Thanks for the tip, all suggestions welcome as I am new to this and would prefer to find out stuff like this before the job is done, rather than after.No recommendation sorry. If I was getting a dish I'd rather it were on a wall then the chimney, if possible. If it had to go on the chimney I'd want it strapped in place not bolted.
If getting Sky, then they would have their own installers (as far as I know).
Any of my neighbours that I know are on virgin or sky.BlueSpud - have any of your neighbours sat dishes on their houses? You could try them for recommendations and check their cabling etc. Assume you are looking to get the "Free to Air" channels ? Few companies would do this for you, including the box installation / set up etc. If getting Sky, then they would have their own installers (as far as I know).
I will have a good chat with whoever gets the job and ensure it is cabled properly, even if I have to pay a bit extra.They use providers like KN Group, but their installers will always throw cables over the roof, tack them to surfaces, take the easy route. They blame insurance cover stating they are not allowed to go into attics or chase cables.
This makes sense in terms of potential damage to air tightness membranes, hitting pipes or cables, but my suspicious mind also wonders if the time required to do a well routed job is a significant factor. Electricians are very familiar with spending time routing cables properly, so you might find a local one to take this on.
They use providers like KN Group, but their installers will always throw cables over the roof, tack them to surfaces, take the easy route. They blame insurance cover stating they are not allowed to go into attics or chase cables.
This makes sense in terms of potential damage to air tightness membranes, hitting pipes or cables, but my suspicious mind also wonders if the time required to do a well routed job is a significant factor. Electricians are very familiar with spending time routing cables properly, so you might find a local one to take this on.
....I have existing points/cables in place for the old analogue TV. Seems a waste that these cannot be used.
Now there is a thought, thanks.Sign up to sky for 12 months on one of their offers. Then cancel in 12 months time and you have it free.
They will for a €50 tip.Just bear in mind if you get Sky, their installer generally won't go out of their way to do much special for you in terms of routing cables. They're on a fixed price job.
so tried to put the dish on the front wall of the house.
Does the LNB and combiner that I listed above do the trick?While you're doing it, I'd recommend you get a multiswitch and a cheap aerial in the attic for the Irish channels.
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