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Klein Tools VDV002 818 Coax Installation and Testing Kit
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
364
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Cables
29coax cables, coax, tester, stripper, rg6
+93%
-7%
" ... I was able to label each cable so that I knew which room every one went to. ... "
" ... find a way to do it ourselves or pay the cable company. ... Used the diagnostic tool to identify the line, trimmed the wire, installed the end. ... AWESOME, well worth the money because I was able to do it myself, and now I can make my own cables if I wish, etc. ... "
" ... This kit had clear instructions, the cutter worked like a charm and the finished press on of the cable end looks very professional. ... "
" ... Worked great for adding ends on cables in a new house. ... "
" ... Makes it a breeze to terminate RG6 cables quickly and with very high quality. ... "
" ... Bought this kit so I could cut the cord and run new coaxial cable through my house and to an outdoor antenna. ... So if you run low you either need to buy the Klein brand connectors, which are really nice quality, or you need to find others that are pretty close to the same size. ... "
" ... I just used this to replace all the old RG-59 cable I had running through my house with RG-6 and new MoCa splitters. ... Compression connectors are the way to go. ... The stripping tool preps the cable perfectly and couldn't be easier. ... And to test a single length of cable, you need a barrel connector (double-dong) to connect the load to one end. ... "
" ... I realized the builder was a cheapskate and used crimp style connections for coax. ... Carefully fold this back on the cable. ... "
Ease of Use
16tools, tool, easy, works, stripper
+100%
" ... Great tool, easy to use and made great connections ... "
" ... I am no stranger to hand tools and found both the stripper and the compression tool very simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... This was so simple. ... "
" ... When you have the right tools it makes the job so much easier . ... "
" ... Great quality and easy to use. ... "
" ... only used it once but it paid off, easy to understand instructions and easy to use ... "
" ... I never finished a coax before and it was super easy. ... "
" ... Awesome - easy to use, well made. ... "
Hair
12work very well, stripper, cutter, cuts, crimper work
+92%
-8%
" ... My son in law had a good set of electrical stripper cutters to cut the coax. ... "
" ... The stripper, crimper and tester work very well. ... "
" ... The stripper and crimper work very well. ... "
" ... It takes a little practice to get perfect cuts each time. ... "
" ... The tool cuts precisely and easily, and with minimal effort. ... "
" ... The tool cuts precisely and easily, and with minimal effort. ... "
" ... It was so easy and I was so confident in this I actually cut off the few I had already done and redid them with this. ... "
" ... The cable trimmer works well too. ... "
Build Quality
12compression, tool, good quality, fittings, crimp
+83%
-17%
" ... This is designed to work with one size of compression F-Connectors. ... "
" ... Compression connectors are the way to go. ... "
" ... I realized the builder was a cheapskate and used crimp style connections for coax. ... A little research led me to this style of compression fittings. ... "
" ... Works really well, and the connectors themselves are of pretty good quality. ... We are professional wiring experts, and this is a staple in our 'kit' of tools/piece parts. ... "
" ... I used all the connectors and each on of them crimped perfectly. ... "
" ... The compression tool is solid and it's easy to figure out that the connector is seated. ... "
" ... Built a all case to keep everything together ... "
" ... The compression crimper and connectors work great. ... It winds up inside the connector. ... I like the center conductor sticking outside the connector just about 1/8th inch. ... "
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