I could have used a tester like that this weekend identifying a couple of spare cable in my Dad' house. Thanks

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.

Thanks for the video, very helpful

Good demo. Thanks bud.

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.

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

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)

This helps Thank you!

Great vid thanks

bro this just helped me so hard i work for dish so i need to know this stuff

@itstheACE562

Жыл бұрын

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

Very good job producing this video.

Nice video ❤

Nice thanks!

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?

@itstheACE562

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

@itstheACE562

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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?

@ManguPapi

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks

What does short mean? Could it just be the coax cable I used to test the coax in the wall was bad?

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

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

@backrack01

2 жыл бұрын

@@itstheACE562 thank you.

what brand and model of toner is this

@H.T.2forever

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Jones Looks like this one by Kline Tools sold at Home Depot for $29.97 ... VDV Coaxial Explorer Plus Tester thd.co/1jBYZZk

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

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?

@itstheACE562

Жыл бұрын

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 is the meaning of all the lights turning on and blinking?

It would be great if you posted the model of the tester you used. Klein has a pretty large list of products.

@CarlosOrtiz-ht6rn

4 жыл бұрын

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

I am guessing its OK to use F-Type gender adapters with the buttons? signal is signal?

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

Where did you buy that tools please let me know

@itstheACE562

3 жыл бұрын

You can find it at Home depot.

@sargoonessa4436

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

excellent video

Does this tool work when there are splitters in the line? Most don't.

@itstheACE562

4 ай бұрын

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

@KAT-pi3pk

4 ай бұрын

@@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.

Man i bought at least 6 or 7 of these from home depot. Lmao. I always lose all my toners. Smh

@itstheACE562

6 жыл бұрын

I do too. That's why I buy the cheaper ones lol

@dannymartinez8522

5 жыл бұрын

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🤦‍♂️

Works with splitter?

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

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 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.

@itstheACE562

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@reowhite4862

6 жыл бұрын

ACE Gonzalez yeah ive had to buy many many toner sets .

@mp8359

5 жыл бұрын

Is your truck not secured? Mine always is

This item name please

How would this work with BNC connectors?

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

This tool is for compression fittings. For other types of connectors, you may want to use the Probe & Toner set

@davidalmager1134

2 жыл бұрын

@@itstheACE562 the Bnc are compressed

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@itstheACE562

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidalmager1134 you can use BNC female to F- male adaptor

@davidalmager1134

2 жыл бұрын

@@itstheACE562 that’s what I was thinking Ty

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.

@itstheACE562

Ай бұрын

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.

you talk too much, just get on with it ffs

@itstheACE562

4 жыл бұрын

You can mute the video buddy lol

@stebstebanesier6205

4 жыл бұрын

Amen to the yap yap, we grasp the whole color concept.

@ScrewballMcAdams

9 ай бұрын

Three years later, I still find your comment really ignorant. Some of us aren’t as smart as you.