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Warning: my $40 network crimper ruined 12 cable ends before I figured it out
Bought a cheap Klein knockoff off Amazon last month to save cash on some home runs for a client in Katy. Turns out the die was misaligned and crushed every RJ45 I tried, wasted half a box of Cat6 before I bought a proper one. Anyone else get burned by discount tools or was I just unlucky?
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brooke_murray2mo ago
Blame the tool but half the time it's just user error with the depth or the connector brand not matching the die. I've used a $15 no-name crimper for like 3 years and it's been totally fine for basic runs. Honestly, people are quick to call a tool junk when they might just be rushing the job or using the wrong ends for the slot.
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the_felix2mo ago
Dude that misaligned die thing happened to me with a $20 crimper from some random brand. Wasted like 8 ends before I realized it was crushing the pins sideways instead of seating them right. So frustrating when you think you're saving money and it just costs you more in the long run.
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sandra_moore302mo ago
Eight ends isn't that bad though, @the_felix. I've seen guys burn through a whole box of connectors on a bad tool before they figure it out. Could've been worse.
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