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Reconnecting cut cable

  • 24-06-2012 7:18am
    #1
    Bigcheeze
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    Was having building work done and the UPC cable got cut at the window board box. Am I right in thinking I need a screw on F-Connector? Anyone know where I can get one in North Dublin today? Thanks


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  • #2
    bulbs2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭bulbs2010


    any hardware shop


  • #3
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,038 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Be sure there is a genuine UPC/NTL/Chrous/RTE relays outlet box somewhere between the main outlet and your TV. This unit has two outlets, TV and radio and contains a protective device to prevent electrocution in the event of a fault. For your own and others safety be sure it hasen't been removed.

    To join a cable you need two F connectors and a barrel joiner. If outside it's best to buy self amalgamating tape to be sure the connection is 100% waterproof.


  • #4
    Bigcheeze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭Bigcheeze


    zg3409 wrote: »
    Be sure there is a genuine UPC/NTL/Chrous/RTE relays outlet box somewhere between the main outlet and your TV. This unit has two outlets, TV and radio and contains a protective device to prevent electrocution in the event of a fault. For your own and others safety be sure it hasen't been removed.

    To join a cable you need two F connectors and a barrel joiner. If outside it's best to buy self amalgamating tape to be sure the connection is 100% waterproof.

    At the moment this is just a workaround.

    I'm getting TV's put on the wall which means the cable is coming from a point in the attic to three rooms. There'll be no boxes on the wall, just a cable protruding for each TV. How do people with Tv's on the wall get around this risk? Surely the cable is not carrying high voltage?


  • #5
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,038 ✭✭✭zg3409


    At some point the cable needs to pass through a UPC wall outlet box. Normally the cable does not carry more than 100 volts (which is still enough to kill). The outlet prevents this, but in the case of a lightning strike or an ESB cable landing on a UPC cable or even static building up on the system an approved UPC outlet prevents death.

    Basic safety systems which are often bypassed by DIYers

    So wall mounted TVs need to pass via a wall outlet even if it not actually mounted on a wall. This is legal as well as common sense. Get UPC to do it if unsure.


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