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Natureboy · 10th June 2008, 07:27 PM

So new location that I want to get open next week. The electrician had the data cables made by some supplier so the ends would be nice and ran in the walls before the drywall, nice and neat.

Of course, I go to start connecting the network and the morons put a 4 pin wire, which is correct, but used the larger heads. I know for sure I told the electrician at least 4 times that they are the smaller heads like a handset cord because they can never understand it. So now my entire network wiring is useless.

Why is it no-one can seem to wrap their head around that it is the smaller ends? I am not sure if he told the guy that made the cables and they screwed it up or what.

The question. I have seen the ends made before. Can they be stripped and made with the right smaller ends and work well? I would imaging he needs a proper crimper for such a job. I just remember in the past if they are not done right it is nothing but problems.

AUUUGGGGG!!! I can't believe it. So much for opening now.

timeout · 10th June 2008, 07:36 PM

I've cut and crimped my own before. Works most times. I have had to redo some. I use a cheap crimper from radio shack.

FIT · 10th June 2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by timeout

I've cut and crimped my own before. Works most times. I have had to redo some. I use a cheap crimper from radio shack.

Are you talking about Cat5?

Natureboy · 10th June 2008, 08:01 PM

No, it is technically RJ22. Same size a phone handset cord end.

FIT · 10th June 2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Natureboy

No, it is technically RJ22. Same size a phone handset cord end.

Gotcha. For timers. As posted above crimping tools are available at Radio Shack and it isn't as hard as you think. Do they have Radio Shack in Canada?

Natureboy · 10th June 2008, 08:07 PM

yes. I think Home Depot and that may have them too. The next problem is, finding the smaller ends.

navigatin1 · 10th June 2008, 08:22 PM

Home depot has the ends and the crimping tool.

I have the same thing in my place and made all my own.

Natureboy · 10th June 2008, 09:24 PM

I just checked home depot. They have the RJ11 ends (larger) and crimper but not the smaller. At least at one store.

I need RJ22 (smaller handset ones) and a crimper that will work with one that small. Dam, have to check the other stores.

Maybe because I am in Canada, who knows.

FIT · 10th June 2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natureboy

I just checked home depot. They have the RJ11 ends (larger) and crimper but not the smaller. At least at one store.

I need RJ22 (smaller handset ones) and a crimper that will work with one that small. Dam, have to check the other stores.

Maybe because I am in Canada, who knows.

If you are up their azz about every detail they get an attitude but as soon as you leave em alone this is the crap that happens. Contractors suck!

Island Cove · 10th June 2008, 10:13 PM

James. call rob, he knows where to get them. 250-951-3820. he is installing a unit right now, so may not answer right away

theislandtan · 10th June 2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natureboy

I just checked home depot. They have the RJ11 ends (larger) and crimper but not the smaller. At least at one store.

I need RJ22 (smaller handset ones) and a crimper that will work with one that small. Dam, have to check the other stores.

Maybe because I am in Canada, who knows.

Its a 4 pin handset end. Call around and ask. If all else fails, call a networking/telephone company and ask if you can buy some from them. If you know anyone that works at a large company, their telecom guys probably have some you could ask/beg for.

Ezliving_Jim · 10th June 2008, 11:00 PM

Local Radio Shack guy can help you with a good crimper and instructions.

sunsally · 11th June 2008, 06:59 AM

We get them at Grainger. I'm not sure if those are in Canada, but any large electrical supply house (like where electricians would get their materials)

MacDaddy · 11th June 2008, 09:11 AM

I actually found them at Sears Hardware before.

DO you have an Ergoline distributor up there? They use them all the time.

movieking · 11th June 2008, 09:58 AM

Home depot use to have the RJ-22 connectors but only as part of a kit that had the crimping tool and other size connectors.

timeout · 11th June 2008, 10:05 AM

Electrical supply store or get them from four seasons.

Derf · 11th June 2008, 10:10 AM

You can also get them from ADI (tmax) probably for 3 times the cost, but they have them.

phattmatt · 11th June 2008, 11:26 AM

nobody has them instock locally when you need them...I had to go online and buy them 1 time

EliteMike · 11th June 2008, 03:46 PM

Yes, they are tough to find. You'll find 11 and 45 everywhere. Your best bet is to call a store that specializes in wiring. I used to get catalogs from tihs computer company that sold every end and tool to make cables. Couldn't tell you who it was though. Good luck if you haven't found one yet

Rob · 11th June 2008, 03:57 PM

We have grainger here.

I just bought a set at "The Source" formally "Radio Shack". They have them.

10th June 2008, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,813	It never ** fails. HELP!! So new location that I want to get open next week. The electrician had the data cables made by some supplier so the ends would be nice and ran in the walls before the drywall, nice and neat. Of course, I go to start connecting the network and the morons put a 4 pin wire, which is correct, but used the larger heads. I know for sure I told the electrician at least 4 times that they are the smaller heads like a handset cord because they can never understand it. So now my entire network wiring is useless. Why is it no-one can seem to wrap their head around that it is the smaller ends? I am not sure if he told the guy that made the cables and they screwed it up or what. The question. I have seen the ends made before. Can they be stripped and made with the right smaller ends and work well? I would imaging he needs a proper crimper for such a job. I just remember in the past if they are not done right it is nothing but problems. AUUUGGGGG!!! I can't believe it. So much for opening now. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

10th June 2008, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
timeout All Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 125	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! I've cut and crimped my own before. Works most times. I have had to redo some. I use a cheap crimper from radio shack.

10th June 2008, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,813	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! No, it is technically RJ22. Same size a phone handset cord end. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

10th June 2008, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,813	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! yes. I think Home Depot and that may have them too. The next problem is, finding the smaller ends. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

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navigatin1 Super Star Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: It's My Money Now! Posts: 710	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! Home depot has the ends and the crimping tool. I have the same thing in my place and made all my own.

10th June 2008, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,813	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! I just checked home depot. They have the RJ11 ends (larger) and crimper but not the smaller. At least at one store. I need RJ22 (smaller handset ones) and a crimper that will work with one that small. Dam, have to check the other stores. Maybe because I am in Canada, who knows. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

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11th June 2008, 06:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
sunsally Leasing VP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,906	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! We get them at Grainger. I'm not sure if those are in Canada, but any large electrical supply house (like where electricians would get their materials) __________________ Ann Wiggins Noe Highline Capital 877-422-4100 x 250 anoe@highlinecapital.com www.highlinecapital.com

11th June 2008, 09:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
MacDaddy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,050	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! I actually found them at Sears Hardware before. DO you have an Ergoline distributor up there? They use them all the time.

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movieking All Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 187	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! Home depot use to have the RJ-22 connectors but only as part of a kit that had the crimping tool and other size connectors.

11th June 2008, 10:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
timeout All Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 125	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! Electrical supply store or get them from four seasons.

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Derf Just a handsome guy. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 720	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! You can also get them from ADI (tmax) probably for 3 times the cost, but they have them.

11th June 2008, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
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EliteMike Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,412	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! Yes, they are tough to find. You'll find 11 and 45 everywhere. Your best bet is to call a store that specializes in wiring. I used to get catalogs from tihs computer company that sold every end and tool to make cables. Couldn't tell you who it was though. Good luck if you haven't found one yet

11th June 2008, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rob Old ******** Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 878	Re: It never ** fails. HELP!! We have grainger here. I just bought a set at "The Source" formally "Radio Shack". They have them. __________________ www.islcovetravel.com

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