changing lnb

dolittle

is changing a single lnb to a double or quad one as simple as just switching them over or is there any alignment issues

jhegarty

dolittle wrote:

is changing a single lnb to a double or quad one as simple as just switching them over or is there any alignment issues

Just switch over... 30 second job

dolittle

thanks for the prompt reply
where is the best place to get them?

Tony

There may be a slight misalignment depending on how well the dish is set up in the first place and what types of lnb's are being swapped. Make a note of your signal and quality readings before you change, its normal for the signal strength to drop but the quality should remain the same.

jhegarty

dolittle wrote:

thanks for the prompt reply
where is the best place to get them?

ebay is about the cheapest.... if its a sky dish there are loads on there...

wil

I mentioned this elsewhere, you should pair your dish shape with the correct lnb optimised for that shape, ie elliptical optimised lnb for for elliptical dish (sky), circular offset for likewise (maplins/aldi etc).
Wrong type lnb may work but not as efficiently with worse results in rain etc

TheDriver

satellite.ie had good deal on quad sky lnb while back, 39 yoyos I think

stanley1

maplins/aldi, not the best, better off talking to a recognised dealer, satellite.ie etc.

norbert64

http://www.satworld.ie/

Quad LNB currently down to €35

I know, ebay will still prolly be cheaper but you have the added benefit of dealing with a store of sorts, & you know you're getting it new too.

Tony

TheDriver wrote:

satellite.ie had good deal on quad sky lnb while back, 39 yoyos I think

Thanks for all the plugs guys


aint competition great