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Anyone know what the connector is that the telco company uses for their outside copper splices? It looks a lot like a beanie, but it is inline, clear jacket, metal inside. I think they use a special crimp tool to install. Not a 3M Scotchlok.

Those could be the 709 connectors that were made by AT&T/Lucent/Avaya (I think someone else makes them now). They are crimped with simple needle-nose pliers.

They are more likely AMP Picabond connectors that are/were very popular. They are now made under the Tyco Electronics name since Tyco bought AMP a while back. Picabonds use a special crimping tool.

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Ed
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How come there's always enough time to go back and fix it a second time?

[This message has been edited by ev607797 (edited August 25, 2005).]

That's them! I did a google search on your suggestions and it's the picabond connector I was looking for.

Thanks

If you are looking to buy them, don't forget you will need the tool. That stuff is on e-bay all the time.

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Ed
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How come there's always enough time to go back and fix it a second time?

Aren't Pic tools rather pricey??

[This message has been edited by John-BNSystems (edited August 26, 2005).]

They sure are!! I found out they are between $250 & $300 for the crimper. Found the connectors on e-bay but no luck on a "previously enjoyed" tool

Yes, they are expensive. That's why you really only see these connectors used by Telcos and professional contract cable splicers. The connector is MUCH smaller than a standard connector, ie: Scotchlok, yet much more versatile for small work where modules aren't appropriate.

If you are looking for a small, inline, full-pair connector, try to find the AT&T/Lucent/Avaya 709SC (gel-filled) or 709SD (unfilled) connectors. They are really easy to use with only a pair of pliers and don't take up a lot of room in a splice bundle.

Fiber is taking over, so a lot of copper splicers are hanging up their tool belts. You should keep an eye out on e-bay for the hand crimper; they show up all the time but they go quickly.

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Ed
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How come there's always enough time to go back and fix it a second time?

Here is the link to T&B. They manufacture the 709 series splices.

https://www.tnbstuffineed.com/pdf/CDS-709.pdf#search='T%26B%20709SD'
Rcaman

we use the amp picabond tools daily here in the northeast.. still the most effective tool we have for small splicing issues.. fiber is coming, but copper will outlast us all.. so i don't see them leaving field work anytime soon..

if you do alot of splices look at the 710 tool.It works preety good and fast.

Jamey