Self Installing 2nd Cable Box

[ptercook]

Now being the proud owner of a dreambox im wondering if its possible to run a cable from the box outside to my bedroom and use my virgin box as a 2nd freeview box?

[shady77]

yes it is possible, you will need a cable splitter. but you may get some signal loss on your dreambox and have to buy a booster.

[thered]

yes mate but depending on how good your signal is you may need a booster



beat me to it shady77

[shady77]

beat me to it shady77

mwa- ha ha ha haaaaa

[ptercook]

would i install the splitter on the outside box? My current virgin box registers a "good" signal strength i presume thats like bars on a mobile dont mean much.

What sort of wire would i need also where is a good place to get it from maplin?

[cgscott]

The cable will cost you about a quid a metre at maplins.

Also you will need connectors etc.

I split mines over 10 metres and didnt need a booster.

Where you from ptrcook.

Your names familiar?

[ptercook]

just a nickname after the late great comedian im in the north west area preston to be specific. would i need some crimping tools you think?

[thered]

would i install the splitter on the outside box? My current virgin box registers a "good" signal strength i presume thats like bars on a mobile dont mean much.

What sort of wire would i need also where is a good place to get it from maplin?

get some decent grade satellite cable cant remember which but when you buy they should have a couple to choose

you should be able to run the splitter from your box outside to the bedroom no problem

if you find you need a booster for any signal break up try argos as they have a no quibble guarantee on every thing so its very easy to take back

[thered]

just a nickname after the late great comedian im in the north west area preston to be specific. would i need some crimping tools you think?

i just use a stanley knife and leccy tape


but whatever you fancy m8 it makes a neater job

[ptercook]

i just use a stanley knife and leccy tape


but whatever you fancy m8 it makes a neater job

sounds like a plan. So i would just need the coax cable and a adaptor that goes into the back of the box. would these 2 do?

this cable
Satellite TV Cable FT100 > Maplin

and this plug
Twist-On F Plugs > Maplin

[thered]

sure will but dont forget your cable splitter

[ptercook]

what diamater F plug would i use CT100, RG58, RG59 or CT125 ?

[young]

make sure you dont leave any frayed ends though

[smoggie]

I have had cable fromt his guy, price aint too bad 20m White Cable Extension / Flylead for Sky & Freeview on eBay, also, Other Satellite Cable, Satellite Cable Freeview, Consumer Electronics (end time 15-Oct-08 14:19:18 BST)

[thered]

what diamater F plug would i use CT100, RG58, RG59 or CT125 ?

your talking to technical now for me m8 but normally if you buy your cable and f-connectors from the same place they will give you the right size