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Broken TV aerial cable!
BARGAINHUNTER!
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I have got myself a new Freeview Tv for my kitchen, and there is an aerial socket in the wall. I tried to tune the TV in, however it wouldn't pick any channels up! I went outside and looked at the aerial cable and it appears that someone (the someone being one of my children!) has at some point cut through the cable! I can see the copper wires inside both ends! Is there anything I can do to join these two ends together again so that I can receive a signal or do I need to get someone out after Christmas to look at it?
Many Thanks!
Many Thanks!
MFW 2011 challenge - Aim: Overpay £414.26 a month/£5,000 a year. Overpayment Total to date: £414.26:jMortgage start 28/9/07 £46,217.00 :TMortgage balance as of 25/05/11 £24,490.58 :T
Interest saved as of 25/05/11: £2,849.84 Projected term reduction as of 25/05/11: 9 years 11 months
Interest saved as of 25/05/11: £2,849.84 Projected term reduction as of 25/05/11: 9 years 11 months
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You can repair it yourself using two TV aerial plugs and a connector. These are readily available at Wilkinsons, etc. for a few pence each. As it's outside you might want to wrap the connection with insulationg tape or something similar to keep out the damp.0
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Excellent! Ill be off to B&Q on boxing day to get that sorted! Thanks!!MFW 2011 challenge - Aim: Overpay £414.26 a month/£5,000 a year. Overpayment Total to date: £414.26:jMortgage start 28/9/07 £46,217.00 :TMortgage balance as of 25/05/11 £24,490.58 :T
Interest saved as of 25/05/11: £2,849.84 Projected term reduction as of 25/05/11: 9 years 11 months0 -
To make a proper repair, you would be better off using satellite cable " f " connectors and a back to back connector, these should be fully covered with self amalgamating tape to stop any water ingress.
This will make a strong and long lasting repair.0
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