Questions and Answers for Klein Tools Modular Installation Kit

A:  The Klein Tools model # VDV226011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper is designed for use with CAT5e and CAT6. It is not recommended for use with CAT7.

A:  Yes, this will work on Cat7 cable.

A:  The crimper is designed for CAT3 to CAT6A cable. It has not been tested on CAT7.

A:  No, this unit crimps RJ45, RJ11 and RJ12 modular connectors.

A:  On the "front" side there are slots for crimping 6- and 8-pin connectors. On the "back" side there is a slot for crimping 4-pin connectors (there's a close-up picture of that). I'm pretty sure that would work for RJ9 or RJ22 connectors, but I haven't actually crimped those myself.

A:  Yes, the VDV226-011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper and Stripper is designed to crimp 4, 6 and 8-position modular connectors (RJ22, RJ11/RJ12 and RJ45)

A:  Yes I have had no problems doing so.

A:  No the wires need to be cut to length and inserted into the RJ45 plug to crimp. The wires do not protrude from the plug. I recommend a nice pair of electricians scissors.

A:  The Klein Tools model # VDV226001SEN Crimper is not designed to cut the excess wire at the same time while crimping.

A:  No

A:  No

A:  No, Wires must be cut to proper length before inserting into a RJ45 connector for crimping.

A:  No

A:  No, phone and Ethernet only

A:  NO!! this tool is for crimping phone jacks and Ethernet jacks. There are many wire terminal crimpers, but NOT this one.

A:  The Klein Tools model # VDV226011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper is designed to cut, strip, and crimp Twisted Pair, Ethernet, and RJ45 voice and data cables.

A:  No, this is not appropriate for stripping automotive wiring and terminals. This is for telephone and network cabling and connection crimping.

A:  No

A:  No

A:  No, it is not designed to strip romex.

A:  No. This tool is strictly for multi-core, low-voltage network cable. It enables you to attach an Ethernet terminal to a Cat5 or Cat6 cable. Romex is for house wiring. You need something like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Kurve-Dual-Non-Metallic-Cable-Stripper-Cutter-K1412/100630659

A:  no

A:  No. I knife would strip Romex better.

A:  It is not designed for that purpose.

A:  No.

A:  The Klein Tools VDV226011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper is not designed for use with EZ connectors.

A:  Yes. Check the colors on an existing connector before crimping.

A:  Yes, I use this everyday for Ethernet cables both Cat5 and 6

A:  It will crimp any Cat5/6 connector, but will not cut the excess from a EZ connector.

A:  No.

A:  No it does not.

A:  The sequence is shown on the instructions, and you can Google it. Best thing is to look at an existing cable and duplicate it. The articles can be confusing.

A:  The Klein Tools Model # VDV226-011 Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper does not show the wiring sequence on it. Please see Klein Tools Model # VDV226-107 for a Ratcheting Modular Crimper that does show the wiring sequence on the tool.

A:  No it doesn't, nor is the sequence shown in the instructions. Google 568B and you will find a number of easy to use images.

A:  This is not for Coax

A:  No - it's for Ethernet cable and connectors.

A:  No

A:  It is not designed for stripping or crimping RG-6.

A:  The Klein Tools VDV226011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper is designed to cut and strip paired-conductor cables (round STP/UTP and flat-satin phone cable). It crimps 4, 6, and 8 position modular connectors (RJ22, RJ11/RJ12, and RJ45). For tools that will strip and crimp coax cable like RG-6, please see the following: VDV211-048 Compact Compression Crimper – Crimps compression F, BNC, and RCA connectors to inside (premises) coaxial cable: Mini-coax, RG58, RG59, RG6, RG62, and RG6QS. VDV211-063 Compression Crimpers – Crimps most compression F, BNC, and RCA connectors to majority of coaxial cables: Mini-coax, RG58, RG59, RG6, RG62, RG6QS, RG7, and RG11. VDV110-061 Coax Cable Stripper – for RG6, RG6-QS, and RG59 VDV110-095 Coax Cable Stripper – for RG6, RG6-QS, RG59, RG11, and RG7

A:  The VDV226011SEN Ratcheting Modular Crimper/Stripper is made in Taiwan.

A:  Tool made in Taiwan (Republic of China, NOT Peoples Republic of China).

A:  Taiwan