I thought those new push-fit coax connectors were just a gimmick

Had a job in a tight attic crawlspace in Tempe last month, and my regular crimp tool was a pain to use up there. The homeowner had a pack of those push-fit ones, so I tried one out of pure frustration. Honestly, it held a solid signal and saved me like 15 minutes of awkward positioning. Has anyone else given these a real shot on a job, or did I just get lucky?

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victor_nelson28d ago

Wait, wire nuts on coax? That's wild. @jordan511, a crimp would definitely beat that, but these push fits are way better than nuts for sure.

tessap9728d ago

People focus too much on the tool and not the situation. A crimp is fine in an open basement, but attics and crawlspaces change the game. The real test is if the connection lasts through temperature swings and vibration. If it passes that, the method doesn't matter. Saving time without a call back is the whole point.

jordan51128d ago

You're right about the real test being lasting through temperature swings. I once saw a wire nut fail in an attic after a hot summer, but the crimp next to it was fine. That stuck with me, @tessap97. It made me less picky about the tool and more about the spot.