I thought so as well when i saw them at home depot On Dec 19, 2017 12:08 PM, "Jerry Head" <li...@blountbroadband.com> wrote:
> Thanks, I could have sworn I read on the back packaging of a set of > Platinum Tools crimpers "made by KleinTools" > a few years ago...Must have dreamed it. > > On 12/19/2017 12:03 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > > Here you go. > > Jaime Solorza > > On Dec 19, 2017 10:50 AM, "Jerry Head" <li...@blountbroadband.com> wrote: > >> Hi Jaime, >> Would it be possible to post a picture of the back of that package? >> I have a theory I would like to confirm. >> >> On 12/19/2017 11:42 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: >> >> Got these at Cable Source for 78.00 >> >> Jaime Solorza >> >> On Dec 15, 2017 10:59 AM, "Jaime Solorza" <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Like this >>> >>> Jaime Solorza >>> >>> On Dec 15, 2017 10:45 AM, "Josh Luthman" <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> We moved to all Shireen stuff, the EZ connectors make it more accurate >>>> and faster. It's a couple bucks more but well worth it considering time is >>>> expensive. >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Luthman >>>> Office: 937-552-2340 <%28937%29%20552-2340> >>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 <%28937%29%20552-2343> >>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1100+Wayne+St+Suite+1337+Troy,+OH+45373&entry=gmail&source=g> >>>> Suite 1337 >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1100+Wayne+St+Suite+1337+Troy,+OH+45373&entry=gmail&source=g> >>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1100+Wayne+St+Suite+1337+Troy,+OH+45373&entry=gmail&source=g> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 6:39 AM, Faisal Imtiaz < >>>> fai...@snappytelecom.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Have you seen Jaime's work ? >>>>> >>>>> While using factory terminated patch cables, saves times.. but it is >>>>> not easy to have the meticulous, neat and organized cable runs, cause each >>>>> one has to be sized accordingly. >>>>> >>>>> :) >>>>> >>>>> To each their own ! >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> Faisal Imtiaz >>>>> Snappy Internet & Telecom >>>>> http://www.snappytelecom.net >>>>> >>>>> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <%28305%29%20663-5518> >>>>> >>>>> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 <%28305%29%20663-5518> Option 2 or Email: >>>>> supp...@snappytelecom.net >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> *From: *"Steve Jones" <thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> >>>>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>>>> *Sent: *Thursday, December 14, 2017 2:24:48 AM >>>>> >>>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Cable crimpers for RJ-45 work >>>>> >>>>> other than experiencing some really questionable gigabit connectivity >>>>> issues and maddening issues with packetflux sync, on POPs i only see rj45 >>>>> ends valuabled in top end cross connects and radio terminations, >>>>> everything >>>>> else should be punched down to cat5/6 inserts and factory terminated patch >>>>> cables >>>>> why touch your cabling infrastructure? >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 9:16 PM, Steve Jones < >>>>> thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> the biggest cause of failure is not maintaining the blades on ez >>>>>> crimpers. Fresh blades and the ends have zero non ID10T errors (if using >>>>>> the real connectors and not knock offs) >>>>>> moisture --- if you have a drop of water in the connector, its not >>>>>> the connector thats the issue >>>>>> the brown is normally the first indicator, it catches doesnt fully >>>>>> cleave, instinct is to pull it off --- you just uncrimped that pin >>>>>> the next thing is they start beveling --- now moisture can be an >>>>>> issue, but more than likely that scorch, its cause you took a small surge >>>>>> that arced or you are directly shorting (the copper likes to hide behind >>>>>> the remaining insulation >>>>>> >>>>>> maintain your blades, they chew through blades fast >>>>>> >>>>>> dont use cable thats too snug on the insulation, it can roll the >>>>>> crimp, but the garbage cable is probably going to be a problem anyway >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 5:54 PM, Jaime Solorza < >>>>>> losguyswirel...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Not having issue with moisture...the cable slide guides on some >>>>>>> allow cables to be pinched enough to fail even though pin out is >>>>>>> correct. >>>>>>> For now I am going to attribute to my bad Hombre crimper....I like >>>>>>> Klein >>>>>>> so I will buy one this week. Thanks for heads up >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jaime Solorza >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 13, 2017 4:34 PM, "Faisal Imtiaz" <fai...@snappytelecom.net> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jaime, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We have been using Platinum tools crimper for their ez-45 jacks. >>>>>>>> (last 10 years or so ? ) >>>>>>>> Not sure which Klein model you are looking at, I would not be >>>>>>>> surprised if the Klein is an oem by Platinum Tools. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In regards to comments about moisture and shorting ... cannot say >>>>>>>> we have seen that as a functional/design defect of using ez-rj45 >>>>>>>> connectors. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Most moisture & water intrusions are due to other issues.. >>>>>>>> (p.s. there is a valid reason why Mimosa includes a small tube of >>>>>>>> 'superlube' with their radios... it works surprising well in keeping >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> moisture out of the connector, we have started using it more >>>>>>>> 'religiously' >>>>>>>> ) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Faisal Imtiaz >>>>>>>> Snappy Internet & Telecom >>>>>>>> http://www.snappytelecom.net >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <%28305%29%20663-5518> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 <%28305%29%20663-5518> Option 2 or Email: >>>>>>>> supp...@snappytelecom.net >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *From: *"Jaime Solorza" <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> *To: *"Animal Farm" <af@afmug.com> >>>>>>>> *Sent: *Wednesday, December 13, 2017 1:19:09 PM >>>>>>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Cable crimpers for RJ-45 work >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yep...I agree >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jaime Solorza >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Dec 13, 2017 11:15 AM, "Bill Prince" <part15...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Oh. Those "easy-RJ45" things? I hate those. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> bp >>>>>>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 12/13/2017 9:08 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The guys I work with use nothing but pass through RJ-45 connectors >>>>>>>>> so I am looking at Klein one. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jaime Solorza >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Dec 13, 2017 10:05 AM, "Bill Prince" <part15...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Passthrough RJ45? Or other style connectors? Only the RJ45 is >>>>>>>>>> done from the end. The other dies go in from the side (as is >>>>>>>>>> typical). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> bp >>>>>>>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 12/13/2017 9:01 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> does it work with pass through connectors? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Jaime Solorza >>>>>>>>>> Wireless Systems Architect >>>>>>>>>> 915-861-1390 <%28915%29%20861-1390> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Bill Prince <part15...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have a Paladin that has replaceable dies. It's a little >>>>>>>>>>> different in that you insert the RJ45 from the end instead of the >>>>>>>>>>> side. I >>>>>>>>>>> have dies for all the usual suspects, RJ45, RJ11, BNC, N >>>>>>>>>>> connectors, etc. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-PA8033-Ergonomic-CrimpALL-Cr >>>>>>>>>>> imper/dp/B00006HYWF?SubscriptionId=AKIAI6T6MQZ3NIEZLJXQ&tag= >>>>>>>>>>> hanutt0f-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeA >>>>>>>>>>> SIN=B00006HYWF&ascsubtag=534fd1a1-e9c8-4552-bc51-40082f82ce65 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> bp >>>>>>>>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 12/13/2017 8:37 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> What are you kool kats using for your LAN cable crimps? >>>>>>>>>>> Mine started breaking end of connectors and caused some issues. >>>>>>>>>>> Luckily I had a spare...looking at the Klein one but open to >>>>>>>>>>> suggestions. >>>>>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>>>>>> Jaime Solorza >>>>>>>>>>> Wireless Systems Architect >>>>>>>>>>> 915-861-1390 <%28915%29%20861-1390> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> >