tools most of the time. Thank you.
@danamajor-king1858
@danamajor-king1858 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, Chris, for making this video. I'm a single grandmother. I don't have anyone to help around the house. ( and i'm not complaining about that ) so I'm always looking for ways to fix things myself. this one helps me to finally be able to move my TV out of that darn corner. lol keep them coming. I NEED THEM !! Great job by the way. and Thanks again,
@teresasmith2271
@teresasmith2271 7 жыл бұрын
I needed to make a temporary extension line for my over-the-air tv; this was easy and required no special tools. Thank you for the well-explained video.
@Miss-Mia8
@Miss-Mia8 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Cox Internet Communications was about to charge me $100 to have a technician come to my house to set up my internet. Yet, all I had to do was pull the wire from the wall and do exactly what you showed on this video and voila my internet is up and running.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@Taikausko
@Taikausko Ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! I've been following your content many years and learned how to fix my cars myself. I also live yout fishing videos and i would love to see more of those. Now My mother wants this coaxial cable to be shortened and this video helped me alot! Thanks again Chris!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix Ай бұрын
Did you see @ChrisFished: www.youtube.com/@chrisfished
@Taikausko
@Taikausko Ай бұрын
@@chrisfix Yep, im subscribed already, love the content 🥰
@barbarawallace6893
@barbarawallace6893 7 жыл бұрын
I followed your instructions and now my connection is better than it was. Before I mistakenly knocked off the old one my reception was iffy, now I am getting more stations. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.
@paulblack9931
@paulblack9931 Жыл бұрын
Thanks the instructional video. No electrician needed 👍
@isaacleatherman4048
@isaacleatherman4048 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your old videos, it shows how far you have come. Good job
@just.do.something
@just.do.something 5 жыл бұрын
So I'm doing a small renovation in my home, you know, DIY. I cut a cable cord in my way bc I thought it was just an old line and bam, I cut the internet out. My wife was pissed as she wants to watch her Netflix and my kids were pissed. And i just reconnected the cut wire thanks to ur vid!!! Dude, ur the man!!!
@sharonlaughingwater7809
@sharonlaughingwater7809 3 ай бұрын
So easy to understand you make it easy to understand because you keep it simple and not a lot of listening to more than you ever need to know . Thank looking forward to getting your help again soon
@planesintheayr
@planesintheayr Жыл бұрын
Didn't think I would need a chrisfix vid for anything else except cars but here I am haha
@LCounselor
@LCounselor 3 жыл бұрын
great, Chris. Step by step that even a mechanically-impaired senior can follow!
@ironicstatement
@ironicstatement 4 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a car with hardwood floors before!
@companionsytoriginal873
@companionsytoriginal873 4 жыл бұрын
How come this doesn't have more likes?
@playkickboxer
@playkickboxer 4 жыл бұрын
xD Same here :) I love ChrisFix's videos and i didn't I would see a helpful video from him, regarding this subject... The result of a random Google search in the coax crimping theme...
@ian-km9mv
@ian-km9mv 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Triggzism
@Triggzism 6 жыл бұрын
As a cable technician Im just going to say this!! Do Not get these F connectors. With the increase of digital signals and higher frequencies as well as 2 way communications being used by catv companies, they are more subjectable to ingress and egress. (Signal leaking in and leaking out as well as electromagnetic noise from appliances in the home.) These connectors can take out a node feeding 300 subscribers and can take from a couple hours up to days to find the issue. If you are using these connectors in your home do us a favor and discard of them and get cables that are tri shielded and have compression type fittings on the ends. I can not stress this enough. Stay away from these connectors!!!!
@Ibiracatu
@Ibiracatu 8 жыл бұрын
very well presented. clear and concise explanation, showing what your doing as your doing it. no distractions, such as loud music.
@LXXNEYBEATS
@LXXNEYBEATS 6 жыл бұрын
Sledcat yes.. while it is a good presentation, all the work he just did is going to cause pixelation on his hd channels in no time.. take it from me I been doing cable with spectrum for 10 years now
@Ax4400
@Ax4400 Жыл бұрын
Whether its with cars or cable installation and connectors great guide to keeping headaches away! Chris you are appreciated
@A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A
@A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A Жыл бұрын
Your "hey guys" evolved much better now than back in the ol days
@DebraBurrell
@DebraBurrell 9 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful, and while I am not going to do it myself, I will have a better idea of what is going one when the cable guy comes tomorrow. I think our coax was overtightened (maybe by me) and just needs a new end. I learned a lot.
@davidpizzolato3132
@davidpizzolato3132 4 жыл бұрын
You should do more around the house videos like this one, I never knew you could do this with coax cable
@Xero_Cars
@Xero_Cars 6 ай бұрын
Thanks chris! I mainly watched for the car stuff but man your even helping me with my coax 😂 much love
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help
@tvrecepion
@tvrecepion 4 жыл бұрын
There are a couple of points I would like to add. I've owned a cable TV company for 35 years, and here are a couple of tips. First, that cable you're using is really poor quality. When you peeled back the aluminum strands there were only a few of them. Good cable will have a braid, not just four strands. For those screw on connectors, you need to leave those strands on the outside of the jacket, so they are screwed under the threads. Normally you would not want to use pliers and tighten the "F" fitting to your device, as you can very easily damage the connector on the device. Strong finger tight is fine, but if you do want to snug it, just an every-so-slight snug is best.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@FromThe3PointLine
@FromThe3PointLine 5 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this five years ago!
@khaliphilemoyo607
@khaliphilemoyo607 4 жыл бұрын
Now almost 7mil subs
@brainiac8067
@brainiac8067 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. I actually bought a Klein tool cutter and could have just used a razor knife and saved myself $15. Back up and running. Thanks again!!
@the_dog2023
@the_dog2023 4 жыл бұрын
when the FCC does a flyover and shuts down your local cable provider for having 10,000 µV/m of leakage @ 1,000’ in the air lol 😂
@walvinfernandez6555
@walvinfernandez6555 4 жыл бұрын
I can smell the ingress from out of my screen.
@CARLOSAT-ANTENAS-CASERAS
@CARLOSAT-ANTENAS-CASERAS 4 жыл бұрын
Son mejores los conectores a presion
@EvilWithin_78
@EvilWithin_78 2 жыл бұрын
Wow i’ve been watching you since your police interceptor videos like 6-7 years ago and not once did I expect to hear your intro to a coax video!
@starshot6785
@starshot6785 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Saved me 50 bucks, didn't have to buy those tools from Amazon!
@loulukas3575
@loulukas3575 3 жыл бұрын
THere is a special place in heaven for you, sir. This video save my saturday morning!
@mathieuclement8011
@mathieuclement8011 4 жыл бұрын
Dude you are really my savior, for automotive or home repair.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AlexDane56
@AlexDane56 2 жыл бұрын
Bro, I've seen your car videos and enjoy your content. I was just looking for Coax repair since my dog chewed mine up, and BAM, CHRIS FIX HERE! 😂
@triciak.bowers3569
@triciak.bowers3569 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I'm (trying to) install cables for the friend of one of my friends, and she bought a big hank of cable but no connectors :-D Being only a programmer, I had no idea how to do this!! I need the gig ($$) so you just saved my bacon!
@aleblanc3547
@aleblanc3547 10 жыл бұрын
Good advice, keeping power cords away from coax and HDMI cables. You got all the good stuff, Chris. Thanks for sharing, man.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
A LeBlanc Thanks bud! Figured I should mix it up a bit and since I couldnt find any good videos on YT about how to do this without the special tool, I wanted to make a clear, easy to follow video!
@sf.juli0235
@sf.juli0235 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris fix does do everything
@betiw7112
@betiw7112 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!!! I have none of the special tools like the compressor so this is awesome thank you!! Didn't know there was a twist on end piece.
@XSFx5
@XSFx5 7 жыл бұрын
Chris, I'm sorry but these types of fittings are TERRIBLE for ingress/egress signal leakage and thus shouldn't be used for digital broadband services (Comcast, Charter/TWC, etc.). It'll work for ol' school analog TV, but will cause major issues for DOCSIS internet service stability with all that noise from the leakage. Would you mind re-doing this video sometime using good quality compression fittings instead (like some EX6PLUS or something like that?)
@LindsayDunia
@LindsayDunia 5 жыл бұрын
High Pass time!
@crazy86753
@crazy86753 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed these fittings are horrible. When I worked as a broadband technician doing installs we were required to change these fittings out and put better fittings on. The tools required for the better ones are pretty easy to find on Ebay or Amazon. Or if you do not like shopping online you can find them in just about any store that sells coax supplies.
@berzerked8059
@berzerked8059 5 жыл бұрын
crazy867 you can but a cable compression and strip tool at Home Depot. They don’t come with Gilbert or ppc connectors but they are better then these ingress machines he installed lol
@fabio40
@fabio40 4 жыл бұрын
XSFx5 is right. Take it from a 30 year cable guy. These connectors are junk. The first think I used to do when I saw these connectors in a customer's house is get rid of them and install a Snap N' Seal connector in their place.
@fabio40
@fabio40 4 жыл бұрын
@@k8kzhradiotipsandreviews31 Then use them, but don't complain when your internet cuts in and out and your digital television pixelates.
@MrFreeze79
@MrFreeze79 10 жыл бұрын
you can find cable tools fairly cheap at home depot. I have worked in cable/telecom industry for about 15 years and the tools there work perfectly well for a reasonable price. they also have proper compression connectors.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
bunkerbuster Thanks for the tip! The one by me had them for $25 which for this one tv was not worth it for me. But, maybe for other viewers it is cheaper where they are located!
@twn5858
@twn5858 9 жыл бұрын
Reasonable price my ass. If you work with coaxial cable everyday it may be worth buying something like that, but otherwise it isn't and that's coming from a electrician that works with this stuff minimum once or twice a week.
@MrFreeze79
@MrFreeze79 8 жыл бұрын
+twn5858 you can find the tools even cheaper online. I've had tons of repairs caused by electricians work with cat5 and coax. kind of funny because you would think they could put on a connector right? lol no.
@dianamccandless7094
@dianamccandless7094 7 жыл бұрын
I REALLY appreciate how thorough and informative your video was! Excellent instruction. Gonna go do this Fix right now. :-)
@TCShaddix001
@TCShaddix001 5 жыл бұрын
Damn and I thought coax was simple enough to fix up on a $20 budget lol thanks Chris
@chuckwalker3527
@chuckwalker3527 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video for someone like me who has trouble getting things to work properly...thanks Chris!!!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
No problem Chuck!
@Chairdolf
@Chairdolf Жыл бұрын
Man you know you are in luck when you get w chris fix vid even its a old one
@Spec-qk4ld
@Spec-qk4ld 5 жыл бұрын
Lol the cable guy that comes to that house is going to be like wtf who used them damn fittings
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
Haha the fitting is still working great today!
@glitchedinthawall5982
@glitchedinthawall5982 5 жыл бұрын
Then hes gonna say "Yall installed it like this"
@MrMikey1273
@MrMikey1273 3 жыл бұрын
This twist on connector might be ok inside at your Tv if you don't ever move it around. However it's not recommended use them outdoors or to install an antenna. You need a proper set of compression tools that you can get at Lowe's for about $40.
@YatesNYC
@YatesNYC 6 жыл бұрын
The following is in response to all the negative comments I have read about the screw on connectors. I bought a stripping tool and used the screw on connectors on the main cable feed that comes into my apartment and on the two cables that come out from the splitter. One line goes to my TV cable box and the other to my broadband modem. For almost a year now my connection has been very stable and I have no loss of speed. Maybe I just got lucky.
@LXXNEYBEATS
@LXXNEYBEATS 6 жыл бұрын
YatesNYC yup you got lucky..
@LXXNEYBEATS
@LXXNEYBEATS 6 жыл бұрын
YatesNYC but I bet if I put my D-sam meter on it all the levels would be completely screwed
@DanielRichards644
@DanielRichards644 9 жыл бұрын
So glad I used to do satellite installs, I have all the tools to do this in like 30 seconds and be a MUCH better connection then those twist on pieces of crap, FYI I strongly suggest against using those twist on ones with directTV there systems can be really funky about the connectors used or atleast they could back when I did this stuff 10 years ago. I still have several hundred feet worth of RG6 cable between my box of single and my box of double cable, but I need to by some more crimp connectors. Also NEVER EVER tighten f-connecters more then hand tight on the electronics, you can break the connector on the device, my youngest sisters husband did that to there tv and I had to fix it.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
DanielRichards644 Thanks for sharing!
@Jim-re3sr
@Jim-re3sr 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Gotta redo the DISH guys screw up. Thanks
@ducpham2007
@ducpham2007 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my Chris, buddy, you make me remember that i was used to a cable man at years before...
@Max47340
@Max47340 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, no nonsense, just the meat of how to do it. Thank you sir!
@DebraBurrell
@DebraBurrell 9 жыл бұрын
P.S. I am also glad you checked out the signal with Spongebob. :)
@richardwhiting1480
@richardwhiting1480 Жыл бұрын
This is the best how to video on fixing cut off coxial cable. Very clear instructions AND excellent camera work WITHOUT any camera shaking OR out of focus.
@jamesreaume8123
@jamesreaume8123 2 жыл бұрын
This will cause what we call in channel frequency response issues bud. Never twist on an f connector. Spend the extra few bucks and buy the right tools and fittings (compression). Also, the correct measurements are ¼,¼,¼. FCC does flyover looking for signal leakage which will come from fittings like yours. If it gets too bad, cable company will trap your service drop or cut it off completely. Just an fyi.
@owenwatson5331
@owenwatson5331 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, I see we have a fellow cable tech in the comments. Good advice here, twist on connectors cause more problems than they solve
@alansmolin4818
@alansmolin4818 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. It reminded me how to do it. I was able to fix a damaged connection. Thanks
@NoMoreBsPlease
@NoMoreBsPlease Ай бұрын
You should do a video on how to repair a cut antenna wire in a car with this. I haven't seen ANYONE do a proper wire splice or connector crimp.
@yukizaki9894
@yukizaki9894 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I don't have special tool and this video really helped me (y)
@Jayc28777
@Jayc28777 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris for all of the hard work throw into these videos. I will be trying this fix soon.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
James Yarborough Thanks James! Let me know how it goes!
@Jayc28777
@Jayc28777 10 жыл бұрын
The install went fantastic. I gave the cable a few tugs and there were no disruptions.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
James Yarborough Awesome! Cant beat that!
@H_o_g_a_n
@H_o_g_a_n 4 жыл бұрын
cheers Chris. i did not know about the screw on so will give that a crack. i don't really want to buy the fancy cutting tool & compression tool. for DIY i think it's not too shabby for this neighborhood mama. if the signal gives me any dramas then i will revisit my train of thought...
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how this goes!
@homeadvantagerealty-florid7760
@homeadvantagerealty-florid7760 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's all been said in these thoughtful comments. I just want to add one more thumbs up so that the volume of praise will be incrementally increased!
@mentaldan666
@mentaldan666 7 жыл бұрын
God damn. You have come a Long way in production quality! Lol
@mototoad1242
@mototoad1242 5 жыл бұрын
@Muhammad Daniel don't thank me just pay it forward
@tonygonzalez305
@tonygonzalez305 4 жыл бұрын
It's the funniest when customers lie & say the last technician out used those fittings, not even contractors use that shit anymore
@martinkuliza
@martinkuliza 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Everyone fucking knows that even the dodgy guys wouldn't be caught dead using this shit
@piercethompson
@piercethompson 4 жыл бұрын
Those are the fittings they use when they say "yea, i did it all by myself"
@oldvanguy
@oldvanguy 2 жыл бұрын
when I worked for time-warner cable several times we had to go "fix" somebodies setup for ingress or some sort of signal bleed INTO the system that futzed either the picture or sound, almost every time it was homeowner install of twist on's. the thing is that the screw threads actually act as a sort of mini antenna and allow whatever kind of RF is around to follow them right into the sheath and eventually the core. Twist-ons leak bud. Good luck!
@davidlerch4542
@davidlerch4542 2 ай бұрын
Good instructions, thanks.
@johnsabo8350
@johnsabo8350 7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. If this was an outdoor connection or a connection that frequently gets moved, compression connectors would definitely be the way to go. Twist-on connectors are handy for their convenience, but their use should be very limited. Also, it's not recommended to wrench-tighten connectors onto a cable box or TV, as it can damage the coaxial port on the device.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks and for sure!
@Kanti12311
@Kanti12311 2 жыл бұрын
Plus compression connector make the job looks more professional. Also is that an Rg6? If you get at least double shielded, It’ll block more noise. Because you have braided wires running all around the cable.
@triciak.bowers3569
@triciak.bowers3569 Жыл бұрын
Any idea where there's a video for that type connector??
@Jay-wm5cf
@Jay-wm5cf 3 жыл бұрын
Just by hearing your voice it makes me wanna go change my brakes and rotors and dnt even need it changed lol
@sm0keftw18
@sm0keftw18 2 жыл бұрын
Just bumped into this thank you good sir!
@bebobalaquer8393
@bebobalaquer8393 6 жыл бұрын
Funny Chris I watch your car videos and my cable broke and I found this vid.
@mike1138
@mike1138 4 жыл бұрын
Short, to the point, and in focus. Perfect. Thank you! (And you tuned to Velocity, now Motor Trend, Channel. What's not to like?)
@humblerc841
@humblerc841 4 жыл бұрын
As an electronic security professional I can tell you that those connectors are garbage. Just buy the crimper.
@humblerc841
@humblerc841 3 жыл бұрын
@@AuchDeLieberNoch in my field we really only use coax where it's existing. Most cctv systems are cat6 these days.
@zx8401ztv
@zx8401ztv 10 жыл бұрын
Spot on chris, and functional :-)) The center plastic dielectric type and spacing/thickness is part of the cables impedance design, RG6 is 75 ohms impedance at the frequency specified. The outer is a screen but it completes the circuit so its quality also affects how lossey the cable is. Sorry chris, boring stuff, i used to repair transmitters and satalite boxes ha ha :-)) Those screen crush connectors are quite reliable, ive found new ones disgarded on the streets, im sure the engineers that fit cable internet/tv/phone just drop them and cant be bothered to pick them up, i do lol, free connectors :-))
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
zx8401ztv Thanks for the info bud! I am glad someone with experience in these approves of the work I did. I am not an expert in this, I just know how to make a good connection and splice the wires so I wanted to share! I couldnt find a video on YT that didnt use a special tool so I wanted to show how you can do this without any special tools.
@zx8401ztv
@zx8401ztv 10 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix Well the word "expert" is a relivent thing, well thats what i think. Yes make the wire clean and the joint tight and it will work good enough, and with insulation its safe (if say its 240v ac), no one needs to be einstein, its having a good method thats been tryed and proved that counts :-)) I cant see anything wrong with your logic mate :-)
@MyGuxim
@MyGuxim 4 жыл бұрын
hello CHris ! You are like the Gordon Ramsay OF Cars and electricity ))))
@kier4134
@kier4134 2 жыл бұрын
Bruh. Chris 🤣 I never expected to see this video
@walvinfernandez6555
@walvinfernandez6555 4 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight sells a kit that you can use instead of this. It ain't top notch but it's better. This will definitely cause signal issues down the road and possibly a visit from the cable company as it can possibly cause interference back to the cabling system and to your neighbors which share the same system. Do it as a temporary fix and then call the cable company to do it right.
@si12volt1
@si12volt1 4 жыл бұрын
twist connects can leak vs the compression crimp-on when you see the tyling on the tv screen change it to a compression F
@joeyisaduck
@joeyisaduck 5 жыл бұрын
Just the video I was looking for! "I've done so much, for so long, with so little that I can now do the impossible with nothing."
@louf7178
@louf7178 5 жыл бұрын
LOL.
@irinparvin8159
@irinparvin8159 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for teaching us...I suffer this problem....
@renaissancejuan
@renaissancejuan 6 жыл бұрын
So he doesn't just do car stuff...Chris, I want to be just like you. Lol
@bonniesarkett3041
@bonniesarkett3041 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@wb5mgr
@wb5mgr 10 жыл бұрын
Actually I generally use the compression style weatherproof connectors even indoors... But I would never suggest that you purchase a $100 tool to do one connector. I do tons of these all the time so for me it was worth it... My connections all have to pass a 2.5ghz sweep. Keep in mind that poor quality splitters and ground blocks can also cause signal interference as well.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
wb5mgr Gotcha! I guess the guy who did my lines was sloppy with the old crimped on connector.
@robertladuke437
@robertladuke437 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chris Fix! Just what I needed.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@matthewmarsh1830
@matthewmarsh1830 7 жыл бұрын
Please for the sake of doing cable right, don't do this.
@robertladuke437
@robertladuke437 7 жыл бұрын
Already did it...worked great!
@boiohaemum9696
@boiohaemum9696 7 жыл бұрын
Helped a lot! Finally I got my signal back again. The old connectors which was made by TV technician were crap :/. Thank you
@nicomontoya743
@nicomontoya743 Жыл бұрын
Lmao I never seen this before and I watch all ur videos 😂🤣
@anncg8
@anncg8 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help I wanted to be sure it was simple and I could find the parts and what not before I cut the cable.
@juandelacruz365
@juandelacruz365 7 жыл бұрын
Whoohooh!!! Thank you. This'll really change the way I see things.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
I am glad the video was helpful!
@juandelacruz365
@juandelacruz365 7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix Yeah man. I plugged in my cable wire without that coaxial stuff, LOL. Yeah I know it's really dumb, but I'm just too lazy to know how to put that thing on the wire so I didn't bother buying one, heh. I'm able to watch but the feedback is just terrible, so yeah thank you my man and thanks indeed ^_^. Greetings from The Philippines. Mabuhay!
@krystianpoulos8115
@krystianpoulos8115 8 жыл бұрын
So helpful, I was super clueless before this vid
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Chintex Glad the video was helpful!
@allanweir2618
@allanweir2618 9 жыл бұрын
I found that great I'm looking to see how to cut in to a line an run a new one to another room !
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
allan weir Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
@coroamanicolai4527
@coroamanicolai4527 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video was helpful!
@brynnond.6952
@brynnond.6952 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad KZbin recommend me this
@aybarmichael
@aybarmichael 10 жыл бұрын
Perks of working for direct tv. Haha. Nice job bro
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Michael Aybar Haha, you still need coax running from the dish to the boxes right?
@aybarmichael
@aybarmichael 10 жыл бұрын
From the dish. To a swm splitter that is power by a power inserter in the house then wires to the box basically
@strat4ordgirl
@strat4ordgirl 2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank you so much!
@juaecheverria0
@juaecheverria0 4 жыл бұрын
Woah I didn't know Chris fix did anything else other than car tutorials XD lmao. What a guy.
@nopulau8628
@nopulau8628 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid bro. Very helpful. Don't mind his dirty nails lol. He's a hard working man 😁👍🏽.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
+Nopulau Dah hou glad the video was helpful!
@dongilchrist7385
@dongilchrist7385 2 жыл бұрын
Great demo man.
@coshtor
@coshtor 8 жыл бұрын
so doing this, like this, will result in a billable service call from your cable provider when you are causing noise that interferes with your neighbors. Never use screw on fittings, nothing gives me more joy than adding a $99.95 service call charge to someones account after finding screw on fittings.
@adrianhorn2480
@adrianhorn2480 8 жыл бұрын
You nailed it. I learned this the hard way. I measured each section center conductor, dielectric and shield to make sure they were perfect mine weren't even junk twist ones they were junk crimp ons. No such thing as good consumer connectors. I got disconnected for FAA signal leakage and it was caused by the tiniest fold of foil shielding not covering the dielectric right. The Time Warner tech that came out said that the connectors looked like they had been prepped properly but he knew right away when he saw the foil. Fortunately they were great because since it was my fault they could've charged my bill 40.00 for customer caused wire fault. He also said that if I need to get an outlet moved they only charge 25.00 to get it run properly. Suffice it to say 25.00 compared to 5 bucks for connectors and gas and the waste of time is a small difference in price to pay. Plus now that outlet is supported and warranted by TWC so if I ever have a problem with it they have to fix it for free!
@harryballz6358
@harryballz6358 7 жыл бұрын
Must have been you that installed the garbage connectors on the home I bought from my old friend. I know all the cables were installed by our cable company here and the work was done so shitty I just redone most of it again myself. I have 4 tv's and they all work beautifully now with both my Amazon box with Kodi & 22 local air tv channels...Screw you cableguys, the world is simply tired of your bs fees!
@LXXNEYBEATS
@LXXNEYBEATS 6 жыл бұрын
coshtor i have seen these little bastartds.. well enough of them shut down a whole block.. benn doing cable for about 10 years now, and when i see shit like this it just gets me so heated.
@joaquinsuarez6090
@joaquinsuarez6090 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. Question to anybody. I moved tv and needed to add 25 ft of coax cable. I had to use the twist tip you are showing on all cable before adding the additional and got it together with a coupler. Now I don't have sound with direct tv, but have sound with firestick, Amazon. Roku, etc. Probably the little foil inside cable got damage while twisting or it can be a setting on cable box? Please advise how to get sound back. Thank you
@sacramentokid
@sacramentokid 9 жыл бұрын
Very helpful .. going to run a new antenna line from the roof to my computer/TV monitor.. since this is an antenna there should be no loss of signal right? I'm going to split the signal on the roof to the two TV's .. thanks
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+sacramentokid Correct.
@Gods-Elect
@Gods-Elect 2 жыл бұрын
I put my antenna in my attic over the garage been there 28 yrs still working the dish type from radio shack
@TheNigaHigaFan4Ever
@TheNigaHigaFan4Ever 5 жыл бұрын
To be honest in my house we dont even have coax cables. Only internet cables with rj45 connectors. Mayby do a video on how to make a internet cable?
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