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<blockquote data-quote="jeallen01" data-source="post: 1149096" data-attributes="member: 176704"><p>I don't think that changing to compression connectors would make much difference in your situation - just allow enough additional cable that you can then tie/tyrap them so that they don't get caught when the dish moves.</p><p></p><p>As for compression connectors: I tried quite a few of them 2-3 years ago and finally gave up on the concept because:</p><p>Most <em>(in my hands at least!)</em>:</p><p>- don't clamp the cables properly &/or actually pull off easily, &/or don't seal properly against moisture</p><p>- the compression connectors can get quite expensive if you use many, and that makes practicing an expensive exercise!</p><p>- the tools themselves can get very expensive as well.</p><p></p><p>Therefore, unless one "get's lucky" I think they are best left to pro installers, and I'll certainly stick to the cheap/simple twist-on ones installed correctly - which I <strong><em>can</em></strong> do as/when required.</p><p></p><p>I think the expensive "pro" versions do seem to work well when they are used by professional installers who get lots of practice and thus get proficient with them <em>(and can charge the tools and consumables against tax!)</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Standing by for flak from people who do successfully use compression connectors!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite13" alt=":-rofl2" title="roll on floor :-rofl2" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":-rofl2" /></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jeallen01, post: 1149096, member: 176704"] I don't think that changing to compression connectors would make much difference in your situation - just allow enough additional cable that you can then tie/tyrap them so that they don't get caught when the dish moves. As for compression connectors: I tried quite a few of them 2-3 years ago and finally gave up on the concept because: Most [I](in my hands at least!)[/I]: - don't clamp the cables properly &/or actually pull off easily, &/or don't seal properly against moisture - the compression connectors can get quite expensive if you use many, and that makes practicing an expensive exercise! - the tools themselves can get very expensive as well. Therefore, unless one "get's lucky" I think they are best left to pro installers, and I'll certainly stick to the cheap/simple twist-on ones installed correctly - which I [B][I]can[/I][/B] do as/when required. I think the expensive "pro" versions do seem to work well when they are used by professional installers who get lots of practice and thus get proficient with them [I](and can charge the tools and consumables against tax!) Standing by for flak from people who do successfully use compression connectors!:-rofl2[/I] [/QUOTE]
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