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Cable cord help

  • Ok, so the cable runs from my basement up to the main floor. I want to move it. However the end of the cord will not fit through the hole (that's what she said).

    I don't want to make the hole bigger (she said) however I'm wondering if it's easy to cut off the metal part, pull the cord back down into the basement, extend it, and then put the metal part back on.

    The cable cord that runs through the basement is quite long and is hooked up nicely along the basement ceiling.

    So...is cutting off the metal part of the cable cord and then putting it back on something that's easy to do?

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    msu98

  • Easy with the right tools. I don't know what they are but I believe you can get them at your local hardware store.

    Buffalo Spartan

  • msu98 said...

    Ok, so the cable runs from my basement up to the main floor. I want to move it. However the end of the cord will not fit through the hole (that's what she said).

    I don't want to make the hole bigger (she said) however I'm wondering if it's easy to cut off the metal part, pull the cord back down into the basement, extend it, and then put the metal part back on.

    The cable cord that runs through the basement is quite long and is hooked up nicely along the basement ceiling.

    So...is cutting off the metal part of the cable cord and then putting it back on something that's easy to do?

    No.

    If you cut it off you have to buy a new end. It isn't hard to put a new one on.

    LoneWolfSparty

  • GRR Spartan

  • Buffalo Spartan said...

    Easy with the right tools. I don't know what they are but I believe you can get them at your local hardware store.

    The tool you're looking for is a coax crimper, and depending what you get they can be somewhat expensive. Definitely easy with the right tool though.

    Haas

  • Found this. Looks like there are a few different ways.

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  • Haas said...

    The tool you're looking for is a coax crimper, and depending what you get they can be somewhat expensive. Definitely easy with the right tool though.

    Yeah...found out that tool runs about $50. Damn Comcast

    msu98

  • msu98 said...

    Yeah...found out that tool runs about $50. Damn Comcast

    You can get it cheaper than that.

    LoneWolfSparty

  • Youre gonna need a new floor i think.

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    Dr Leo Spaceman

  • The hole you will need for the fitting to fit through isn't all that much bigger than what the coax without it needs. Personally, I like the suggestion of the wall fitting the best....drill up through the basement into the cavity behind the wall and then put the wall connector in.

    ancientspartan

  • http://www.google.com/m/products/catalog?q=coax+crimper&sky=mrdr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17872422977778799610&near=Ypsilanti,%20MI&sa=X&ei=8f46T7XeDqfr0gHguNTYCw&ved=0CDkQ8wIwAQ

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    LoneWolfSparty

  • LoneWolfSparty said...

    http://www.google.com/m/products/catalog?q=coax+crimper&sky=mrdr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17872422977778799610&near=Ypsilanti,%20MI&sa=X&ei=8f46T7XeDqfr0gHguNTYCw&ved=0CDkQ8wIwAQ

    LWS has you covered...

    Haas

  • msu98 said...

    Ok, so the cable runs from my basement up to the main floor. I want to move it. However the end of the cord will not fit through the hole (that's what she said).

    I don't want to make the hole bigger (she said) however I'm wondering if it's easy to cut off the metal part, pull the cord back down into the basement, extend it, and then put the metal part back on.

    The cable cord that runs through the basement is quite long and is hooked up nicely along the basement ceiling.

    So...is cutting off the metal part of the cable cord and then putting it back on something that's easy to do?

    A question like this leads me to believe that you shouldn't be attempting do it yourself projects like this.

    FYI - Home Depot sells all the tools and parts to do this and it is ridiculously easy.

    Always Smooth.

    Jim Shorts

  • LoneWolfSparty said...

    http://www.google.com/m/products/catalog?q=coax+crimper&sky=mrdr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17872422977778799610&near=Ypsilanti,%20MI&sa=X&ei=8f46T7XeDqfr0gHguNTYCw&ved=0CDkQ8wIwAQ

    Thanks

    msu98

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  • Jim Shorts said...

    A question like this leads me to believe that you shouldn't be attempting do it yourself projects like this.

    I feel the same way. Though I did change my furnace filter yesterday

    msu98

  • msu98 said...

    I feel the same way. Though I did change my furnace filter yesterday

    That reminds me, I need to change mine.

    Thanks!

    Buffalo Spartan

  • Easy to do. As people have indicated, you need the correct prep and installation tool. Basically need to prep the cable and then compress the connector onto the prepared end of the cable via a compression tool.

    jqua67136695

  • ancientspartan said...

    The hole you will need for the fitting to fit through isn't all that much bigger than what the coax without it needs. Personally, I like the suggestion of the wall fitting the best....drill up through the basement into the cavity behind the wall and then put the wall connector in.

    You'll still need a proper end for a wall plate. I've done coax ends before, and it's not too bad. there are the screw-on types, and crimp types. The real bitch is prepping the end of the cable correctly, which requires a steady hand and a razor blade. Give it a shot. If you screw up you can always cut it off and try again.

    RasTrent

  • RasTrent said...

    You'll still need a proper end for a wall plate. I've done coax ends before, and it's not too bad. there are the screw-on types, and crimp types. The real bitch is prepping the end of the cable correctly, which requires a steady hand and a razor blade. Give it a shot. If you screw up you can always cut it off and try again.

    Naah, just need one of these:

    Eclipse Coax Stripping tools - at the Test Equipment Depot

    Eclipse Coaxial stripping tools - on Sale at Test Equipment Depot

    www.testequipmentdepot.com

    Osmo

  • Just make sure to put in gold plated titanium diamond tipped ends when you're done or your picture will look like shit.

    ByTor20084

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