You can combine both on a single cable with one of these on each end, but when running cables two cables is always better. Never easy to go back and add new ones or replace faulty ones unless they're all run through conduit.I would run two coax (for satellite and aerial signals)
You could upgrade your satellite dish & LNB to use the Ka-band RTE use for Saorsat. An 80cm dish is fine for most of the country, bar some parts of the north and north west that require a 1m dish. Get one that supports twin LNBs and get one LNB for freesat and the other KA-Band LNBF for Irish satellite. You would need to double the cable run, but it means everything is on one box, for now anyway. I think the UK satellite service is continuing until at least 2028.Hi all,
Looking for recommendations on wiring in a home rennovation.
We're putting Ethernet to all places we're expecting to put a TV now or in the future. Was considering Coax also and potentially more also. looking for advice which way to go.
In the past, we've used the Sky service. Have also used Virgin.
More recently, we've used a satellite for Freeview and attempted unsuccessfully to use an Aerial for Saorview.
We mostly watch Netflix and Disney+ but do miss some of the traditional Channels (RTE, BBC etc). RTE's streaming service is a sub par experience imo
I'm wondering what's the best wiring strategy. Do we need to put Coax to each TV point? Or coax plus satellite (are they different cables, or just different terminaltions).
We're bringing all the Ethernet to the attic - would likely bring the TV services up there too. Any advice appreciated!
M
My brother gave me excellent advice which I took. As I am in Dublin and even a small outdoor aerial is good, there is a spare cable running up to one of the LNB inputs that then is wired inside. Sky plus required 2 of these in the past so I had an additional wire running inside doing nothing.I would run two coax (for satellite and aerial signals) and two Ethernet (TV and maybe AndroidTV) to the main TV points and yes all to the attic where you can have a distribution area.
If you still can, I’d consider Ethernet to the ceiling on each floor for ceiling mount wireless access points. One to the alarm panel for Internet connected alarm system. One or two to the fuse board for various things like CT clamps for car chargers or solar panels. One to the meter box can also be handy as there tends to be more room in there for CT clamps. One or two to a car charger location (Internet plus CT clamp). Some to potential home office rooms so you can get the benefit of fibre Internet speeds.
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