Does anyone have a tip on what tool you used to cut the channels to make the right fit for each section of wires along the wall? Thanks!
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Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer... » Read More Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :) « Show Less
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A hacksaw works well. Cut from the adhesive side first to prevent accidental peeling of the backing.
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Hello Mr. Efficiency! This is Dr. Tech! :) I used a rotozip with a saw attachment cutting on the back side of the adhesive first. Otherwise, you can use a rotary tool or hacksaw with a fine blade. It doesnt take too much pressure to cut. Use a pencil on the back side of the channel to mark the cut. If you use the channel covers , then the cuts dont have to be perfect. Some installers dont like using the covers in order to give it a seamless look but it takes a steady hand and a near-perfect cut. Also, when installing the channel over/under any trimming, use a thin 12inc ruller as a spacer to allow for the channel covers to be installed. Hope this helps!! Good luck :)
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i just used a simple small hand saw it cut the plastic and the tape with no issue.
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I've had problems with this tool on cable coax wire for tv - I would not use it on speaker wire unless I tried it on many scrap pieces -
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You can either cap the wires or just cut the strip off with scissors or pliers at the last cut line before the 2 leads. It won't hurt a thing. I've done a decent number of led tape installs and am a licensed electrician. Hope this helps.
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You actually guide the wire how you want it cut. I made a pattern, drew the pattern on the Styrofoam and didn't have any issues. Hope this helps. Just another tip...don't tighten down the wire too tight then try to force the cut. Speaking from experience!
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As is no. I had to modify mine for my needs. I carefully cut away the underside supporting walls with a razor knife to give me more room. I checked with my modified cover and the 2 coaxial cables fit but you would have get all the curls out and then use wide duct tape And securely tape the cables to the floor. It is a lot of work but for my purposes it was worth it....If you do as I do be extremely careful not cut yourself and do it slow with proper support!
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I don't know exactly in terms of wire gauges how spacious the channels are, but a typical thick power cable will fit. It will certainly fit in the larger middle channel, and it will probably fit in the smaller side channels.
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A small hole to accommodate the wires is all you need. Slanting it in the direction the wires are heading may help.
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read the extensive review done by www.the wire cutter . Com that should have your answer
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I bought my own speaker wire for installation just to make sure I had the best quality and length that I needed. I ran the wire through the attic and down the inside of the wall, that way all the wires would be hidden.
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Actually the extra wire on the end is cut off its just easier to get it right that way I'd recommend getting their official crimping tool as for higher cross talk or impedance I'm not sure about that as I think it's related to whatever cable you get but either I highly recommend this product generally you can find it in youtube how this process is done
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If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to... » Read More If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck « Show Less
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Try moving it around and rescan it every time you move it. That's what I did and I finally got 25 channels. Move it up higher, down lower, across the room a bit, and then to the other side. Keep moving and scanning until you get more channels. I don't know what else to tell you. I hope it works better for you.
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My husband put a cable casing over top the wires. You can buy the casing at Walmart or Lowes.
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I would not use the ones that came with the system. cheap wires. I bought new wires but yes I would use the ones already in your walls
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It's not that simple, if you don't want to cut wires you'll need adapters from Metra and Scosche. If you want good results, you might also want to invest in an aftermarket receiver or an amp as most stock units don't push out as much power.
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I see that GearGuy already answered this. I tried it on some speaker wire and it didn't work all that well. Maybe it would be ok for the stiff wire that goes to your wall sockets. I'm not sure. The rest of the tool is a keeper even without the wire stripper.
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Do you have the proper RG-6 coax cutting tool? The proper tool has two cutting blades. One removes only the black outer insulation, the other removes the inner white insulation only leaving the inner copper core wire. If you cut this correctly, you should have a portion of exposed inner copper core at the edge of the wire, followed by a section of white insulation covering the copper, core, then an area of black insulation with the outer shield wires pulled back over it. Go onto you tube and search on RG-6 connector and you'll get instructional videos.