I have a tv cable (I think it is an rg6 coaxial cable) that has a "crimping" connector on the end. My cable is running through one of my cabinets through a hole, and I want to take it out of the cabinets, and run it some where else, but the connector on the end is too big to fit through the whole. So, I need to remove the head.
Does anyone know how to remove the head? Also, will I be electrocuted if the power is not shut off? Finally, Can I re-use the same connector by connecting it with pliers?
Home depot sells kits with connectors and crimpers cheap. You may be able to get the old connector back on but the chances of it having a poor connection and introducing interference into the signal are pretty high. The wire will not shock you.
(10-07-2009, 08:09 PM)Cursed Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone know how to remove the head?
Cut it or pull it off if you can.
(10-07-2009, 08:09 PM)Cursed Wrote: [ -> ]Also, will I be electrocuted if the power is not shut off?
No.
(10-07-2009, 08:09 PM)Cursed Wrote: [ -> ]Finally, Can I re-use the same connector by connecting it with pliers?
Probably not.
You need to either get a new crimp and a crimping tool (usually about $30 - $40 here in Australia) or some place sell twist on ones which don't require a tool.
When you crimp them you basically just peal/cut back the black stuff, then peal the wire mesh back over the foil and cut the white center bit around the middle wire so that it sticks out about 1cm, then crimp or twist the connection down over the top.