Extenders......

Regards the EZ Connectors tool:

Like any other tool it needs to be kept in good working order.

All tools that rely on a sharpened edge need to be re-sharpened, repaired or replaced as needed.

A few swipes with a fine hone and the blades on the EZ tool are good again - and when they are too worn then you replace them.

It's very obvious when you are no longer getting a clean cut so there is no excuse for putting such a connector into service.


Why do you think X-Acto blades can be purchased in a box of 100.

Wilt,
A person who owns the business or depends upon the system working to get paid for the work is much more likely to notice and keep that blade sharp than the guy who is paid by the hour to install.


That's true. I have been trying for years to get people to use the right term for these. There are adaptors, baluns, and extenders, and people just won't take the time to understand which they are using... meaning that if there is a problem they have no idea which of the three totally different devices to troubleshoot.


Thanks. I've never seen that explained.

I've NEVER had a problem with EZ-RJ45 connectors. As mentioned, just replace the blades to keep a nice cut. I just buy these and replace periodically. If you are the owner of a company, just require your techs to replace them annually and it will be fine

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Snap or HydraConnect have always been great.

You keep right on using those two and three piece connectors.

EZ units work fine if you keep your blades sharp - which as I mentioned is easy.

And if you have crimped one and then notice the cut wasn't clean, a pass with a good sharp utility knife is all it needs.


Lots of craftsmen in many fields need to keep their tools sharpened - it's just part of the job.

Among some of the tools I have that need sharp blades are my wood planes, joiner, planner, band saw, table saw, etc.

That fact the these tools need regular upkeep does not mean they are bad tools - it's just the nature of the beast.


But if you like working with those little tiny one and two piece wire guides then by all means keep right on using them.

I spent years doing connectors before I had even heard of the EZ ones, so I can do it either way. I've got a good process and know how to keep everything even (10000+ connections later)

But my guys have all learned on the EZ stuff and I keep trying to drill through their heads that they need to check the connections after they crimp to be sure they fit.

I should threaten that I'll take the EZ crimps away.. but then I'd have to teach them all over again with the old skool stuff.

Back in my day there was no such thing as an EZ connector, we had to do it the hard way, in the snow and uphill both ways. Arghh, now get off my lawn kids...

And like the family next door that was so poor they didn't have shoes you were even worse off - you had no feet.

Right?

I feel like a band saw and a table saw are perfectly normal and expected tools for a custom install. It's right up there with my Klein wire strippers, my 10-in-one (to hell with the 11-in-one) and some wire ties. The saws fit nicely on my van next to million watt generator to power them.

Well if you don't have wood working tools and equipment how do you make your custom cabinetry?

Do you really have a million watt generator? That is totally awesome!

I keep that generator next to my balun that uses cat 3 wiring (or higher) and supports all known audio video formats and connectors including scart. Its a little large to hide behind a TV, but I can't be without my s-video.

I think Salamander has it pretty figured out with cabinets. It's a shame I don't have a finishing blade on my sawsall. Wait is there such a thing? I just had a million dollar idea.

+1 on Zektor.

Call Jeff................he will take good care of you!!

Shunnnnnnnnnnnnn!