Freesat HD question - advice wanted please
 

Terry Casey wrote:
Steve Terry wrote:

Have you tried screwing on the F plugs on to one of those Octal LNBs!
they are about 5mm apart :-(


I used to have a special tool, originally intended for use on CATV
systems where a security tube prevents access to the connector, but
useful in other confined spaces. It is like a short 7/16" box spanner
which opens out to a larger, knurled diameter (for finger grip) at the
opposite end to the spanner. It has a slot running the full length so
that it will fit over the cable before sliding onto the 'F' connector.

http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...ty-shield-tool

A better type that I used more recently is this one:

http://www.sacelectronics.co.uk/Product.aspx?PID=77

However, I did have a colleague a few years ago who had a special tool
he'd made himself. It was very simple but worked well (although
wouldn't get into as many confined spaces as the other tools).

He'd got a double ended 7/16" spanner and use the open end as a normal
'F' spanner but he'd modified the ring spanner end by cutting a
section out towards one end the ring, then filed the sharp edges off.
Simple!
How easy is it to find 7/16" spanners these days - or does every body
use 11mm?


Terry Casey

I got mine from CPC.
http://cpc.farnell.com/_/33-3085/f-c...questid=787743
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Freesat HD question - advice wanted please
 

Have you tried screwing on the F plugs on to one of those Octal LNBs!
they are about 5mm apart :-(


This would not worry Skys own installers as they seldom seem to use a
spanner anyway!

We use small open-sided box spanners which are made for the job and
have a slot down them so they fit over the cable ("C" shaped in
section) however if you start at one end and tighten one at a time as
you fit the cables, there is no prob.

You don't need self amalgamating tape as there is a pull down cover to
protect the connections.
Best to also use waterproof compression F plugs if poss.

Freesat HD question - advice wanted please
 

Adrian wrote:
Terry Casey wrote:

A better type that I used more recently is this one:

http://www.sacelectronics.co.uk/Product.aspx?PID=77


I got mine from CPC.
http://cpc.farnell.com/_/33-3085/f-c...questid=787743

Yes, I've used one of those as well but I found that the longer version
- like the one I linked to - suited me better as it had improved reach
when working in deep racks.

One thing, though, is that dummy 'F' female sticking out of the end of
the handle can really drill into the palm of your hand if you are using
a lot. I solved the problem by using one of those little plastic caps
that you find on reels of cable to keep moisture out. It was a perfect
fit and solved the problem.

Terry

Freesat HD question - advice wanted please
 

"widgitt" wrote in message
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Have you tried screwing on the F plugs on to one of those Octal LNBs!
they are about 5mm apart :-(


This would not worry Skys own installers as they seldom seem to use a
spanner anyway!

We use small open-sided box spanners which are made for the job and
have a slot down them so they fit over the cable ("C" shaped in
section) however if you start at one end and tighten one at a time as
you fit the cables, there is no prob.

You don't need self amalgamating tape as there is a pull down cover to
protect the connections.

I tape around the cover as well at the join, just in case.

Bill