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willtel 05-29-2017 01:14 PM

Accidentally cut my Internet coax - possible to DIY fix?
 
Today when working on some drainage issues around my detached garage with my tractor I drug the bucket over the coax cable that provides Internet to my house. I have some coax splicing tools and connectors but the insulator on this cable is bigger than the stuff I have and they won't work.

I've called my provider and they said it will be Thursday before someone can contact me to schedule a repair. Is it possible I can fix this myself before then?

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/3...f004e672_b.jpgSeverance by willtel, on Flickr

Seahawk 05-29-2017 01:34 PM

Yes. I've done it after accidentally doing the same thing:

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Easy with the right connectors, which are available at Wally World, Lowes, Radio Shack, etc.

Jims5543 05-29-2017 01:50 PM

Same here, I cut mine by accident, it was 2" below the surface of the ground, I was pissed, I know they are supposed to be over a foot below.

I had the stuff on hand, I am sure you can get the materials and tools you need at Walmart or Harbor Freight or Home Depot/Lowes or Amazon next day.

I still had a repair order in place, like you a week away, I fixed it and sealed it up with a plastic bag and duct tape, since my stuff was not waterproof.

Repair guy was impressed.

Chocaholic 05-29-2017 01:53 PM

Cut your coax. At least you didn't cut your sack.

Coulda been worse.

masraum 05-29-2017 02:08 PM

Easy peazy!

Definitely not an issue to fix it. Get the right parts for the size coax, get outdoor/waterproof rated connectors and if it's going to be underground, shrink wrap or maybe liquid shrink wrap for a really good seal.

willtel 05-29-2017 02:28 PM

I already tried picking up some connectors at Home Depot and they seem to be too small. I'm assuming this is direct burial cable (would have been nice if they actually buried it) and it is thicker?

You can see what I'm working with here:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/3...bf466e4b_b.jpgCable by willtel, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/3...0a74ce97_b.jpgConnector by willtel, on Flickr

dad911 05-29-2017 02:39 PM

just connect center to center and shield to shield. Signal might be good enough.

willtel 05-29-2017 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad911 (Post 9605870)
just connect center to center and shield to shield. Signal might be good enough.

Done! Who needs connectors anyway?

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4246/3...3796088b_b.jpgFixed? by willtel, on Flickr

All wrapped in plastic bags and propped up on a pressure washer attachment to keep it off the ground.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4199/3...d574936c_b.jpgWaterproofed by willtel, on Flickr

Same as it ever was.
https://i.imgur.com/F8RvgQW.png

Thanks everyone. I spoke to a guy in the neighborhood who knows this stuff and he said the cable is RJ-6 Quad Shield and that is why my normal connectors don't fit.

carambola 05-29-2017 04:26 PM

Well done young man

Don Ro 05-29-2017 07:18 PM

Good job...done in 3 hrs. Beats waiting days for a repairman.

HardDrive 05-29-2017 07:51 PM

Well done sir. Badges!? We don't need no stinking badges.


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