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What are you folks using to terminate Cat6?
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Post 31 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 10:15
3PedalMINI
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I once used to be in the EZ crowd. Then I had an issue and back to normal ends. Normal ends are actually quicker then EZ!

Those multi piece ends are legitimately the devils work. They are horrendous!
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Post 32 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 11:17
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Have been wanting to migrate towards Beldens RevConnect series. Salty, but very nice solution.
Post 33 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 12:23
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On October 13, 2017 at 10:15, 3PedalMINI said...
I once used to be in the EZ crowd. Then I had an issue and back to normal ends. Normal ends are actually quicker then EZ!

Those multi piece ends are legitimately the devils work. They are horrendous!

I might accept that a standard end can be terminated just as fast as an ez, but it can’t be faster. The process is the same. EZs just don’t require trimming to the precise length before inserting.
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Post 34 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 14:49
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On October 13, 2017 at 12:23, Fins said...
I might accept that a standard end can be terminated just as fast as an ez, but it can’t be faster. The process is the same. EZs just don’t require trimming to the precise length before inserting.

Agree.

But trimming, like a reg Cat5 connector isn;t required either when using connectors with the loadbar, like Snaps, etc. You cut the wires flush with the loadbar with electrician scissors, then insert and crimp.

What amounts to the 3rd piece in Snaps, which keeps the twisted pairs separated, only takes a second.

I used to use EZ RJ45 back in the Cat5e days but then with HDMI extenders and they became taboo I stopped all together. For you guys using EZ connectors, are you using them still for everything?
Post 35 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 15:02
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On October 13, 2017 at 14:49, imt said...
Agree.

But trimming, like a reg Cat5 connector isn;t required either when using connectors with the loadbar, like Snaps, etc. You cut the wires flush with the loadbar with electrician scissors, then insert and crimp.

What amounts to the 3rd piece in Snaps, which keeps the twisted pairs separated, only takes a second.

I used to use EZ RJ45 back in the Cat5e days but then with HDMI extenders and they became taboo I stopped all together. For you guys using EZ connectors, are you using them still for everything?

Yes everything.
I've only had 1ever bad one in the beginning that was my fault other than that none.
I even did a project a few years ago and blade was dull but I didn't have a replacement with me so I finished, anticipation g going back to replace the ends but I've never had to.

As long as there's no user error they work perfectly.
Post 36 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 16:21
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On October 13, 2017 at 00:18, Fins said...
Oh, and get one of these

[Link: platinumtools.com]

I Like the EZ ends for Cat6. But don't buy one of these. more trouble than there worth.

Simply Condition you wires in the correct (B only) pin out. Clip them long with your dykes.
Slide through the EZ Past the point where you want. Clip the wires 1/8" or less evenly in front of the connector.
Ever so Gently Pull the whole wire back so the little wires are just inside of the connectors.
Crimp end on without moving wire in relation to Connector.

This eliminates the Problem with the EZ's. The wires don't stick out so they fit into all Jacks.
The wires don't stick out so they don't short.
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Post 37 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 17:20
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On October 13, 2017 at 16:21, flandon said...
I Like the EZ ends for Cat6. But don't buy one of these. more trouble than there worth.

Simply Condition you wires in the correct (B only) pin out. Clip them long with your dykes.
Slide through the EZ Past the point where you want. Clip the wires 1/8" or less evenly in front of the connector.
Ever so Gently Pull the whole wire back so the little wires are just inside of the connectors.
Crimp end on without moving wire in relation to Connector.

This eliminates the Problem with the EZ's. The wires don't stick out so they fit into all Jacks.
The wires don't stick out so they don't short.

Or just go with the redesigned EZ's and tool which corrected many of the short comings on both items.
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Post 38 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 20:44
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Ez rj45s for all network stuff. Regular connectors for baluns.
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Post 39 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 22:27
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I’ve never had any trouble with the tool and wires have always been trimmed flush with the end of the plug.
Post 40 made on Friday October 13, 2017 at 22:33
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On October 13, 2017 at 22:27, buzz said...
I’ve never had any trouble with the tool and wires have always been trimmed flush with the end of the plug.

You just have to be sure the blade is sharp.

Replace it or sharpen it as needed.

Many tools don't work right if not maintained.

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Post 41 made on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 04:18
Ernie Gilman
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On October 13, 2017 at 16:21, flandon said...
I Like the EZ ends for Cat6. But don't buy one of these. more trouble than there worth.


This eliminates the Problem with the EZ's. The wires don't stick out so they fit into all Jacks.
The wires don't stick out so they don't short.

But this means the connector's strain relief isn't engaged.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
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Post 42 made on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 08:05
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The cable end of the connector grabs the jacket in the same fashion as the regular RJ45's. In general, I find that the EZ's result in more uniform cables.
Post 43 made on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 14:12
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On October 14, 2017 at 08:05, buzz said...
The cable end of the connector grabs the jacket in the same fashion as the regular RJ45's.

It won't grab it as well if you back out the wires before crimping.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
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Post 44 made on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 17:54
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On October 14, 2017 at 14:12, Ernie Gilman said...
It won't grab it as well if you back out the wires before crimping.

When using the tool, there is no need to back out because the guillotine cutter always trims flush. All of the slack can be removed before crimping. It's also easy to check the wire colors before trim.
Post 45 made on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 20:24
Ernie Gilman
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On October 14, 2017 at 17:54, buzz said...
When using the tool, there is no need to back out because the guillotine cutter always trims flush. All of the slack can be removed before crimping. It's also easy to check the wire colors before trim.

It looks like you didn't read the entire thread, but jumped in somewhere:

On October 13, 2017 at 16:21, flandon said...
Simply Condition you wires in the correct (B only) pin out. Clip them long with your dykes.
Slide through the EZ Past the point where you want. Clip the wires 1/8" or less evenly in front of the connector.
Ever so Gently Pull the whole wire back so the little wires are just inside of the connectors.
Crimp end on without moving wire in relation to Connector.

On October 14, 2017 at 04:18, Ernie Gilman said...
But this means the connector's strain relief isn't engaged.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
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