Javea Grapevine Issue 176 - LARGE FONT EDITION | Page 108

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.
These callouts have happened just after the
recent “rainy” spell.
Although the satellite dish itself was aligned
correctly and
was receiving more than
enough signals, the receivers all still showed
“no signal” messages.
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