Customer Reviews

Paladin 4910 SealTite Pro Compression Cable TV "F" Kit wi th KT 8, LC CST, Flaring Tool, SealTite Pro and 10 RG6/RG6Q in Zipper Case

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The kit is great, but it is incredible that my factory-sealed box had ZERO instructions inside... the quick info outside is totally inadequate (although the photos are nice enough).

You can get very good instructions in a Paladin document from

<http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_library.php>

and click on the link for "Title:Operations Guide". Inside are instructions for a bunch of tools... the key ones in the kit are the 1257 Stripper, and the 1555 Crimper, PLUS the section on the SealTite Cable TV "F" Connectors.

The most glaring "missing info" is that the silver "head" unscrews from the adjustable shaft, and reverses for use with the "F" connectors packed in the box. In other words, the tool is NOT set up for the included connectors. Once you reverse the head, adjust the shaft most of the way in until the front edge of the large knurled knob is on the "6" line (per the instructions in the linked manual above). That eliminates most of the guesswork.

If Paladin had a how-to video, it would be worth 10,000 words!

Previously you had to purchase what seemed like a different tool for every coax type connector. Paladin finally made a truly universal tool that handles rca (with the center pin), normal CATV, and BNC plus handle both rg-59 and rg-6. I've had other so called universal tools that could not do bnc because of the connector size, but paladin made room to get it in and out of the tool.

This kit is a good deal because you get alot of prep tools in one outfit.

Be aware that paladin connectors are great quality but are priced accordingly. they come in 10 packs, 50 packs, and I've seen a 100 pack so if you do alot of terminations, shop around for the best sized package of connectors and be sure that the connectors are matched to your cable.

Note that Rg-6 and rg-6 quad shield both use the same connector.

I have used all types of crimpers. Most use proprietary connectors, dies, etc. This takes all into account and allows for adjustment on the fly to use ALL types of RCA, BNC and F-Type compression connectors. I certainly like this and will add more to the arsenal for all my guys.

I found the tool to be usable, but had a lot of problems getting the connectors to fit tightly on the cable. Seems to have worked fine though. Would not fault the tools for the problems I had.

The tool feels well-constructed, but found it very hard to decently seat connectors on quad. I also find the design of the adjustable head destabilizes the tool somewhat. It's usable, but I wouldn't buy it again.

I bought this took to run structured wiring in my house. I'm using the Belden 7915A cable with T&B SnapNSeal SNS1P6 connectors, and have been totally pleased with it!

There is a bit of a learning curve. As somebody else stated, the tool doesn't come set up for F connectors. Reverse the silver knurled head in the tool so that the narrow part is facing the jaws that hold the cable. Then set the front of this knurled part to about the 6 mark on the tool, and you'll get solid crimps. Initially, I was using the flaring tool to try to make the connectors go on easy. I found it very difficult or almost impossible to get the connectors on if flared more than a tiny bit as the insulation jacket diameter gets slightly larger. It is FAR easier with this combination of parts to just push the fitting on without flaring at all, so I guess I won't need that tool right now.

I purchased a 500ft spool of cable, these tools, and 100 connectors and have about $175 into the whole thing for professional quality connections. I'd have that much into getting a service guy out to the house once!

this kit comes with everything you will need for a great connection.....it works will ALL sizes of connectors, and type of fittings, no more wondering if I was buying the correct connectors, or fittings, it works with all brands.

The stripper, and cutter and flare tool are great. The crimper itself is designed to work for RCA, F-type and BNC, the problem is the instructions are not very good to adjust the crimper and when you do find the instructions they seem to be wrong. The instructions say to set the crimper to 4 for F-type but using a setting of 4 crushes the metal ring off the paladin connectors (the ones that come with it). I wish there were better instructions after some trial and error and about 6 connectors burned I figured the proper setting for paladin connectors is about a 6 to 7.

After years of fooling around with coax (F) connectors in all types of settings I finally wised up and bought this set. I don't have much to add to what others have said, other than that as a person who is pretty much all thumbs I was pleasantly surprised at how well these tools worked for me. Cut, strip, flare, crimp and you're done. One of those times when the right tool really does matter, at least for those of us who are not dexterous. Incidentally I found that instructions are on the back of the box, and that if you look closely at the photos you'll see how to configure the crimper. I also think this is a better buy than the slightly less expensive package. This package comes with the flaring tool and the cutter, both good, useful tools and as of this writing you'd pay more for each one alone. Recommended.

Excellent product. The fact that you don't need multiple dies to change out for different compressions is great. I have used this product and a bunch of different manufacturers compressions products and it flies through all of them. Well worth the $$$$$$$$