Klein Tools VDV002-818 Coax Install and Test Kit with Crimp Tool, Includes Tester, Stripper and Universal F Connectors
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Oct 14 – Oct 15
Style: Install and Test Kit
Features
- COMPLETE COAX CABLE TOOL KIT: Includes all essential tools to prepare, connect, and test coax cables, providing a comprehensive solution
- EASY CABLE PREPARATION: 2-Level Radial Stripper allows for easy single-operation coax cable preparation, saving time and effort
- RELIABLE CRIMPING: Compact Crimper ensures quick and reliable crimping of compression F-connectors (6-Pack included), ensuring secure connections
- CONNECTION VERIFICATION: Coax Explorer 2 tests and verifies connections, providing clear indications of good, open, or short connections for efficient troubleshooting
- DURABLE AND LONG-LASTING: The tools in this kit are built to withstand frequent use, ensuring longevity and reliability
- USER-FRIENDLY AND PORTABLE: The kit is designed for ease of use and portability, making it suitable for professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts alike
Description
This Coax Installation and Cable Testing Kit contains everything you need to prepare, connect and test coaxial cables: The VDV110-061 cable stripper prepares multiple types of cable in common voice/data/video applications and features an exclusive sliding depth gauge and variable stripping capability. The VDV212-008SEN compact compression crimper is an advanced DIY tool for fast, reliable F-connector installation that provides fast insertion and removal of cable and connector. The VDV512-100 Coax Explorer 2 verifies proper continuity of F-connector coaxial cables and maps their location, and the 6 included Universal F Compression Connectors provide excellent holding power and signal strength you require.
Brand: KLEIN TOOLS
Color: Black/Yeloow
Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
Handle Material: Plastic
Grip Type: power
Brand Name: KLEIN TOOLS
Model Number: VDV002-818
UPC: 092644581939
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: Klein Tools
Unit Count: 1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number: 39
Included Components: 1 Coax Cable Stripper 2-Level, Radial (Cat. No. VDV110-061); 1 Compression Crimper - Compact, F-Connector (Cat. No. VDV212-008); 1 Coax Explorer Tester (Cat. No. VDV512-057); 6 Universal F Compression Connectors - RG6/RG6-Q
Item Type Name: Klein Tools VDV002-818 Coax Installation and Testing Kit
Manufacturer Part Number: VDV002-818
Manufacturer Warranty Description: Klein Tools electronic test and measurement devices (and accessories), manufactured and sold for commercial or industrial uses, are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase (unless otherwise noted on the product packaging)
Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
Color: Black/Yeloow
Handle Material: Plastic
Grip Type: power
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Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
Purchased to fix the ends on my house TV antenna coax cable. High quality and worked great. Klein makes very good products.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by David Vollendorf
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
I'll start off saying I'm not a professional. I've dabbled in making my own cat 6 cables before and when I wanted to move my modem to another room I called my ISP and they said it would cost $65. This was cheaper so I figured I'd give it a try. The strip tool, tester, and terminator tool all worked great and the kit even came with a few cable terminators to play with. I was able to accomplish what I set out to and now I have another tool in the arsenal! I'm very pleased with this kit and would recommend it to a friend.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by W. Howerton
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
Great tool kit for installing your own coax cable. I'm big into DIY and I just got rid of cable TV in favor of Over The Air (OTA) TV and streaming services. After running my own cable and installing the cable ends using this kit and included connectors, I can say it is the best tool kit I've ever used for this type of work. Back in the day I used to install coax ends for a company that I worked for. The older style crimp-ons are much less satisfying than these newer style. I fell like they will hold for a very long time. I also like the test kit it came with. The only issue I have with the test kit is that you nee a male/male adapter to use it. It does not come with one and even states as much in the directions.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025 by Don M.
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
*Warning* I haven't read reviews on this since I felt quite comfortable with past experiences involving Klein Tools, so I decided to forego the usual research. What follows are my observations alone. The Crimping Tool, Tester, and compression fittings are of the quality you would expect from Klein Tools. Fortunately the use of the tool is quite "intuitive" for people who would most likely purchase it. I say that because the instructions leave a little bit to be desired, until you comprehend the page lay out created to accommodate all the languages. That said, the first item one would use is the stripper to prepare the coaxial cable. It is subject to variables, cable type, insulation, and shielding. It may be the weakest performing part of the kit in my opinion. The instructions start you with three rotations and pulling the insulation loose. You may have to adjust rotations for insulation thickness and shielding styles, be they foil or braided wire. Three is a good start, but sometimes four is necessary, then again, it might cut through to the copper cable, which is a bit too deep. It is a simplistic device, lightweight but gives the first impression it is a Happy Meal Toy giveaway compared to the other components. But it is a tool, with sharp cutting blades, not a toy. Many years ago I would have had the stitches to prove it. Blades do eventually wear out, but I imagine you will loose track of where you left it way long before you need to resort to a pocket knife for the purpose. The tester verifies coaxial cable continuity which confirms your work. You need every bit of coaxial cable terminated properly to avoid degradation of the signal. There are enough inherent properties that will affect your signal, be it cable or antenna. Connections are one of the easiest to address. The compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or pouch. Small, simple pushbutton LED indicates cable status (good-open-short). It has a built in lithium battery included, convenient but that makes it an eventual "throw away" item when you are trying to check that cable someday in the future. Disappointment up front, they should have included a "barrel connector" for the "female" testing end. (Blue Capped item next to Tester body) I had some around and it save me a "Shoot, now I gotta go and get a part to make it work." Take note, generally, when one opens a packet they hope to get right down to business. Subtract a point. The compression tool works like a charm...give em a point. That brings us back to even. I am sure there are numerous compression tools available, but you get what you pay for nearly every time. I would have went five stars, but the instructions were trying to say the least, and they shouldn't be. There must be a market for bi-lingual instruction manual technical writers. Especially for those who are not really fluent in any of the languages interpretations you have chosen for the manual. The Tool is a good value when considering the accessories included as part of the package. As my dear wife put it after observing a demonstration of the whole termination process, "That's nice." You just can't beat that type of a ringing endorsement in this day and age.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014 by Melvin Johnson
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
This tool was awesome. I’m not usually this amazed by tools. But this tool was super easy to use to reroute my coaxial cabling around my house. I probably should have read the instructions, but I winged it on a test cable and it worked first time. Saved a lot of headache. Now my cable feed goes straight to my modem. Instas of doing a Leo around my entire house.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026 by Joel E.
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
Just repaired my RV Cable port. Watched the You Tube videos a bunch of times and finally tried my hand for the first time. Stripper worked perfectly, the connectors are first rate and the crimper... one firm squeeze and the job was done! I fixed my cable too. So easy and the result was a professional looking and feeling result. I installed a new cable port from Ace as well and the cable is so much clearer now! Plus I have 4 more RG6 connectors for future repairs. Really glad I bought the Klein. Good quality tools.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024 by Paul Glendinning
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
Wow! I can make TV antenna lines now, I wish I had this a few years ago. My neighbors are asking me to help them with their lines. It’s very easy. The connectors and the tool is very good quality. The cutter body is made from plastic but I didn’t have trouble with the knife like some said, it cuts perfectly for me. Put the cable in the hole, spin the cutter and BAM! a perfect cut. On the crimper, all you have to do is make sure the wire is fully inserted into the crimper before you crimp. The directions are lacking. It took me a while to figure out the connector with the blue tip goes with the tester. I was in such a hurry, I didn’t even notice it in the kit at first and I wondered how the tester would work without something on the other end of the wire. Once I figured it out by finding the piece that didn't look like the others, this made my job very easy. I would disconnect one TV and put the blue tip on the cable, and then I would go outside and find the wire that lights up green. So, it’s not only a good tester but an excellent way to find the wire you are looking for. The kit does come with the connectors shown in the picture. I wasn't sure so I ordered some extra just in case. BTW, the tips are excellent quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016 by Susan
Style: Prepare, Connect and Test, Coax, F
I had problems with cable in my house ever since a moved in. Tee signal upstairs would flake out and the TV would pixelate. I had the cable company come out and they re-did some splitters but it didn't really help. I had two different cable companies over this time period and the same kinds of problems. So I bought one of these kits and a spool of cable, some bi-directional splitters and re-strung everything I could in the house. I used the newer type of cable (RG6 Quad shield) and this kit. I didn't realize how bad my old connectors and cable was until I started replacing it with this. The connectors crimp on rock solid and not sure why others were having problems, but it all worked great for me. I watched a couple of videos about the proper way to work with quad Shield (pretty easy). When I finished, everything worked great. I even strung extra cable to some spots I might need it in the future. Note -= there were two places where I could NOT replace the old style cable - but I did put the new connectors on using this kit. Tee cable still worked great. Including the ability to interact with the remote (some kind of two way communication down the cable, not just at the TV) So why four stars? - I guess because I had to come up with a way to store it all together, with the instructions, when I was done using it. It could have come with a zip lock and I would have been happy - but nothing, so I had to come up with something myself. Final confession - I never used the tester, so I cant tell you if that worked well or not, but I am guessing it would work just fine.
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