RJ-45 Crimp Tool Recommendations?

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DonC

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#175551 3-Jul-2015 14:33

Hi Guys,

My trusty old RJ-45 crimp tool is gradually falling apart and needs replacing.

I'm looking for suggestions for a replacement. It doesn't do a lot of work, but I'd like something semi-decent to replace it, and if I didn't need the strength of a gorilla to crimp plugs, that'd be nice too!

Thinking of spending up to $100 unless someone comes out with the ultimate suggestion.

Thanks in advance.

Don in Christchurch.

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#1336466 3-Jul-2015 14:36

There's cheapass $20 ones on firstin.co.nz today.

DonC

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#1336489 3-Jul-2015 14:42

So there is.

http://firstin.co.nz/products/network-cable-tester-w-crimper-16570/

Thanks for that. Probably a little more budget than I'm thinking of, but appreciate your time in replying. ;-)

Don.

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#1336496 3-Jul-2015 14:57

We got some of those. Not worth it. They don't crimp properly and you could have intermittent problems with your plugs..

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Old3eyes

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#1336503 3-Jul-2015 15:09

Your friendly local electrical wholesaler (Stewarts / J A Russell / Ideal / Advance) will stock these.
The better outlets will have a product range from cheapish (give to the apprentice who will lose / break it within a month anyway) up to the top end of the market, suitable for a fifty-something sparky who can finally afford to buy himself the best that money can buy

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#1336806 4-Jul-2015 09:37

Ad above, just go to your local Stewarts/JA Russell/Corys and get a pair of the blue handle crimper. Been using mine for years and absolutely nothing wrong with it. Think they were only about $30-$40

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#1336891 4-Jul-2015 12:23

Cdl supply these at good prices

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#1336919 4-Jul-2015 14:01

bales, by Cdl do you mean Computer Dynamics Ltd.? They only deal with companies?

DonC

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#1338066 6-Jul-2015 18:10

Thanks to all that replied. I've decided to go with this...

http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?itemID=408221

It seems to be pretty solid.

FYI: Local electrical supply co wanted over $90 even with sparky discount, so It's just been ordered from Ascent for $41.04 Incl GST & delivery.

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#1338073 6-Jul-2015 18:39

Bit late now but these will be the blue handle ones everybody was talking about. Best crimper I've ever used

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=ITPA-SK316

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#1338082 6-Jul-2015 18:55

Mine looks faster with it's racing stripe!

Oh well. If the new ones fall apart I'll know for next time. ;-)