How come you guys haven’t told me about this?

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Ratcheting Cable Crimper / Stripper / Cutter, for Pass-Thru™ - VDV226-110 | Klein Tools

Klein Tools Coax Cable Crimper / Wire Stripper / Wire Cutter is a premium, long lasting tool for CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6/6A cable using RJ11/RJ12 standard and RJ45 Pass-Thru™ connectors. Pass-Thru™ technology significantly reduces prep work time; wiring diagram on the tool helps eliminate rework...

www.kleintools.com

I never look forward to building network cables. Until now.
These pass-through RJ45 plugs almost make it fun, with little chance of a miswire or short.
I‘m not affiliated with Klein Tools...just a happy user of a multi-tasking time saver.

 

[DiamondWash]

Been using Pass-Thru RJ-45 fittings with my Security Camera business for years. Here are a few companies I use for supplies.

Tech Tool Supplies

Discount Low Voltage

Rack a Tiers

 

[Greg Pack]

Been using Pass-Thru RJ-45 fittings with my Security Camera business for years. Here are a few companies I use for supplies.

Tech Tool Supplies

Discount Low Voltage

Rack a Tiers

Do some consumer camera companies (lorex, qsee, etc) use proprietary wiring or is there a safe standard to use?

 

[DiamondWash]

No proprietary wiring with any of those companies but Cat 5e cabling is on the way out and I have been using Cat6 and Cat6a for installations to keep ahead of the curve.

 

[DavidM]

I agree, discovering pass through connectors has made life a lot easier. How is that klein tool for stripping cat6? That seems to be my biggest issue now, getting a quick easy strip without cutting into the twisted pairs.

Does anyone have a recommendation on getting watertight connections? I have had some issues there as well.

David

 

[OurTown]

How is that klein tool for stripping cat6? That seems to be my biggest issue now, getting a quick easy strip without cutting into the twisted pairs.

David

I have that tool and have that problem sometimes if I'm not careful.

 

[bert79]

I agree, discovering pass through connectors has made life a lot easier. How is that klein tool for stripping cat6? That seems to be my biggest issue now, getting a quick easy strip without cutting into the twisted pairs.

Does anyone have a recommendation on getting watertight connections? I have had some issues there as well.

David

I've been packing my connections full of dielectric grease and haven't had a connection issue in more than a year (fingers crossed).