Paul Giles Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Yep another lassoo just near us brand new house too, sticks out a mile!. So they are not allowed in attics? Is it not a tradesman requirement to do whatever the job takes? I know its not the guys fault as they have many jobs in one day and the unfortunate thing is no one would pay for installation and are quite happy as long as it works. Gets better with sky plus, now two cables to the outside! Surely the CAI must have some say on installation? PG Security Systems Somerset SSAIB Certificate of Merit Installers. www.pgsecurity.co.uk Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Surely the CAI must have some say on installation? 55472[/snapback] Without wanting to get into a huge debate on the subject, the NICEIC, ECA, CORGI, IP, NACOSS\NSI, SSAIB etc.... also are there for the same reasons in different trades. Some are a bit more lenient than others, but all have their cowboys. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Im not sure Monteey, but I think it has 2 LNBs so that you can record one channel while watching another. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.c Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 spot on breff I belive they generally fit quad lnb's but only wire two. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Yep, the idea behind the quad LNB is cost and ease of future upgrades for an addittional box. Sky+ boxes are like 2 normal Sky digiboxes in one, with a DVR thrown in, but running on Windows ME, powered by an ageing asthmatic hamster on an undersized wheel. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 You are kidding about the windows platform??? (I believe the mouse bit ((although it doesnt have asthma)) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 You are kidding about the windows platform??? 55599[/snapback] Er, yes. They can be a bit flaky and crashy at times though. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-55607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antinode Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Just found this... Here's the text that goes with it: "An extremely thin ribbon cable with "F" connector each end for passing through narrow gaps such as windows and doors. The length of ribbon between connectors is 170mm. No measurable loss of signal or quality. Suitable for Digital satellite as well as Analogue or ordinary TV." How f****n lazy is that?! Trade Member Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-56748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJF Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Looks more like a his & hers toothpaste tube I couldnt sleep at nights if I used that kind of kit on my jobs. Surely even the installer would prefer to have one continueous cable instead of a F con eaither side of a door frame going into that toothpaste thing. Top tip: if you ever catch fire, try to avoid seeing yourself in the mirror, because i bet thats what REALLY throws you into a panic and dont forget the one thing you cant recycle is wasted time. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-56755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Seen those in loads of catalogues, been about for years. Never actually seen anyone use one though. If you're a rougharse you won't bother buying any special bodgery kit, you'l just wedge the cable in the window opening and slam it shut. I see far more alarm cables in doorways than co-axes through window openings to be fair. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/6331-yee-haa-its-the-sky-installer/page/7/#findComment-56799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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