Feeding Aerial lead from outside into house

mrcol1000

I just wondered how diffcult it is to put an aerial lead into a house? We brought a house a few months ago and have an external satelite dish which for some reason had the wire cut outside. Have reconnected the wire and through putting it through open window have found the dish works fine. Would now like to feed it into the house through the wall so can shut the window. Just wondered if this is a case of drilling a hole or is there anything else need to look for as worried about causing a damp problem with water getting in through a hole. Have been quoted £90 to have it done by a builder think I can find someone cheaper but if can do myself for free would be happy to. Just wondered what need to look out for. Thanks in advance for your replies.

blackshirtuk

nothing too technical just drill a hole ! remember to put a cap on the wire or just infill with silicone to prevent water ingress.

ic

Easiest option that I prefer is to run it through a nearby airbrick and then up through the floor where you need it. Should you change your mind later about where the cable runs, you won't have any holes to deal with. If you do drill a hole in the wall, remember to drill with a gradient so that the cables goes upwards as it enters the wall - to help stop water running along the cable and into the house. Also loop the cable below the hole before it enters the house, again so that water drips off it. Seal the hole with silicon.

Another thought, when you drill, which ever side you drill to will probably blow out a bit - so on the outside you lose some brick, or if you drill in, on the inside a big chunk of plaster may come off the wall. You'll only get a clean hole on the side you start drilling.

markdavey

Drill a hole from the inside out and then use one of these to cover the hole on the outside (as well as any blown brickwork) as well as cable gromit on the inside. The external plate simply sticks to the brickwork using outdoor no-more-nails type adhesive. I have just done this very job and they make for a very professional look and also ensure that rain does not drip into the hole (ensure you mount it the correct way up with the cable entry point at the bottom)

samtheman1k

Drill a hole at a slightly upwards angle so no water can run inside. If the cable comes from above, route it below, then turn it up and into the hole, like a "J" shape, so that any water running down outside of the cable doesn't flow straight into the hole. Then either use sealent, a cover or a grommet to seal the hole fully. Put a faceplate on the inside to make it look neat and tidy if you wish!

moonrakerz

Don't put a junction box inside the house. Run the aerial lead straight from the dish/aerial to the STB/TV.

SailorSam

If you're going to do it yourself you'll need a long drill bit which will cost about £10/£12 but it's well worth the investment. Better than paying a builder £90 to drill a hole

societys_child

I'll get shot down for this . . two minute job,
thro' the corner of the window frame is sooo much easier (if practicable):j

TEDDYRUKSPIN

societys_child wrote: »

I'll get shot down for this . . two minute job,
thro' the corner of the window frame is sooo much easier (if practicable):j

Actually the above does work fine but only if you don't mind the wire appearing on visual sight!

As the above, get a decent hammer drill with a decent long brick drill bit. You may have to make sure you don't hit any metal too. Good luck. The job is actually easier than you think.

muckybutt

As with the above and what noone has mentioned I always put a drip loop in the cable on the outside so that water runs down the cable and drips off before it gets to the hole, which I seal anyway, just good practice to do imo.

Mankysteve

markdavey wrote: »

Drill a hole from the inside out

Go outside in it much easier to repair a small hole in the brick if you ever decide to remove it.

Blown out plaster isnt a huge problem easy repair brick isn't.