thanks but the MCM tool is for the security sleeve they sell which prevents a coax from being disconnected from the tap. the tool I need fits a "locking terminator" designed to cover or block the tap so that no one can connect to it. it's a special tool that only CATV companies seem to have. gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote: > > Greg, > > MCM carries that tool, part # 33-0025 for $6.69. If you have catalog > #44, you can see it on page #520. > > HTH > > Ken Smith > Gulf Technical Services > 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway > Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 > 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax) > > ------------------ > > On Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:07:17 -0800 "Greg W. Houchin" > <greger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > > > I'd like to borrow a locking terminator tool (Gilbert type) > > for a day so I can get these locking terminators off of a multi-tap I > > got from a salvage store without destroying the jacks. > > Evidently these locking terminator devices are designed to prevent > > someone from reconnecting their cable service when it is supposed to > > be > > disconnected (on ground level service "pop-ups" in the alley)..but > > I'm > > using this old tap to distribute cable drops around my service bench. > > I would be glad to pay for shipping if someone could loan me one > > temporarily...or maybe someone knows a good place to buy one cheap? > > thanks, Greg > > Quality TV > > Amarillo, TX > > ================================= > > Help make your TechAssist database better! > > Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > > ================================= > > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > ================================= > Help make your TechAssist database better! > Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > ================================= > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe ================================= Help make your TechAssist database better! Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips ================================= To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe