List of required tools

Check yourself with this checklist:

Check List
tools (RU)
Samsung phone

Must-have Galaxy S22 or Samsung Galaxy S23FE

Other models do not work

7" Pliers

To cut wires

7/16 or 11mm wrench

Fits all types of connectors

RG6/5, RG11 Stripper

3 in 1. Strips all coaxial wires.

RG11 Crimper

Also allows you to crimp RG6/5.

Toner

Allows you to easily find the right cable, and determine the short circuit.

Key for terminators

To open terminated ports.

Key for tap locks

Most taps are closed with this key

"P-shaped" Key for tap locks

Most ground taps are closed with this key

Connector screwdriver

Unscrews difficult to access and protected connectors

12" 3/8 Drill/Drill

Buy this exact bit. It drills through all materials. To drill holes for cables.

3/16 Drill/Drill

Buy this exact bit.To mount hose box and wires.

Drill with hammer

For quick and easy work with screws, and for drilling holes for cables.

Strong Screwdriver

You need a Phillips and a flat. I recommend this model.

Traffic cones

At least two cones for safe operation.

Utility Knife / construction knife

For work with drywall, wires, etc.

Hammer

Drive in anchors, move things that doesn't want to move, etc.

Work Gloves.

Needed for safe work on a pole. (Saves from electric shock)

Special Shovel

To run cable under the sidewalk, also allows you to earn + 30$ for bury jobs.

Fish Tape

Allows you to pull cables through pipes.

At least 100ft.

Headlamp

For working in poorly lit locations

Hard hat

For High Voltage Protection. Mandatory use when working on the pole!

Safety Vest

Obligatory when working with the Air Drop and the ladder.

Raincoat

A good raincoat for COMFORTABLE work under rain

Safety Belt

Must wear when working at heights.

Ground rod or long Drill bit

To run cable under the concrete walkway.

The rod will need to be bent 90*

The drill bit requires a powerful drill.

Work boots

Mandatory Wear all working hours! Boot Requirements:

Closed full boot with anti-slip outsole, 3/4 in heel and Shin Protector

6 Foot ladder

Need it for attic climbing, fixing air drop, etc. Must be fiberglass.

I have a man who sells great 6" ladders through 40$

Ladder 28Ft

To work with air drop. Mandatory fiberglass.

I have a man who sells great 28" ladders with hooks for 300$

Hooks and "V" shaped fixing for Stairs

For secure attachment to the pole and wire.


Not

mandatory

A list of things that will make work easier

Highly recommended to purchase:

Signal detector

Allows you to instantly know if there is a signal on the wire/socket. Нe guarantees the quality of the signal and its belonging to Spectrum.

RJ45 Phone Adapter

Allows you to quickly measure the speed of the Internet via cable. It also allows you to easily identify what went bad: a modem or a router.

Tester for everything

Tones cables without touching them and even through the splitter. It also allows you to diagnose the phone and the Internet.

Amplifier

Illegal way to improve the signal. Used only when the signal is slightly too high, without the possibility of improving in other ways. In other cases, we fix the signal, or report tap !


110v converter

110v converter

For powering devices away from the wall outlet. (Amplifier, modem...).

Link for Makita! Get it under your screwdriver!


Rj45/11 Crimper

To work with Internet and telephone cables

Push On connector

For quick connection of miter, etc.

Beam detector

Helps to find the beam

to install the outlet

Strong screed

Allows ladders to be fastened easily, quickly and firmly

Drywall saw

Speeds up work with drywall.

Mini crowbar

Auxiliary tool


Electric screwdriver

Techs say it's handy.


Best coax Crimper

Crimps RG5/6


Cable Caddy

For easy cable routing


Lighter

To warm up old, stale cables.

Tool bag

One of the best bags


Tool belt

Instead of a bag.

Also very convenient


Vest with pockets

Instead of a bag.

They say it's also very convenient


Speed Wrench

Pure magic outside of Hogwarts


Cable Probe

Pulling cables under the house, through tight spaces, attics and

walls.

6dB filter

Lowers the Down Stream without touching the Up stream. In my opinion, it is a must-have.

Bit for screws

With this bat you will forget about scrolling and slipped bits. And the magnet will make your work much more pleasant.


RB2 Stapler

Very handy cable stapler, NOT to be confused with regular! Handy at work as well as at home.

Bluetooth Adapter

Adds Bluetooth functionality to any car.

Allows you to sing between jobs.

Powerful piercing

Finds cables underground in walls and easily locates the right cable among 50 others.


SDS-Plus Hammer Drill

For drilling cable holes in hard surfaces. A 3/16 drill bit is included with this drill bit


SDS+ Drill bit for rotary hammers

If you bought hammer drill, you will need two drill bits:

3/8 Spade Drill Bit

Wood Pen, Much faster and easier to drill holes in wood and drywall. Get an extension cord for the quill!

Spade Drill Bit extension

Allows to pass even the thickest walls, needed for the Spade Drill Bit.

Pipe nozzle

Allows you to clean pipes. It speeds up the search for the other end of the underground pipe. By applying water from the tap side, it becomes obvious where the other end of the pipe is hidden.

Filter for 3dB

Lowers both Downstream and UpStream by 3dB.

Useful for taking metrics off tap.

Mini monitor

Allows you to quickly and clearly understand the problem with the

A TV or a TV box.

Endoscope

Simplifies cable pulling.

Charger for the Miter

Additional charger for VeEx cx310 miters

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