Sky Dish

tight_scotsman

Kurtis_Blue wrote: »

OP posts asking people to take the time to read and give advice on his issue.

Members do so simply stating the facts and the risks, if the OP wants to ignore then fine, he can now make informed choice or undertake further research, I even posted the regs.

Instead of that OP then reposts berating these members for being "know alls" and "scaremongering" simply because a Sky employee tells him its is fine.

This forum seems to be the worst for it.

Yes thanks for your input. For your information i done some research on the issues raised then spoke to an independent specialist who gave me impartial advice he was not installing the system. So like i said before everything is working as it should so the matter is now closed

Niv

tight_scotsman wrote: »

Yes thanks for your input. For your information i done some research on the issues raised then spoke to an independent specialist who gave me impartial advice he was not installing the system. So like i said before everything is working as it should so the matter is now closed

If what I posted was incorrect rather than just calling me names could you possibly correct the information so that others who read this thread in future will know?

Thanks,

tight_scotsman

Niv wrote: »

If what I posted was incorrect rather than just calling me names could you possibly correct the information so that others who read this thread in future will know?

Thanks,

certainly Niv what you posted was total TOSH for future reference.

Hope this helps like i said the matter is now closed !!!!!!

[Deleted User]

tight_scotsman wrote: »

the matter is now closed !!!!!!

I advise you not to post on this part of the forum in future, if you do, you're likely to find you are given short shift by those with long memories (and the ability to use the search function).

I think most especially, don't ever post about any problems you have with a shared dish!:D

Moneymaker

Just to confirm (I'm an engineer) that the installation as described is inherently dangerous if it has not been "earth bonded" by a qualified electrician. I would strongly advise getting an electrician in to do this.

Niv

Moneymaker wrote: »

Just to confirm (I'm an engineer) that the installation as described is inherently dangerous if it has not been "earth bonded" by a qualified electrician. I would strongly advise getting an electrician in to do this.

I thought I was probably correct (to at least some degree). It is not like I am the sort of person to come online and spout rubbish, I come on here to try and help people, obviously some people are just ignorant and rude. Wish I could thank you twice Moneymaker!

tight_scotsman

Moneymaker wrote: »

Just to confirm (I'm an engineer) that the installation as described is inherently dangerous if it has not been "earth bonded" by a qualified electrician. I would strongly advise getting an electrician in to do this.

Its a shame you cant admit you are wrong my sky is working just fine done by a proffesional not some know all on an internet forum.

so take your advice elsewhere it will likely be wrong anyway

System

It may well work but electrically it is a dangerous arrangement.

The person who fitted it is a Sky TV engineer not an electrician so probably knows nothing about earth bonding (probably thinks thats a quickie in a field), cross phase faults etc.

Heinz

I totally agree with mugwimp.

I live in a close of 4 bungalows in a square and, a few months ago, the bungalow diagonally opposite mine and my next door neightbour both had a severe voltage drop (all lights very dim, most TVs wouldn't switch on) whereas I and the 4th bungalow had no problems.

My son (20 years an electrician) explained to me about 415 volts and so on (he lost me very quickly) and the problem was because we were on different phases and there was a fault on one phase.

It turned out to be a fault at the local sub-station but proved the point about adjacent properties being on different phases.

graham241060

Tight Scotsman .... I have no interest in your installation. Your lack of bonding is YOUR problem not mine BUT Sky installers are INSTALLERS, they are not ENGINEERS.
Your professional installation was probably carried out by someone who has absolutely no knowledge of the regulations. In general he does not NEED to have any knowledge of the regulations. The person on the phone has no knowledge of them either.
There are a couple of the posters above who do have the knowledge. Choose to ignore it if you wish, you'll probably be absolutely fine .... but you just might not.