Working for Charter Spectrum, I use the one they provide, but I thoroughly prefer this Klein for multiple room jobs. Especially when hooking up internet and phone.
Yes, Spectrum has a robust list of tools they provide, but I still Like using third party devices Like this Klein tool (which they don't have available)
First thing I’d add for a second release of this video, at least for people like me, is a suggestion to carry a notepad along and write down the room/test node pairings in order to minimize the chance for human error. Oh, also, have some painters tape & Sharpie available to get the lines temporarily labeled immediately on identification. No reason to risk getting them mixed-up.
Glad it helped. I used to work for Directv. If you have any questions let me know. I have been doing low voltage, telecommunications, for over 10 years
Its called Klein Tools coax explorer on Amazon. This model seems to be obsolete since they list a coax explorer 2. www.amazon.com/Locations-Explorer-Klein-Tools-VDV512-101/dp/B076DP1534/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coax+explorer&qid=1585316934&sr=8-1
yo man, if the 3rd line you tested outside (the open circuit) was still connected to a TV or Modem would it show a short? and or would it damage the TV ect..ect.. in any way?
On some devices the LED will light up red when it detects a short (cable connected to a tv) - the electrical signal is not strong enough to damage a television. Only enough electrical charge to light up the LED & LEDs don't need that much
First step of conecting the color heads that’s each but when you go to the main box where you have more than 100 cables that are connected to the board how do you test them without discente y one by one?
You want to start with the cables that are not connected first. This tool I recommend for jobs where there is less than 10 cables you would need to identify. Anything more than that I recommend a probe & toner set
A "Short Circuit" That means 1) that the Coax you are testing is actually connected to a powered device (television, Set-top box, Etc), & it reads SHORT, because it's detecting power in the line. 2) the coax is damaged or cut and somehow, the braid (negative) is making contact with the center conductor (positive); this will cause a short
I have the same issue..use so many tools that I end up leaving them in the site . If i find out in the same day I lost a tool I end up driving back to the site🤦♂️
you can just take the splitter and put it on the splitter so you won't have to take it to the side every time I hook up and my main one always put it on this litter
You will get false readings. You will need to identify and remove the splitter. The lines I'm toning were connected to a splitter after i was done identifying the lines
@@itstheACE562Thank you for your response. There are many times that splitters are buried in the walls. I wish I could find a tool that worked when they are present.
It can work for video or internet. If you want a cable tv in that outlet then it'll work for video. If it's for internet, then it'll work for that too. If you want both in that same outlet you'll need a splitter to split the signal for both. One single coax connection can carry video, data, & voice.
Will this work in the other direction? What I mean is, I’m trying to see how many rooms one outlet feeds for an OTA antenna. So one connection outside the house may work for several rooms with an ota. I aM aware of the signal loss in splitting from an ota. There’s no real way of knowing how strong the signal is until I hook each room up an run a channel scan
Last I have heard, was that the new SWiM system they were planing on launching, would handle up to 32 channels. That was roughly a year and a half ago.
I used a 8 way cable maper I used to use that very same maper but the black boots on the end breaks off over time. It's not an expensive tool . Only 30$ but it would let me down wen I needed it most.
It works for single homes. Do multi floor apartment buildings you will be there all day. Use a probe and toner not that $11 Harbor Freight tool you using.
Correct. You can use a probe and toner (which I have as well). The purpose of this video was to show how simple it is for the DIY person And you don't need an expensive tool for that.
It will not give you accurate readings. Normally you should take the splitter off first. You're connecting that tool to the coax where the splitter is or Was
I could have used a tester like that this weekend identifying a couple of spare cable in my Dad' house. Thanks
Working for Charter Spectrum, I use the one they provide, but I thoroughly prefer this Klein for multiple room jobs. Especially when hooking up internet and phone.
Yes, Spectrum has a robust list of tools they provide, but I still Like using third party devices Like this Klein tool (which they don't have available)
First thing I’d add for a second release of this video, at least for people like me, is a suggestion to carry a notepad along and write down the room/test node pairings in order to minimize the chance for human error. Oh, also, have some painters tape & Sharpie available to get the lines temporarily labeled immediately on identification. No reason to risk getting them mixed-up.
bro this just helped me so hard i work for dish so i need to know this stuff
Glad it helped. I used to work for Directv. If you have any questions let me know. I have been doing low voltage, telecommunications, for over 10 years
Nice thanks!
Very good job producing this video.
It would be great if you posted the model of the tester you used. Klein has a pretty large list of products.
Its called Klein Tools coax explorer on Amazon. This model seems to be obsolete since they list a coax explorer 2.
www.amazon.com/Locations-Explorer-Klein-Tools-VDV512-101/dp/B076DP1534/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coax+explorer&qid=1585316934&sr=8-1
How come that tool looks like it has a place for the cable to connect on both ends of it Thank you for taking time to make the video Have a good day
Thanks for the video, very helpful
Nice video ❤
Good demo. Thanks bud.
This helps
Thank you!
yo man, if the 3rd line you tested outside (the open circuit) was still connected to a TV or Modem would it show a short? and or would it damage the TV ect..ect.. in any way?
On some devices the LED will light up red when it detects a short (cable connected to a tv) - the electrical signal is not strong enough to damage a television. Only enough electrical charge to light up the LED & LEDs don't need that much
First step of conecting the color heads that’s each but when you go to the main box where you have more than 100 cables that are connected to the board how do you test them without discente y one by one?
You want to start with the cables that are not connected first. This tool I recommend for jobs where there is less than 10 cables you would need to identify. Anything more than that I recommend a probe & toner set
What does short mean? Could it just be the coax cable I used to test the coax in the wall was bad?
A "Short Circuit"
That means 1) that the Coax you are testing is actually connected to a powered device (television, Set-top box, Etc), & it reads SHORT, because it's detecting power in the line.
2) the coax is damaged or cut and somehow, the braid (negative) is making contact with the center conductor (positive); this will cause a short
@@itstheACE562 thank you.
What is the meaning of all the lights turning on and blinking?
Great vid thanks
Man i bought at least 6 or 7 of these from home depot. Lmao. I always lose all my toners. Smh
I do too. That's why I buy the cheaper ones lol
I have the same issue..use so many tools that I end up leaving them in the site . If i find out in the same day I lost a tool I end up driving back to the site🤦♂️
you can just take the splitter and put it on the splitter so you won't have to take it to the side every time I hook up and my main one always put it on this litter
Does this tool work when there are splitters in the line? Most don't.
You will get false readings. You will need to identify and remove the splitter. The lines I'm toning were connected to a splitter after i was done identifying the lines
@@itstheACE562Thank you for your response. There are many times that splitters are buried in the walls. I wish I could find a tool that worked when they are present.
A simple coax outlet on the inside of your house can be used for cable or internet right there is no only cable or only internet?
It can work for video or internet. If you want a cable tv in that outlet then it'll work for video. If it's for internet, then it'll work for that too. If you want both in that same outlet you'll need a splitter to split the signal for both. One single coax connection can carry video, data, & voice.
Will this work in the other direction?
What I mean is, I’m trying to see how many rooms one outlet feeds for an OTA antenna. So one connection outside the house may work for several rooms with an ota. I aM aware of the signal loss in splitting from an ota. There’s no real way of knowing how strong the signal is until I hook each room up an run a channel scan
Last I have heard, was that the new SWiM system they were planing on launching, would handle up to 32 channels. That was roughly a year and a half ago.
I am guessing its OK to use F-Type gender adapters with the buttons? signal is signal?
Where did you buy that tools please let me know
You can find it at Home depot.
thank you
Thanks
excellent video
I used a 8 way cable maper I used to use that very same maper but the black boots on the end breaks off over time. It's not an expensive tool . Only 30$ but it would let me down wen I needed it most.
Reo White I've lost so many tools. And I've had many tools stolen off my truck as well. I've constantly had to buy different toners & tools.
ACE Gonzalez yeah ive had to buy many many toner sets .
Is your truck not secured? Mine always is
It works for single homes. Do multi floor apartment buildings you will be there all day. Use a probe and toner not that $11 Harbor Freight tool you using.
Correct. You can use a probe and toner (which I have as well). The purpose of this video was to show how simple it is for the DIY person And you don't need an expensive tool for that.
what brand and model of toner is this
Dave Jones
Looks like this one by Kline Tools sold at Home Depot for $29.97 ...
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How would this work with BNC connectors?
This tool is for compression fittings. For other types of connectors, you may want to use the Probe & Toner set
@@itstheACE562 the Bnc are compressed
@@davidalmager1134 yes but the F-connectors are threaded inside. The BNC connectors are not. I believe there is an adaptor that can go into the tool
@@davidalmager1134 you can use BNC female to F- male adaptor
@@itstheACE562 that’s what I was thinking Ty
Works with splitter?
It will not give you accurate readings. Normally you should take the splitter off first. You're connecting that tool to the coax where the splitter is or Was
This item name please
you talk too much, just get on with it ffs
You can mute the video buddy lol
Amen to the yap yap, we grasp the whole color concept.
Three years later, I still find your comment really ignorant. Some of us aren’t as smart as you.