asked on Cable Troubleshooting: I need suggestions re a "Recommended minimum" set of tools
Recently I've been asked to do more and more cable troubleshooting as part-time work. I don't want to spend more money than I have to, and I'd like to purchase the tools gradually over time as justified by the work I'm getting.
Can you please recommend a minimum set of tools (and suppliers/vendors) for someone who occasionally goes to a customer's site to do trouble-shooting, including cable trouble-shooting? I'm hoping to spend in the range of $500 altogether, not $20,000. Am I dreaming? For example, I've found a cable certifier at http://www.discount-low-voltage.com/Tools-Testers/Testers for $361.
1. Crimping tool, including RJ45 cable ends - got it
2. Cable tester - got it, but I need a better one
3. Cable certifier
4. Toner probe
5. Punch down tool
6. Battery voltage testing tool
7. What am I missing, that would be in the category of an "essential" tool for someone in this business?
Thanks
Can you please recommend a minimum set of tools (and suppliers/vendors) for someone who occasionally goes to a customer's site to do trouble-shooting, including cable trouble-shooting? I'm hoping to spend in the range of $500 altogether, not $20,000. Am I dreaming? For example, I've found a cable certifier at http://www.discount-low-voltage.com/Tools-Testers/Testers for $361.
1. Crimping tool, including RJ45 cable ends - got it
2. Cable tester - got it, but I need a better one
3. Cable certifier
4. Toner probe
5. Punch down tool
6. Battery voltage testing tool
7. What am I missing, that would be in the category of an "essential" tool for someone in this business?
Thanks
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Thanks CompProbSolv. You've been very helpful. I think I'll close this now and give you all the points. There's probably no end to this conversation, depending which technology a person is more interested in.
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Thank you very very much, nobus. I've found a place where I can rent one.
then i guess you'll be sold on it
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This is the 2nd time I'm closing this?
yea- there are many problems with closing on this "new" EE version...
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Hopefully this can be finally closed now, thanks.
from what i see it is not closed yet
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Well, I've closed it three times now. :) It does seem like a bug in their new version, we must be patient.
then ask a mod to help a bit - use request attention
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Already done.
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The problem is, when I start with "Best solution", then the module immediately goes to close the issue without allowing me to specify any assisted solutions.
And when I start with Assisted Solutions, the problem never goes away. It doesn't close.
And when I start with Assisted Solutions, the problem never goes away. It doesn't close.
i also had trouble with the new system
i find it NOT user friendly - but they are working on it
i find it NOT user friendly - but they are working on it
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I'm sure it will be resolved in a week or two.
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Hopefully this will close the question.
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asdf
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OK