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DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
bad weather killed my dish
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<blockquote data-quote="BGonaSTICK" data-source="post: 82673" data-attributes="member: 176912"><p>This is what I would do.</p><p></p><p>I'd make up a new patch lead to go from the motor to the LNB, and make it just a bit longer than I needed it (to be sure it'll fit). I'd use the best cable I could find.</p><p></p><p>I'd get hold of a roll of self-amalgamating tape. The proper stuff, not PVC tape or ant other rubbish.</p><p></p><p>I'd then get hold of some other half decent digital coax and stick an F connector on one end.</p><p></p><p>In dry weather, climb up to the motor and replace the patch lead. Dry the sockets with some kitchen towel or something (even a hairdryer, but don't quote me - I have a very good lawyer). Tape up the joints with the self-amalgamating tape. Remove the main coax from the motor. Dry the end of the coax and the socket as best you can. Screw in the new coax and tape it up. Pull the old coax off the wall or whatever, and hang the end upside down out of the way where it can dry out over time. You'll have to let it breathe, and capilliary action will play it's part, so if you can get the end into the house, all the better.</p><p></p><p>Run the temporary coax into your receiver, and terminate with an F connector at the right length. </p><p></p><p>Wait for the old coax to dry out, and then re-connect it with some proper tape.</p><p></p><p>It's unlikely that your motor or LNB will have any water in them. More likely a short on the coax.</p><p></p><p>Well, that was an epic... even by my standards!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BGonaSTICK, post: 82673, member: 176912"] This is what I would do. I'd make up a new patch lead to go from the motor to the LNB, and make it just a bit longer than I needed it (to be sure it'll fit). I'd use the best cable I could find. I'd get hold of a roll of self-amalgamating tape. The proper stuff, not PVC tape or ant other rubbish. I'd then get hold of some other half decent digital coax and stick an F connector on one end. In dry weather, climb up to the motor and replace the patch lead. Dry the sockets with some kitchen towel or something (even a hairdryer, but don't quote me - I have a very good lawyer). Tape up the joints with the self-amalgamating tape. Remove the main coax from the motor. Dry the end of the coax and the socket as best you can. Screw in the new coax and tape it up. Pull the old coax off the wall or whatever, and hang the end upside down out of the way where it can dry out over time. You'll have to let it breathe, and capilliary action will play it's part, so if you can get the end into the house, all the better. Run the temporary coax into your receiver, and terminate with an F connector at the right length. Wait for the old coax to dry out, and then re-connect it with some proper tape. It's unlikely that your motor or LNB will have any water in them. More likely a short on the coax. Well, that was an epic... even by my standards! [/QUOTE]
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