Just realized I pick coax connectors based on what feels right

Been a toss-up between compression and crimp-on F connectors for years. Stuck with compression after a job in Royal Oak where crimps kept failing on a wet roof.

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robertb472mo ago

Does the "right feel" ever steer you wrong on a hot roof where the rubber gets soft, or are you pretty dialed in by now?

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bennett.nora2mo ago

You ever get that feeling where a connector just feels a little too loose going on, like it's not gonna hold up no matter how tight you crank it? I've had that happen with a few batches of cheaper connectors on hot days, and it always makes me second-guess myself. Do you find that gut feeling changes depending on the weather, or is it pretty consistent for you regardless?

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