I installed an unscreened tv/sat socket in the living room:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/13740.../Sockets/Unscreened-Flush-TV-Satellite-Socket
Previously the satellite cable just came through the wall and dangled on the floor, and so I sent it up behind the plasterboard to the socket.
Yesterday the wife decided to wrench the tv cable out because of the storm (even though I told her this is an urban myth and our aerial is in the loft
).
Now there's virtually no signal, so I think she's dislodged it or things are now touching inside.
I should point out that before, if you powered on the satellite decoder the tv freeview signal would go off completely. (We only keep the satellite as a backup)
Therefore there seems to be interference between the cables and possibly electrical cables?
The cables are probably old and of poor quality, but replacing them is a longer term solution.
Would this be solved with a screened socket?
Can I get one that takes 2 cables? Most from shops seems to expect the signal to be on a single cable.
Available sockets:
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...refview=search&ts=1249633487116&isSearch=true
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/31450.../Screened-Diplexed-Satellite-TV-FM-DAB-Outlet
http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/TV-and-Audio-Accessories/MP-Nexus-Tv-Coaxial+Satellite-Outlet/invt/219069
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/13740.../Sockets/Unscreened-Flush-TV-Satellite-Socket
Previously the satellite cable just came through the wall and dangled on the floor, and so I sent it up behind the plasterboard to the socket.
Yesterday the wife decided to wrench the tv cable out because of the storm (even though I told her this is an urban myth and our aerial is in the loft
Now there's virtually no signal, so I think she's dislodged it or things are now touching inside.
I should point out that before, if you powered on the satellite decoder the tv freeview signal would go off completely. (We only keep the satellite as a backup)
Therefore there seems to be interference between the cables and possibly electrical cables?
The cables are probably old and of poor quality, but replacing them is a longer term solution.
Would this be solved with a screened socket?
Can I get one that takes 2 cables? Most from shops seems to expect the signal to be on a single cable.
Available sockets:
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...refview=search&ts=1249633487116&isSearch=true
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/31450.../Screened-Diplexed-Satellite-TV-FM-DAB-Outlet
http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/TV-and-Audio-Accessories/MP-Nexus-Tv-Coaxial+Satellite-Outlet/invt/219069