Cables
Over the last few weeks I have
been called out to a number of
installations where the clients
had reported a loss of satellite
signals.
I have been to a number of installations where the original installer has simply buried the cable under the stones and gravel.
People walking over those
stones can pierce the cable,
again letting water into the cable
and causing signals problems.
These callouts have happened
just after the recent “rainy” spell.
Running the cable in protective
tubing will help
Although the satellite dish itself
was aligned correctly and was
receiving more than enough
signals, the receivers all still
showed “no signal” messages.
So if your satellite installation is
about 10 years old, and or you
have a lot of cable that has a lot
of exposure to the sun, it may be
worth checking that cable to see
if there are any cracks in the cables outer covering.
This points to a cable problem.
In the cases I have been called
to, the installations were about
10 years old, and the problem
was the same in each. The sun’s
energy had deteriorated the
outer cover of the satellite cable.
The cable had split, and when
it rained, water had permeated
into the cabling, and shorted the
system.
Hence “no signal” messages.
There is not a lot we can do
about the sun, as it does tend to
destroy most things that are left
outside.
However, it is common sense
that installers try to install the
cable in areas of shade to try
and protect the cable as much
as possible from the sun.
In the same way, if a satellite
cable has to be run under or
along the ground it should be
protected as much as possible.
If necessary,
renewed.
get
the cable
Otherwise, the next time it rains
you may end up with “no signal”
messages, and possibly even
receiver damage.
Until next time, happy viewing.
Jon Worby
The Sat and PC Guy
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