RJ45 crimper and connector suggestions

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I've seen a few posts regarding suggestions on which crimpers to use but wanted to get some more suggestions. I see IPCAMTALK crimpers on Amazon. Anyone purchased these in here? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDYRQXB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=ipctk-20&linkId=5c880a4724bb377851ec9e112ad270bc

Also, every CAT6 RJ45 connector I find has negative reviews... monoprice and amazon are the two places I've been looking. Suggestions and links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
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I've seen a few posts regarding suggestions on which crimpers to use but wanted to get some more suggestions. I see IPCAMTALK crimpers on Amazon. Anyone purchased these in here? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDYRQXB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=ipctk-20&linkId=5c880a4724bb377851ec9e112ad270bc

Also, every CAT6 RJ45 connector I find has negative reviews... monoprice and amazon are the two places I've been looking. Suggestions and links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Hi @freshjs_23

I recall one which looked similar on monoprice ( they appear to no longer have it ) - looks like that ipcamtalk branded one - my expectations is that it should be fine for the job.
 
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I've seen a few posts regarding suggestions on which crimpers to use but wanted to get some more suggestions. I see IPCAMTALK crimpers on Amazon. Anyone purchased these in here? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDYRQXB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=ipctk-20&linkId=5c880a4724bb377851ec9e112ad270bc

Also, every CAT6 RJ45 connector I find has negative reviews... monoprice and amazon are the two places I've been looking. Suggestions and links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
I know I'm biased but I use my IPCT crimper on all my camera jobs. I should really take a video of it in use and post it, might help.
 
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I usually use Monoprice and lately these and have had zero problems with both. Just make sure you are not using stranded cable with them. I've been using this cable for inside and out since 2014 and it has been absolutely perfect.
Those are the ones I looked at. I will give those a try with the IPCT crimper tool. Thanks!
 
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I have used the 2 piece (connector + insert) from monoprice and sold here on amazon and have had zero problems. Others on this forum have used the one-piece from monoprice as suggested by @Mike .
Either way, I'd go with recommendations from people that use these frequently...if you rely too much on negative reviews you'll never buy anything from anybody.

I don't know everything there is to know about everything (wife disagrees) but after reading a few negative reviews of the 2 piece versions on amazon I can say, just by the wording and the terminology, that most of the people having issues could not pour pee out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel.

Technique and practice will make or break your success. Anyone that expects to make their first 10 cables perfect, having never done it before and doing it infrequently, is being unrealistic, IMO. If you do several cables every week for months and still have a 10% failure rate you need to re-examine FIRST OF ALL....your technique.
 
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Until you get the hang of it you might want to look for the pass-though connectors.
I gave a buddy of mine a Klein crimper and a pack of 50 Platinum EZ Connectors and he never called for help, made it easy for him.
I went with the regular single piece connector and using the crimping tool from my network team at work. I will update once I terminate the cat6. Thanks guys for the help and suggestions.
 

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I invested in a Plantinum Tools EZ-RJ45 crimper and the EZ-RJ45 plugs and it was the best investment ever. I have now binned all my old rj45 plugs. Don’t even need to use a tester now as you know it just works.
 

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Well, I’ve over 600cams installed since changing and no duds yet.
 

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I invested in a Plantinum Tools EZ-RJ45 crimper and the EZ-RJ45 plugs and it was the best investment ever. I have now binned all my old rj45 plugs. Don’t even need to use a tester now as you know it just works.
I've also had good luck with this crimper tool and connectors!
 

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Until you get the hang of it you might want to look for the pass-though connectors.
I gave a buddy of mine a Klein crimper and a pack of 50 Platinum EZ Connectors and he never called for help, made it easy for him.
That is what I have been using for my Cat6 cable. No problems and it is easier.
 

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I would think that with over 600 cams installed you would no longer need the benefit of the pass-through connectors. :winktongue:
Time is money and pass-through connectors are cheap.

It’s like I always tell people, if you have a small hole to bore, do you get the corded drill out or the cordless?
 
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