Virgin media cable extension

[gazdkw82]

Need to move the router. I'm fine with creating my own cat 6 cables but not sure about the other cable that is connected to the router via a wall outlet. It looks like a coax of some kind. The connector says cabelcon 3.9.

If it is just coax, I have some decent quality coax already, should I just purchase some of the connectors and make my own? Are special tools required?

 

[telectrix]

 

[Spoon]

I think the connectors are called 'F Type'

 

[pc1966]

Yes, it is those crappy 'Type F' connectors that use the centre core of the coax as the pin.

You the foil-shielded satellite TV cable to make up and extension leads, you can also get type F / satellite TV connectors and couplers from places like Screwfix/Toolstation/etc in a hurry.

 

[gazdkw82]

Any specific tools required?

 

[pc1966]

If you use the "screw on" connectors you just need wire cutters and a decent knife. Maybe some heatshrink, etc, for a nice finish.

But the crimp ones need the appropriate tool, though I think they are only £20-ish or so.

 

[gazdkw82]

These the ones?

Labgear F-Plug Coaxial Connector 10 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. High quality, twist-on F-type connector plugs. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Defo good just to use standard coaxial cable?

 

[UNG]

These the ones?

Labgear F-Plug Coaxial Connector 10 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. High quality, twist-on F-type connector plugs. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Defo good just to use standard coaxial cable?

There are a few different sizes of F type connector that fit different types / diameters of coaxial cable. If you browse the different F type connectors on the Screwfix site the spec indicates the cable diameters they will fit

 

[brianmoooore]

Screw on F connectors come in different sizes for different size...........
Just seen the new post above. Beaten to it by seconds!

 

[gazdkw82]

There are a few different sizes of F type connector that fit different types / diameters of coaxial cable. If you browse the different F type connectors on the Screwfix site the spec indicates the cable diameters they will fit

And does it matter what diameter I use? Does the diameter have an impact on performance?

 

[brianmoooore]

Not for a short extension. Digital signals need, above all, to be 'clean'. Signal strength doesn't matter anything like as much as it did with analogue signals, until it drops below a minimum level, when the signal will quickly become unusable.

 

[pc1966]

Generally I would go for the CT100 style of cable, 6.8mm outside diameter.

But type F connectors are all a bit crappy, only designed for a few mating cycles which is OK for most domestic stuff that is installed and moved only a couple of time before being discarded.