Gotta install an ariel

Ross1 · May 12, 2012

Hi guys,

This is the situation in a customer of mine`s house.

[ElectriciansForums.net] Gotta install an ariel

There is 2 tv points downstairs which I have identified out of 2 of these cable coming out of the wall in an upstairs box room. I dont know where the 3rd cable is going. there is no sign of any ariel ever being mounted on the outside of the house ( its quite a new house ). There is no loft space due to the design of the place. There is no signal on any of these cables.

I could do with some help lads please.

What ariel should i fit and where?
When I get the co ax from the ariel back to this point what do I need to fit so that the signal will go to both points downstairs.
What cable should I use and does the length of the run have a great effect on the signal?

Cheers guys

kingeri · May 12, 2012

Are you sure those cables aren't part of the satellite system?

Ross1 · May 12, 2012

kingeri said:
Are you sure those cables aren't part of the satellite system?

definately not mate

kingeri · May 12, 2012

I'm having a bit of trouble grasping what you're saying in the first sentence - perhaps you could re-word it? Basically for a normal aerial setup, have a look at nearby houses and see what direction the aerials are pointing and also whether they are horizontal or vertical. Mount the aerial and then you can go from the aerial to a multi-room distribution box and from this to each room......

Guest111 · May 12, 2012

as we have gone digital signal strength is critical,a tv that worked well on analogue can play up on digital and some digital sets require a very strong signal,probably better to let an ariel fitter do the job its done right and any problems and your not left headscratching.I had mine done and it was only about 40 quid ariel, cable and everything

Spazz · May 12, 2012

ok firstly - get a muti zone areal (Black tip) and use that - no messing around with zones then

Install it outside for the best picture on the chimney breast (if they have one) if not as high as you can.

also if it is in a dip or hills around get a decent aerial with the boaster already built in (normally £100 - £200) but worth it.

Good luck - aerials are a pan but once you get it your fine.
If you have a small TV with an aerial then use that up on the roof if you dont have a aerial finder - the old shouting game does not work well!

Dan the spark · May 12, 2012

Nicholas Owen said:
get a decent aerial with the boaster already built in (normally £100 - £200) but worth it

Does it sit on the end of the pole going 'oh look at me, I am the best aerial here, you others aren't a patch on me'? Haha

kingeri · May 12, 2012

Dan the spark said:
Does it sit on the end of the pole going 'oh look at me, I am the best aerial here, you others aren't a patch on me'? Haha

OMG hahaha I nearly choked on my tea when I read that.

Spazz · May 12, 2012

I know its Maplin - but this is the one I normally install:

High Gain Wideband Analogue/Digital TV Aerial with Fixing Kit : Outdoor TV Aerials : Maplin Electronics

I get good results with this one down here in South West Wales (loads of hills)

Spazz · May 12, 2012

Nicholas Owen said:
ok firstly - get a muti zone areal (Black tip) and use that - no messing around with zones then

Install it outside for the best picture on the chimney breast (if they have one) if not as high as you can.

also if it is in a dip or hills around get a decent aerial with the boaster already built in (normally £100 - £200) but worth it.

Good luck - aerials are a pan but once you get it your fine.
If you have a small TV with an aerial then use that up on the roof if you dont have a aerial finder - the old shouting game does not work well!

I have not installed one for about 2 years but they have come down in price loads!!

I cant find the one with the boaster attached so just get yourself a decent boaster - also Satellite cable works better than Coaxel

Dan the spark · May 12, 2012

Don't really recommend taking a tv up on the roof be it little or not, it's hazardous enough carrying a few hand tools getting up the let alone a tv with an extension lead and the remote