MadMANN
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Re: RG59 from street to RG6 in the house
said by FusionGuy  :What do you mean special connectors? The standard compression connectors won't fit a Belden cable? I was referring to quad shield cable, not necessarily the brand. Standard compression fittings do not fit quad shield cable well, unless they are specifically labeled as universal. If you decide to use anything else (tri or dual shield), you will be fine with the standard connectors.
As far as the oxidized center conductor, it would be best to cut it back until you find a nice shiny center conductor and install a new connector. However, if you find that the braiding of the cable is not shiny and is powder-like, you likely have had water in the line somehow and it should be looked at by a tech for replacement. If you have never had water damage in the home itself, it is possible that water has migrated into a break in the jacket from the outside and traveled through the cable over time. |
