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Bought a cheap cable toner from a truck stop near Toledo... it lasted maybe two jobs.
Wasted about $80 on that thing before it just stopped picking up the signal. What do you guys use for toning out long runs now?
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barbara4292d ago
Truck stop toners are basically disposable, you got exactly what you paid for. Averymitchell has a point about them being a cheap backup, but for long runs you need something that won't quit. After burning through a few like that, I just bit the bullet and got a decent mid-range toner from an actual supply house. The difference in signal strength on a long or noisy line is night and day, saves so much time and frustration. Spending a little more up front beats wasting eighty bucks over and over.
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averymitchell2d ago
Honestly those cheap toners get way too much hate. Sometimes you just need a quick tool that gets the job done without dropping serious cash. For short runs or simple jobs, they work fine if you treat them right. People expect truck stop gear to last like professional equipment, but that's not what you're paying for. It's about having a backup option that gets you out of a pinch without wrecking your wallet.
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