1st fix for multiple TV points from one satellite dish

[Mark.W]

Hi guys,

I'm currently wiring up a 2 bed new build and have been asked to supply a TV point in each bedroom and 1 in the lounge. I haven't really done them before so I have a question. Do I need to install a splitter with a radial to each point or can I daisy chain the 3 points? Problem is there is no ceiling as such, it's all open so nowhere to really put a splitter.

Thanks
Mark

 

[Midwest]

It is a job for a satellite TV engineer, not a sparks.

Perhaps OP's done that by now?

 

[pirate]

I think, if it's a new build and ceilings not in yet, prepare for everything! Dish on roof, satellite like Sky and freesat, aerial on roof (or in loft if signal good) for Freeview, terminate to "manifold" in loft and cable to each room with coax and sat cables (or just 2xsat cable) and use coax and F connector output plates on walls...and especially if no ceilings in yet, bung some CAT6 in too, and maybe run it all through brush plates for a neat finish and some flexibility.

 

[123]

Hi Mark,

I think you need to clarify with the customer what exactly they mean by a TV point. Are they after just a TV point to watch Freeview or Sky, if Sky would they be recording and watching at the same time? As each setup has different requirements. Also do they want it to be Sky Q ready as this makes things even more complicated as would require a multiswitch etc.

Alam

Sky Q is a doddle to install, twin co ax to main Sky TV point. It can work wirelessly with the multiroom mini boxes. Far better to do what @Leesparkykent suggests in post #7

 

[123]

It is a job for a satellite TV engineer, not a sparks.

Sky "engineers" won't go into a loft and if left to install the cable they will make a bloody mess of it.

They are good at clipping cable to the top of skirting and drilling window frames though.

 

[pirate]

and that's the whole point in the OP doing it himself...neat job, right job...

Mind you, I did have a Sky guy here a few years ago and he really was skilled and professional...
retired electrician.

 

[Rpa07]

Who resurrected this - I just ‘agreed’ a post from @buzzlightyear from 8 months ago - he must have been more understandable back then!

 

[pirate]

Dunno mate! I just liked my own pic of continuous grommet...
Doh!