Has anyone used PPC Compression Fittings before?

[rkrenicki]

I am looking to pick up my own set of tools to make some coax cables.

At my work, we use the classic crimpers, but I find the ends lack slightly in the weatherproofing department.. so....

I am looking to get a set of Compression fittings and the appropriate tool.

I see a bunch of "PPC" branded compression fittings on ebay, and I was wondering if anyone used them, and had any feelings either way about their quality and reliability. I have used Digicon before, and liked them, but they are more expensive (same price for 25 digi's as 50 ppc's)

I am looking specifically at the PPC EX6's, and I will be using Times Fiber RG6Q cable (Quad shield, 2x foil, 2x 60% braid)

These auctions are the ones I am looking at:

Crimper:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5770404457

Fittings:
PPC: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5769962774&rd=1
Digicon: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5770013307&rd=1

 

[PSB]

I have used them when I worked as a "CABLEGUY". They work great on quad shield coax. I still use them when I come across a prewired home. If they have quad shield cable in place I use it EVERY time, I don't carry it on my truck, just regular solid copper RG6 2.2GHz.

 

[rkrenicki]

Do you know what is the difference is between EX6 and EX6XL? They both have the exact same description on their website..

 

[PSB]

Sorry, just guessing the "XL" is for the extra large dia. quad shield out there? Sometimes the ones I have have to be forced onto the cable. They are real good fittings!

 

[Wholeshoe]

Thomas and Betts makes the Snap n Seal line of connectors too. They work very well but may be pricey for a hobbist.

Wholeshoe

 

[CbandLover]

Those fittings are fabulous for any rg6 all the way to quad shield like Pete said. I work for Time Warner and those are the only ones we use. They are the best imo. Easy to work with.