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Tools & Testers
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Punchdown
tools. These
vital telecom tools quickly attach wire to clips in 66-type blocks and other hardware, and
cut off excess wire. The blade reverses if you want to loop wire through a clip to connect to
other clips,
rather than cut off excess.
 Special package price on industry- favorite 814
punchdown tool with
both 66 and 110 blades. (Cat. #A814-PKG)
For use on punchdown blocks and Category 5 jacks
and patch panels. A simple push will trigger the impact spring mechanism, giving more
efficient and uniform connections with much less effort than is possible with manual
tools. Almost identical to Dracon, and accepts Dracon blades. Many blade types available,
including Krone and BIX. Handle stores second blade. Adjustable impact strength for
different wire thickness, from 22 to 26 gauge. May be different color combination than
illustrated. Made in Taiwan. $75 with FREE shipping in the US. An excellent tool and a very good value, with
the important blades for voice and data connections. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
 New Punchmaster II with neoprene padding.
(Cat.
#A814-IDEL)
Comfortable
neoprene rubber cushion grip band and end cap reduces fatigue. Spring-loaded for positive
connections. Makes fast, perfect connections on blocks, patch panels, wall plates or
keystone jacks. Spring is adjustable to individual needs. The neoprene inserts are unique
and give a comfortable, non-slip action. "Turn-Lock" bayonet mount for quick
blade change. Comes with reversible blade for 66 blocks; 110 blade also available. Made in
USA. Sells for over $80 elsewhere. $69. Michael's new favorite! ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
Cat.# IDEL-110 110
blade for Punchmaster handle. $24. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
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 Panasonic
Cordless Power Drills & Drivers
We've been
using these fabulous tools for years, and now we sell them. CLICK
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 Tone
Generator & Probe kit. (Cat. #701K)
When it comes to wire
identification, there's no better tool to have then the Model 701K. This popular kit is
used by installers and technicians everywhere, to identify wires within a bundle, at a
connection point, or at remote ends. The kit consists of the 77HP High Power Tone
Generator, the 200EP Inductive Amplifier and a rugged woven polyester carrying case.
$129 with FREE shipping in the US. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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Buttsets.
The buttset is one of the most versatile and important pieces of
telephone test equipment -- a handset with touch-tone pad, alligator clips, and various
features. No one seems to be sure why it's called a buttset. Maybe because it can be
used to "butt-in" to a conversation, maybe because it's usually hung from a
toolbelt on a phone guy's butt, or maybe phone guys use them while sitting on their butts.
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 Super
Butt, the sequel. (Cat # BT-
395)
The new
395 buttset from Progressive Electronics replaces the 390; and
is a high quality, all-weather tester at an economical price.
It's fully featured, engineered to be tough, yet lightweight
and comfortable on your shoulder.
Designed to withstand the rigors of daily use, its gasket-lined
housing and impact-resistant polypropylene shell insure years of
trouble free operation.
It's equipped with a 4-1/2 foot braided cloth cord set equipped
with popular bent nose clips and "bed of nails"
piercing pins for use on insulated wires.
Built-in ringer .
Tone/pulse dialing.
Ten number memory dialing.
Last number redial. LED
polarity indication.
High-impact housing.
Replaceable cord set. Mute
button. High-impedance
monitor. Water-resistant
design. 20 foot drop
qualified. Spike &
lightning surge protected. $259
with FREE shipping in the US. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
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 Heavy
Duty
Butt.
Butt-ugly, and sounds beautiful. Ultra-rugged moisture-
resistant "extreme" construction. Low profile design fits easily in a tool case, brief
case or desk drawer; or
hang it from your belt. You won't find a better buttset at this price! More features than
the industry standard TS-21 at a lower price. Touch-tone and pulse dialing. Last
number redial. Ringer with on/off switch. Hook-flash Button. Bent-nose
"bed-of-nails" clips
with spike. Cloth cords. Data-safe monitor mode. Big easy-to-push dialing buttons.
Large belt clip. One-year warranty. Large yellow rubber non-slip shoulder
rest. Quick-change cord. Dual LED polarity test. Mic mute button. FREE
shipping in the US. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
Cat. # BT-HD-4, $159. PRICE
CUT $30
Cat.
#BT-HD-4SP, with amplified speaker, $189 |
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 Cute
Little Butt. (Cat. # BT-LTL)
Compact size,
comfortable to use, full of features, and reasonably priced.
Weighs just 8 ounces with cord set. Compact headset included for
handsfree monitoring and talking.
LED Indicators for polarity and
low battery. Flash and Pause
functions. Mute button. Last number redial. Electronic ringer,
Amplified Monitor. Belt clip and hanging loop. Pulse/Tone
dialing. Click-less and pop-less connections to phone lines in
use. One year warranty.
$149 with
FREE shipping in the US. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
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 World's
best telecom hand tools.
We think that Jonard
Industries makes the ultimate diagonal cutter ("dikes")
and long-nose pliers for telecom use. They costs more than a
Klein or Radio Shack tool, but you can see and feel the
difference.
Jonard has been designing and manufacturing precision hand tools
and test instruments for over 40 years, for local phone
companies, AT&T, IT&T, IBM, Xerox, AbleComm, Kodak,
Hewlett Packard, Boeing, government agencies and the military.
The company has produced more than 10,000 different tools.
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The tapered
nose on the dikes has beveled blades and both .030-inch
and .045-inch wire stripping holes, and two V-shaped
stripping notches. There's also a crusher space inside
the handles, suitable for crimping "B" wire
connectors, and the handles have a thick comfortable
plastic coating.
Order
# "cutter-jo" Our price is just $29; it's
$34.23 at Newark Electronics. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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The
long-nose pliers has a very strong, long and
narrow "nose" to reach into tight spots,
side-cutting blades for wire, and a precision .030-inch
stripping hole. The comfortable handles are dipped in
yellow plastic, so it's easy to grab the right tool, and
harder to lose it. 7 inches long.
Order # "longnose-jo." Our price is just $36;
it's $44.28 at Newark Electronics. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 World-Beater Modular Plug
Crimper. (Cat. #
A120) Cuts wire, strips
insulation and attaches medium ("RJ-11") and large ("RJ-45") modular
plugs, with two, four, six or eight wires. Extremely well made, durable steel frame and
cushion hand grips. From Ideal. $69. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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World-Beater Coaxial
Connector Crimper. Provides high
quality, repeatable ratchet type crimp connections.
Available with different die sets for various
connectors. Die sets are also available separately. Call
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Description
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Complete Tool
Catalog Number
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| RG-58,59, 62 Non-Plenum
BNC/TNC |
A30-481
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| RG-8/11, RG-213, RG-216
Ethernet Thickwire, N-series Plugs and Jacks |
A30-482
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| RG-9, Belden 8281 and RG-6
Cable |
A30-483
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| RG-58 and RG-174 Cable 50
and 75 OHM |
A30-484
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RG-58 and Rg-59 Plenum
Cable,
Thinwire PVC Hex |
A30-486
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CATV RG-59 and RG-6
Captive Ring "F" Connectors |
A30-503
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 Simple Stripper
(Cat #
A121) This great tool provides a simple and effective method to remove the outer cable jacket
from 2-, 3-, and 4-pair cables without damaging the inner wires' insulation. Recommended
for use with any round cable with an exterior diameter from 2.54 - 6.35 mm (0.100 - 0.250
in.) and an outer jacket thickness from 0.380 - 0.635 mm (0.015 - 0.025 in.).
From Siemon. $6. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 Modapt
test adapter (Cat. #
A112) An extremely useful device that
allows alligator clips from buttset, tone generator or other test
equipment to connect to specific terminals within modular jacks. Works with 4-, 6-, and
8-conductor jacks. Comes with universal test cord, two built-in jacks for inline testing.
"Modapt" rhymes with "rod rapt." From Siemon. $22.
ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 Classic
Arrow staple guns. (Cat. #
AT18 & AT25)
Used
to attach wire to wood and walls. Heavy-duty construction,
designed to last a lifetime. T18 is used with 2- or 3-pair 24-g
wire. T25 is for 3- or 4-pair 24-g voice or data wire. Arrow has
been the first choice of Real Phone Guys for generations. |
- T18™:
Loads (85) T18 staples with 3/16" crown-divergent point
of .050 wire in 3/8" and 7/16" leg lengths.
Improved to drive tightly on new thin telephone wire.
- T25™:
Loads (85) T25 staples with 1/4" crown-divergent point
of .050 wire in 9/32", 3/8", 7/16" and
9/16" leg lengths.
Either
model costs $42, with box of 1000 staples. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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| Punchdown
blocks. Also
known as "terminal blocks," these versatile devices are used in
telecom and data network
installations where it is necessary to join wires together neatly. They are often used as
a transition between a phone system's control unit, and the wires going to the telephone
jacks; and as a demarcation point ("demark") between the phone company's wiring
and the customer's equipment. AbleComm stocks a variety of blocks, both industry-standard
items and custom blocks designed to speed up the installation of our Panasonic phone
systems. There are two
common families of punchdown blocks. "66" blocks are usually used for phone
work, and "110" blocks are usually used for data... but either can be used for
either.
 Wires are
connected
to the metal clips on these blocks with a punchdown tool. In an emergency, you can use
a long-nose pliers, screwdriver, or even a Swiss Army knife.
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 Mod-Block
(Cat. #
A101) 66-type punchdown block with 8 two-pair modular cords attached.
Plugs into
"extension" jacks in analog 308, 616, 624
and digital 816 control units, and
accepts wires from your phone jacks. Also good for connecting "CO"
phone lines
to all systems except digital 308 with three lines. $58,
with clear snap-on cover. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
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 Tailblock
(Cat. # A102P) 66-type punchdown block with
cable and male Amphenol-type connector. Connects to analog and
digital 1232 control units, digital 308, and 8-station expansion module on 816 control
unit, via male-ended 25-pair connectorized cable. $48. Cover is not
included. Add $5 for clear snap-on cover. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
 Double
Tailblock (Cat. # A102PD) 66-type punchdown block with TWO cables and
TWO male Amphenol- type connectors. Saves space and money. $68.
Add $5 for clear snap-on cover. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
Notes: (A)
With the KX-TD1232 control unit, or KX-TD308, or station
expansion module on KX-TD816 control unit, the single Tailblock block provides connections for 8 4-conductor jacks, or up to 16 2-conductor jacks if eXtra Device Ports are not
used. (B) You can also duplicate an analog
circuit's appearance -- in an XDP and elsewhere.
(C) When connected to the KX-TD308, a door intercom speaker can be
connected to the last two clips.
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Versa-Block (Cat. # A102M) 66-type punchdown block with cable
and male Amphenol-type connector, and 8 modular jacks.
Connects to analog
and digital 1232 control units, digital 308, and 8-station expansion module on 816 control
unit. Custom-made for AbleComm and you, with high-quality Siemon
components. IMPROVEMENT: Now includes "bridging clips" to connect left and right
sides of block. Provides instant
tool-less plug-in connections, PLUS punchdown clips for versatility. $72.
Add $5 for clear snap-on cover. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.
- Provides instant plug-in connection for 8 jacks, or use the
punchdown connections for more complex installations, including the separation of analog
and digital pairs for connection to different jacks.
Notes: (A)
With the KX-TD1232 control unit, or KX-TD308, or station
expansion module on KX-TD816 control unit, this block provides connections for 8 4-conductor jacks, or up to 16 2-conductor jacks if eXtra Device Ports are not
used. (B) You can also duplicate an analog
circuit's appearance -- in an XDP and elsewhere. (C)
When connected to the KX-TD308, a door intercom speaker can be connected to the last two
clips.
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66-type punchdown block with bracket
(Cat. # A66M). Used for telecom and
datacom
connections. There are four columns of 50 clips each. Two clips on the right are connected
together, and two on the left are connected together, but the two on the right are not
connected to the two on the left, unless you use bridging clips to bridge the gaps in the
center. $15 for block & bracket. Add $5 for clear snap-on
cover. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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Bridging
clips. (Cat. # A50BC) Used to connect adjacent
clips on 66-type punchdown block.
$4 for 50 clips. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 NEW! Phone wiring
block. (Cat.#
A110BK) Long-needed and elegant
solution. For non-system multi-line phones and "KSU-less"
systems. Feeds up to four lines to 12 jacks, or fewer lines
to more jacks. Includes molded-in guides to hold wires in place,
plus labels to show which wires go where. Actual product is
black, not white as in photo. Wires connect with 110 blade in
punchdown tool, but you can cheat and use a long-nose pliers. $39.
ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 25-pair
cable. (Cat. # A106)
Approx. 5' long, with male and female Amphenol- type connectors. $13.
Other lengths and connector combinations are available. Call 1 888 ABLE
999. |
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 Multi-Line Surge
Protectors. We use and recommend phone line surge protectors made
by Ditek, an industry leader with over 20 years experience.
Various models are available, including protectors with "pigtail" leads for easy
connection to punchdown blocks or screw terminals, and one- two-, and
three-line modular protectors with
plug-in input and output. We also have protectors that can be snapped onto
66 blocks. Lifetime warranty. Made in USA. CLICK
for more info on this site or ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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 (Cat. # A114-3) Hydra adapter.
Male 25-pair Amphenol-type connector coupled to eight modular 3-pair plugs.
It's used to connect a phone system control
unit to a patch panel or a group of modular jacks. Male Amphenol connector
fits female connector in Panasonic KX-TD308 and TD1232 control units, and
KX-TD170 and KX-TD171 expansion module used on KX-TD816 and TD1232.
Made with eight five-foot "tails," and plugs wired in
"USOC" configuration. $60. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999.Other
configurations are available, including one-pair for connecting to
phone company "RJ25" demarcation. Call us at 1 888 ABLE 999 and
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 B-Wire
Connector. (Cat. #
AB100) Also
known as maggots, Chiclets, beans and roach rubbers, the venerable
B-Wire connector can crimp together several telephone wires
without having to strip off the insulation. We stock the
gel-filled type that minimizes moisture penetration that could corrode
the wire. You can easily fit four 24-g wires. You can get a
special crimper to squeeze it, or just use a pliers. $15
for a bag of 100. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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Modular
to Amphenol
adapter. (Cat. # A115) For easy installation of modern modular phones on
connectorized cables previously used f or "1A2" and other electromechanical phone
systems. No need to cut off connectors and install new jacks. Has male
"Amphenol"-type plug and female modular jack. $12.
ORDER ONLINE
or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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Cable
Distribution Rings. Attach
to ceiling, wall or backboard to hold wire and
cable in place. Cut in half to make two "J"
rings, or use as is for "U" or "D."
Plastic. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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Depth |
Cat# |
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| 4-7/8" |
2-3/4" |
AD13A |
$10 for 10 |
| 6-1/8" |
4-3/8" |
AD13B |
$12 for 10 |
| 8-1/8" |
6-3/8" |
AD13C |
$17 for 10 |
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Wire
Distribution Spools. (Cat.
# AWDS) Also
known as "mushrooms," these strong plastic
spools are used to neatly guide and retain cable or
jumper wires on a phone equipment backboard or
distribution frame.
The wiring is held in place by the spool’s rim, yet
you have easy access to move or modify the wiring when
you need to. $19
for 8. ORDER
ONLINE or call 1 888 ABLE 999. |
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More tools and supplies at www.PhoneGeeks.com
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We sell many more tools and
hardware items than are shown on this page -- including cordless power tools, weatherproof phone housings,
and direct-burial cable.
You can order online at our www.PhoneGeeks.com
site, or call us at 1 888 ABLE 999.
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