DIY : Installing an LNB for Freesat - help plz!

Type_R

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I am planning on installing a new quad LNB for the new Panasonic Plasma that is on the way from JL. Having never done this before I thought I would ask for some advice please.

This is my current Sky dish that supplies a feed to my Sky box (this will remain in place for the old TV).

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I believe it is a 43cm Zone 1 minidish as installed by Sky, but cannot be sure. It clearly only has a single LNB.

I am planning on purchasing a quad LNB (from here)

I understand that this will be a simple, remove and replace (possibly held by a single screw on the underside).

What connector connects the LNB to the cable I shall be installing?

The cable I have planned is this

Also what connector will connect the coaxial cable to the TV freesat? Will it be the same as the connector for the cable here?

Also do I need a crimpler tool for the connectors to go on to the coaxial cable.

Thanks
 
regulus said:
One more thing. After stripping the cable and folding the copper strands back, make sure that NONE is touching the main copper wire, not even one bit of strand. You'll have no picture otherwise and cause yourself hours and hours of headache trying to locate the problem.
You have everything already to replace the LNB. 20 second job. No, 15 second job.

- Ex Sky Installer.
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Thanks for that top tip. What is the feeling about the need to use silicone grease, and where can I get some from (don't fancy paying £5 postage for a tube!).
 
Problem with Satcure is a tube for silicone grease is £3.95 and add delivery comes to about £9!

Anyone know where else I can get it from?
 
lucid said:
Type R, the angle of the LNB is important too. Have a read up of the various "how to" guides online. You'll find info about how the LNB rotates in the bracket. Have a look a your old one before removing it and you should see some marking underneath. :)
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Thanks Lucid, yeah have seen that this is the most important thing, to make sure everything is aligned correctly. Will take some pics before removing the old one, and look for the markings. Apparently they click from left to right, so its all about just clicking it the same number on the new one.

The install will happen on Friday so I shall keep you guys posted!
 
Sorry for not posting since Friday. It was raining here on Friday so I am still waiting to install the LNB, but I seem to have run into another problem.

The WF100 connectors were slightly more difficult sliding on to the co-ax cable, even with the silicone grease!

The biggest problem has been drilling a hole through to the outside from my downstairs room. I had a RF out socket in the wall, which I took out and then decided to make a hole through to get to the outside. I am using a 10' 400mm drill and at about 200 mm it just hits something hard which it just does not want to go through! Now I know the water pipes are running under the floor and the electrics vertically up (it was an extension so I know where all the bits are) but still no access to the outside world! A little stumped to be honest lol!
 
Well guys, today I got on the roof and swapped the single LNB for the quad. Took note of how the old one was facing but even then the new one wasn't quite aligned correctly (so had a live person view the signal strength/quality) and got it spot on. Picture quality if better all round actually with the quad :-)

Was a real easy job and took less than 5 mins in the end. The lack of a hole in the wall still remains an issue!
 
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