4 way outlet for Sky/TV

peejay1986

Hey, I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help. I'm trying to source a solution for our Sky / TV cables coming from the attic to behind the TV.

Currently we have a very half arsed job - a 2 way outlet for TV / Radio(?) and then an (chancer!) electrician left the two Sky cables coming out through the side of the loosely fitted socket. It's a mess.

I want to get one socket (standard size) that allows all 4 cables to be fed through to the TV and Sky box, if possible. Needs tidying up quick!

Such a thing exist? Any nod in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

keithdub

Like a single box with a blank plate and a hole drilled into it to let the cables out

Cerco

It may not look the best as is, but technically it is much better than having additional connector plates. The option suggested above is a good solution, a plate with a hole to allow cables through or you could use sat cable grommets.
Direct connection from dish to sat receiver is best.

awec

What about one of the brush faceplates?

The Cush

This is what I did -

Blank faceplate, drill 4 holes, fitted 4 f-connectors couplers with nuts, secure the couplers to the faceplate with the nuts.

Fitted 4 right angle F adapters on the inside of the faceplate, to the F-coupler. This allowed the cables a proper transition from the attic to the outlet. This setup will probably require a deeper back box

Alternatively you could buy one e.g. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/201678183124, and as above fit right angle F adapters on the inside of the faceplate, to the F-coupler. This allows the cables a proper transition/without bends if the cable comes down vertically.

dingding

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Axing-SSD-4-00-terrestrial-installation-0/dp/B002BZI84M

Here is a surface mounted version.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poppstar-1008705-Antenna-Satellite-Connector-White/dp/B072P1H66W

This one with the innards removed could be used to poke the cables through as a previous poster mentioned. Each hole will be labled correctly.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quadplexed-Satellite-Aerial-Wall-Socket/dp/B003XN1TJ2

awec

You can get modular faceplates too, where you buy the surround and then buy the connection bits separately. You'd need a double sized one for 4 though I guess.

dingding

The Cush wrote: »

This is what I did -

Blank faceplate, drill 4 holes, fitted 4 f-connectors couplers with nuts, secure the couplers to the faceplate with the nuts.

Fitted 4 right angle F adapters on the inside of the faceplate, to the F-coupler. This allowed the cables a proper transition from the attic to the outlet. This setup will probably require a deeper back box

Alternatively you could buy one e.g. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/201678183124, and as above fit right angle F adapters on the inside of the faceplate, to the F-coupler. This allows the cables a proper transition/without bends if the cable comes down vertically.

Some great ideas there.

The Cush

dingding wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Axing-SSD-4-00-terrestrial-installation-0/dp/B002BZI84M

Here is a surface mounted version.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poppstar-1008705-Antenna-Satellite-Connector-White/dp/B072P1H66W

This one with the innards removed could be used to poke the cables through as a previous poster mentioned. Each hole will be labled correctly.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quadplexed-Satellite-Aerial-Wall-Socket/dp/B003XN1TJ2

These appear to be diplexed, only 2 cables in.

The Cush

awec wrote: »

You can get modular faceplates too, where you buy the surround and then buy the connection bits separately. You'd need a double sized one for 4 though I guess.

Yes, correct.

You could get a 1 gang modular faceplate and 2 blanks and carefully drill 2 holes in each and fit F-connectors as above.

dingding

The Cush wrote: »

These appear to be diplexed, only 2 cables in.

Correct, I had not spotted that. My solutions will not work without additional equipment.

peejay1986

dingding wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Axing-SSD-4-00-terrestrial-installation-0/dp/B002BZI84M

Here is a surface mounted version.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poppstar-1008705-Antenna-Satellite-Connector-White/dp/B072P1H66W

This one with the innards removed could be used to poke the cables through as a previous poster mentioned. Each hole will be labled correctly.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quadplexed-Satellite-Aerial-Wall-Socket/dp/B003XN1TJ2

Thanks everyone for your help on this matter.

The socket itself is hidden behind a closed TV unit so I don't really mind how it looks, really. It's just in a precarious situation at the minute and I'd rather tidy it up.

In relation to the above. Sorry for the stupid question, but does "surface mounted version" mean that it's simply not recessed into the wall and therefore sticks out? That wouldn't be a deal breaker for me so long as all the fittings are there for the cables.

Some good options shared though, thanks again, all.

heffo500

awec wrote: »

What about one of the brush faceplates?

I think this would be best, no loss from having any unnecessary joints.

The Cush

peejay1986 wrote: »

In relation to the above. Sorry for the stupid question, but does "surface mounted version" mean that it's simply not recessed into the wall and therefore sticks out? That wouldn't be a deal breaker for me so long as all the fittings are there for the cables.

These wallplates only take 2 cables.