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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    finally got it right... After tons of what seemed to be dumb questions, I think I finally got it right!!! Belden 7916 Quad Shield RG6, T&B Snap-n-Seal connectors, Paladin compression connector tool Stripped outer jacket, carefully peeled back outer braid(what was left of it). Peeled...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    Mike, What I meant was to strip everything from the cable, EXCEPT the final foil layer which surrounds the foam insulator. MY Belden quad shield, from outer jacket in, goes like this: Outer jacket Aluminum braid (40 % coverage) Foil (100% coverage) Aluminum braid (60 % coverage) Foil...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    No offence taken at all.. Call me weird, but I want to do it right the 1st time. I dont want to test and try in out and see if it works ok. You are probably right, but I'm approaching it with a attitude of a pro installer (which Im not), and Im thinking they would do it a certain way, all...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    OK... I've opened a can o worms o sorts.... Tell me...If I strip right down to the inner foil layer, and remove all the excess foil and braid, will that work?? I've seen picture on the net with this strip, except it was for termination with a crimp connector. Is this totally wrong...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    Yes, the compression fitting is for quad shield RG6 Paladin compression tool Ideal RG6 quad compression fittings Im still practicing my cable stripping techniques.... I wonder if I'm being too picky. The only thing I know for sure is it's important to make sure none of the braid is...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    is there any harm in stripping down to the final foil layer, if I leave it intact and unmarked? My Paladin cable stripper won't allow that kind of precision, and even if I leave the final braid layer as well, some of it does get removed in the stripping process. Cable is Belden RG6 quad, 60 %...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    she's not that kind of stripper.. I only paid 15 dollars for her.... LOL X
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    I have a cable stripper, but I can vary the cut depth if I want, so I guess that's what I'm after. Do you strip all the way to the last layer of foil if using compression connectors, or do you leave also the last braid, and fold it back before termination?? Does not folding back the last...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    interesting you show me that web site, because on that site is a link that show BOTH ways to be correct. The difference seems to be in the connectors being used.. Any thoughts?? X
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    There seems to be 2 different ways to correctly strip RG6 quad...I'm using compression connectors, and have seen 2 different ways. One strips all layers, leaving just the final foil shield intact, before termination. The other way is similar, leaving the final braid intact and folding it back...