Is 16 AWG OK for Sky/Freeview Coax?

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AzaK

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#157232 24-Nov-2014 17:38

Hi guys. I put in an order for some RG9 (18AWG) Coax that I have to install tomorrow as part of a structured wiring before the gib goes up (tomorrow or the next day). However I just got a call from the retailer saying that their supplier only has 16AWG (RG11??) at the moment. Will this work OK for general coax for video to the rooms? Do I need any special tools, connectors etc or do standard F-Type coax connectors work OK?

I'm going to be using the Clipsal 30 Series mechs like this - http://stcp5793-59.ashop.com.au/p/887280/clipsal---mech-f-f-type-white-30-series-30pfmwe.html

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#1182292 24-Nov-2014 18:00

You'd normally specify RG6

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#1182295 24-Nov-2014 18:23

RG9 isn't suitable for TV, it's 50 ohm cable.

You would always use RG6 for runs, you'd only use RG11 for distribution in a large install as it's a lot lower loss.

If you're terminating the cable then yes you're going to need a compression tool and compression connectors. Nobody crimps cables these days as compression connections are vastly superior.

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#1182331 24-Nov-2014 19:12

You will be paying big dollars for RG11, also the connectors are hellishly expensive. And what supplier doesn't have RG6?!

Stewarts/JA Russell have this on stock by the bucket load.

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#1182335 24-Nov-2014 19:21

It might also help for you to explain what your goal is - if you're distributing baseband video you should use RG59

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#1182352 24-Nov-2014 19:39

Video Baseband > RG59
V/UHF domestic and commercial drop > RG6
V/UHF commercial backbone > RG11

I dont understand why you would be using RG11 in a domestic, its pretty unwieldy to handle, definitely not recommended for wall drops.

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#1182367 24-Nov-2014 20:26

sbiddle: It might also help for you to explain what your goal is - if you're distributing baseband video you should use RG59

It's just preparatory for behind the wall wiring whilst I can for Freeview and Sky.

cyril7: Video Baseband > RG59
V/UHF domestic and commercial drop > RG6
V/UHF commercial backbone > RG11

I dont understand why you would be using RG11 in a domestic, its pretty unwieldy to handle, definitely not recommended for wall drops.

Cyril

Yeah that's why I was asking, I wasn't sure if it was really suitable. It's just that they were out of stock of the RG9 at really short notice without pong somewhere else and paying more than I really wanted to. Their RG6 was about 53c/m compared to 1.47 from JARussell and the sparky was charging about that too IIRC if he was going to supply it to me.

Oh and sorry guys, I mistyped when I said RG9 - I meant RG6.

Also, just to really make sure - if it's 16 AWG then it's RG11 by definition correct?

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#1182390 24-Nov-2014 21:02

RG11 really isn't suitable - you'll possibly struggle to get it terminated and sitting in a flush box.

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AzaK

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#1182397 24-Nov-2014 21:12

sbiddle: RG11 really isn't suitable - you'll possibly struggle to get it terminated and sitting in a flush box.

Yeah I'm getting that feeling :) Thanks guys for all your help. It looks like I might be able to get a HUGE roll (305m when I need about 1/3 that) for a little more than 100m from JARussell so I might grab that and just sell off the rest.

Cheers

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#1182883 25-Nov-2014 16:05

AzaK:
sbiddle: RG11 really isn't suitable - you'll possibly struggle to get it terminated and sitting in a flush box.

Yeah I'm getting that feeling :) Thanks guys for all your help. It looks like I might be able to get a HUGE roll (305m when I need about 1/3 that) for a little more than 100m from JARussell so I might grab that and just sell off the rest.

Cheers

They will sell you the drum and you should be able to take it back for a credit when you are done. It is metre marked so shouldn't be a problem.