Finally switched from coax compression to crimp connectors for RG6

After 8 years of using compression fittings on every job, I decided to give crimp connectors a try on a new build in Austin last week. My buddy swears by them and kept telling me I was wasting time with the compression tool. I was skeptical at first, but after 50 terminations, I noticed the crimp connectors held tighter and took about 15 seconds less per end. No signal loss issues so far on the three test runs I checked with the meter. Has anyone else made this switch and stuck with it long term?

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amy_foster792mo ago

Wait, you actually timed yourself on 50 terminations for a comparison?

xena129d ago

Ask @jakel36 how many splitters he's actually tested for signal loss? Bet he changes his tune when his 4K stream starts buffering during the game.

jakel362mo ago

Hold on, is signal loss really that big of a deal for most people's cable TV or internet? Seems like splitting hairs over a few seconds per end.