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Cat 6/Terminations

4:37 PM 01/14/2013

 

jbaum

Brooklyn, NY

I need someone who can simple finish/terminate a couple of cat6 cable connections.
We ran new cable as part of a renovation, but the contractor never came back to do the terminations, I've tried and are not getting good connections.

Any recommendations for a job small like this?

 

 

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    juno106

    I'm sure if you search within the site you can find a reco.
    For what its worth I ended up doing it myself (although I never did it before). One thing I did learn is - buy easily terminated jacks. I highly recommend buying the Leviton Quickport jacks. You don't need a punchdown tool (comes with the tool to get the wires in). I made the mistake of buying cheaper jacks at Monoprice.com and eventually got rid oft them. The Leviton ones are pretty idiot proof (avail at Home Depot)

    5:44 PM 01/14/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    eastbloc

    +1 on the Leviton Quickports.  You don't need anyone to help you with this.  Just follow the simple color coding using the included terminal tool.  

    10:33 PM 01/14/2013 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    • john

      N Y C, NY

      The jacks have 2 patterns printed on them. Always use the 'B' pattern.

      8:29 AM 01/17/2013

          

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    windsorknot

    Windsor Terrace, NY

    I have to say, I have had great luck with the monoprice jacks.  I wouldn't shy away from them.

    11:16 AM 01/15/2013 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    • john

      N Y C, NY

      Monoprice makes fantastic stuff, but with their keystone jacks you really need a proper punch down tool.

      8:26 AM 01/17/2013

          

    • windsorknot

      Windsor Terrace, NY

      See here. or just do a search for toolless keystone on their site if this link doesnt work for you. http://www.monoprice.com/produ...

      9:19 AM 01/17/2013

          

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    alrosariojr

    You can call my buddy Andre, He works for a local cable company doing smart home installations, he would be happy to do the job for you.  He can be reached at 347-421-0700.

    1:12 PM 01/15/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    john

    N Y C, NY

    I am always interested in a little side work. My email is in my profile.

    8:28 AM 01/17/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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