george L .225 problem(s)

Rich Gibson · From: Pittsburgh Pa.

I have put together dozens of .155 Gorge L cables without too much difficulty but I just spent about an hour trying to get a .225 cable done and can't seem to get it right.Not even close-no signal not even a weak one.
In the process I,of course,managed to strip the set screw on one of the plugs.
Does anyone know the size of these little things?I need to get some more.
Also any insights on these cables-should be just like the .155's except one more turn of the screw,right?I even read the directions.
Thanks
Rich Gibson

Ken Metcalf · From: San Antonio Texas USA

I have had problems with the .155 angled ends and pitched them.
The strait ends seem okay.
They used to be so good and the newer ones are not so good now.
I think it is no coincidence that they have come out with a heavy duty upgraded line of cords and ends... Oh Well

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Thom Ferman · From: Las Vegas, NV, USA

Hey Rich, I had the same problem with the George L .225 cables after having nothing but good luck with the .155 cables. I finally realized the little grub screw was not making its way through the insulation of the cable and making a shield contact. What I did was put the connector on, screw in the grub screw to make contact with the cable insulation so it would make a mark. Then loosen the screw, remove the connector and carefully shave the insulation away from cable to leave a small area of the shield exposed. Re-orient the connector the same way you previously took it off and screw in the grub screw until it makes positive contact with the shield (verify with a continuity meter or cable tester if you have one). I've not had a .225 cable fail yet using this method.
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Rich Gibson · From: Pittsburgh Pa.

Thanks guys for the response.
Thom I think you are correct.After putting on a plug and taking it off 1/2 doz times I did notice that when I made the perscibed # of turns the screw had not really broken though the cables cover and overturning it ruins the cables core...?Obviously a happy medium somewhere but this was not a problem on the .155's.
I'll try your method when I get a chance.
Thanks

Rich Gibson · From: Pittsburgh Pa.

Hey Thom tried your suggestion today and it worked really well.I also noticed you only need about 1 to 1 1/2 turns with this method instead of the indicated 2 to 3.
Thanks
Rich

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