Appreciation post: That old trick with the coaxial barrel connector in tight spaces

Back when I was working a lot of old apartment jobs in Chicago, I kept getting stuck trying to replace connectors in these cramped utility closets... my crimper just wouldn't fit. An old-timer on the crew showed me how to pre-crimp the connector onto a 6-inch scrap of cable on the bench, then just screw it onto the wall plate line. Saved me so much time and skinned knuckles on those 90s-era builds. Anyone have a different go-to for those impossible spots?

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henderson.mason19d agoMost Upvoted

Ever try a right-angle adapter as a permanent fix? I had a spot behind an old entertainment center where the straight connector kept getting bent. Popped one of those on the wall plate and ran a short patch cable to the TV. It basically moved the stress point away from the wall.

lily_schmidt5319d ago

Honestly I always thought those were a cheap band-aid fix but your idea actually makes a lot of sense.