extension cable for virgin tv

debs30

have just moved my tv and now the virgin cable does reach box.Phoned them and said they could not send anyone to add more cable and to check electrical stores.Does anyone know exactly what i need or where to get it.Only need about 2 metres but totally confused on what to get.Did have a look through argos but not sure which one, thanks

spike7451

The cable sold in Argos is totally unsuitable for use on cable services due to the amount of signal loss & connections used.
Your best bet would be,if you see an VM van,stop & ask the engineer to make one up for you & bung him a fiver.
Alternativly,you need this:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=98026
& 2 of these:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=10447
Make up the cable as shown here:
http://mediacables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=page&id=8&chapter=0
Unscrew the original cable from the Isolator (the white box on the wall) & fit the new one,making sure the connections are tight.
HTH,
Spike (ex NTL/VM Service Tech)

spike7451

Sorry Nord,that cables unsuitable for use on cable installations,I've been to many a service call where ordinary CT100 type cable has been the problem cause.

nordtraveller

spike7451 wrote: »

Sorry Nord,that cables unsuitable for use on cable installations,I've been to many a service call where ordinary CT100 type cable has been the problem cause.

No worries, i've deleted my inaccurate post.

I Do appreciate you know more than me, having fitted them for a living.

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But don't buy it at Maplins, buy it on ebay, you will find no end of suppliers with lengths already made up with "f " connectors fitted, much better quality and much cheaper.

spike7451

nordtraveller wrote: »

No worries, i've deleted my inaccurate post.

I Do appreciate you know more than me, having fitted them for a living.

No drama's mate.It's all to do with the amount of signal ingress & egress which causes noise on the network's forward & return path because it's not as shielded as RG59/RG6 CATV.

debs30

spike7451 wrote: »

No drama's mate.It's all to do with the amount of signal ingress & egress which causes noise on the network's forward & return path because it's not as shielded as RG59/RG6 CATV.

Would i be able to buy the required cable on ebay then as another member has said, thanks

spike7451

I've had a look & this looks the right stuff.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10m-Satellite-Cable-TV-Wire-With-Connectors-Fitted-RG6_W0QQitemZ370167971648QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL?hash=item562fbaff40

Inactive

debs30 wrote: »

Would i be able to buy the required cable on ebay then as another member has said, thanks

Why did you doubt me.. ?:p

Good find Spike.. :T

new_home_owner_3

And if you want the f plugs cheaper you can get a pack of 10 for 99 pence from toolstation.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/TV+Satellite/F+Plug/d190/sd3084/p38324

bobox

Good, thanks for sharing