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TV aerial responsibility

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  • dc197
    dc197 Posts: 812 Forumite
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    However it seems like there may be a problem with the aerial or the aerial lead (my partner thinks its the latter)

    dc197 wrote: »
    * Duff cabling between the aerial and your TV/box
    Rodders53 wrote: »
    First check the cables are made off properly with no stray whiskers between center pin and outer braid.


    Dan-Dan, the OP's boyfriend was on the money all along.... as were two other helpful posters.
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    Not sure if this is joke? Lol As my partner is actually very handy around the house so he would do DIY when appropriate.. Lol

    Sorry , i just assumed anyone who knew one end of a screwdriver to the other , might have had a gander at the end of an aerial lead before calling the landlord in to fix it :D
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  • Dan-Dan
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    dc197 wrote: »
    Dan-Dan, the OP's boyfriend was on the money all along.... as were two other helpful posters.

    The LL replaced the connector on the aerial lead , nothing wrong with the cable itself as you stated as a possibility (duff cabling i think you said) , a 30 second job for anyone half handy
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • Right well my partner's been at work since we moved in and it's been me that's been off.
    Considering that the LL had to actually leave and come back with a part, my partner wouldn't have had that piece needed anyway. I didn't think it should be our responsibility to fix this, hence my original post? Just coz your okay at DIY doesn't mean you're happy to start fiddling with fixtures that aren't ours. Had the lead been removable we would have tried different or newer leads etc.
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    Calm down , it was just a light hearted comment

    Good luck in your new home!
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • Dan-Dan wrote: »
    Calm down , it was just a light hearted comment

    Good luck in your new home!

    Don't like my poor partner being slated, even if it's just hinted at, as he is very good lol However with renting he can take a different slant, as do I.. Roll on leaving renting behind!!!

    Thanks though!
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