4 way outlet for Sky/TV

peejay1986 · 09-09-2019 8:38pm #1

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 · 09-09-2019 9:39pm

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

Cerco · 09-09-2019 10:44pm

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 · 09-09-2019 11:32pm

What about one of the brush faceplates?

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The Cush · 09-09-2019 11:36pm

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 · 09-09-2019 11:38pm

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 · 09-09-2019 11:43pm

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 · 09-09-2019 11:47pm

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 · 10-09-2019 12:02am

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 · 10-09-2019 12:04am

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 · 10-09-2019 12:09am

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 · 10-09-2019 4:40pm

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 · 11-09-2019 4:44pm

awec wrote: »

What about one of the brush faceplates?

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

The Cush · 11-09-2019 8:36pm

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.

4 way outlet for Sky/TV

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