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Dish Instalation
In the Argos catalog they ask for £108 for installation of a twin LNB dish,is this good value for money>
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In the Argos catalog they ask for £108 for installation of a twin LNB dish,is this good value for money>
James One last point, if you already have a dish and it's not too old, you could probably get the LNB changed to a quad and an extra cable run for significantly less. If you are adventurous, you could do it yourself. |
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... If you are adventurous, you could do it yourself.
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Been there, done that, unless you have a bungalow or you enjoy balancing at the top of a large ladder with a masonery drill do not attempt it - sure its not difficult, but neither is falling off !
Also, when it comes to a dish install, I don't understand why a two storey house should be any different to a bungalow. Unless there are obstructions, the dish only need be mounted high enough for a tall person to walk under. A house makes life easier if there are obstructions that need to be cleared but, otherwise, why mount it higher than needed? In fact there are advantages in not doing so, like brushing the snow off. |
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You've misread my post, methinks. I was referring to an LNB upgrade - no need for a masonary drill at the top of a ladder, large or small. But, I would certainly recommend a professional install, even for a LNB upgrade, unless you're a dab hand at that sort of thing.
Also, when it comes to a dish install, I don't understand why a two storey house should be any different to a bungalow. Unless there are obstructions, the dish only need be mounted high enough for a tall person to walk under. A house makes life easier if there are obstructions that need to be cleared but, otherwise, why mount it higher than needed? In fact there are advantages in not doing so, like brushing the snow off.
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Comet was £99 for a dual install, plus £50 for putting it on the chimney. They did a good neat job, cleaned up and were nice guys. Freesat did a lot of work getting an install 'network' in place so there should be some assurance of quality and the price should be fair - you're not going to save anything significant on that (in fact two guys for maybe two hours if you count travel time to next job, including parts - it's a bargain)
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Also, when it comes to a dish install, I don't understand why a two storey house should be any different to a bungalow. Unless there are obstructions, the dish only need be mounted high enough for a tall person to walk under. A house makes life easier if there are obstructions that need to be cleared but, otherwise, why mount it higher than needed? In fact there are advantages in not doing so, like brushing the snow off. |
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Thanks to all of you for the help.
Am I right thinking that a quad LNB would allow me to run a twin tuner HD unit & my old sky box (i have a sky mesh mini dish that's in good condition |
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Thanks to all of you for the help.
Am I right thinking that a quad LNB would allow me to run a twin tuner HD unit & my old sky box (i have a sky mesh mini dish that's in good condition |
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Lots of trees, difficult wife, largish dish, cables going into loft for distribution. Snow - lean out daughters window.
![]() Wish I could have had mine on side of building. Lovely Scottish 100' high pine trees mean, dish on roof on a 6' high pole!! Not to mention extra high installation charges for this and I now need a quad LNB and extra feed for my Humax now which is going to be expensive again
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