Multiswitch in Valencia region

[joddle]

Maybe slighly of topic but can't find another more suitable place for this - Using my current quad LNB and dish I am considering using a multiswitch so I can have tv points in 7 areas of the house. In Valencia I get a very strong signal so am hoping such a change wont affect the signal too much - I have noted that the "Optima Mains Powered MS508" can be used on a quad or a quatro - but is there any serious disadvantages to what I am trying to do? On the plus side it would tidy up and reduce some cable runs buy using the terrestrial input as well!

 

[PaulR]

All I'll say is that you'll find 8 outputs won't be enough! If you've got any Freesat+ or $ly+ devices then these need two of those outputs each. In France I put only two leads down to the main living room and now I realise I should've taken three (two for the HDR and one for the Digibox) and so am looking at how I'm going to get the extra lead down there.

I bought an 8 out multiswitch for England and a 12 out for France. Now I'm considering bringing the 12 back to the UK (with the 8 out absolutely untouched!) and putting a 16 out multiswitch in France.

P.S. Have split this off into its own topic.

 

[joddle]

Not sure I will need more than 8 feeds - at the moment I am only using three of the four from the quad but do want freesat in two other rooms as well. Only in one room do I really need a twin feed but as I don't have any device yet, i.e. recorder etc that needs two feeds one feed per room is enough. I do have the ability to record when I need using with Filmon or our connected HDD recorder which connects via a scart so no issues there. No intention of paying Murdock anything so Sky does not even come into the equasion!

 

[rolfw]

The Optima is a budget multiswitch and I've found in the past that they don't work with all Quad LNBs, have had to replace quad LNB with a Quattro on two occasions when installing customer purchased kit.

@ PaulR, cant you just use a couple of SAT/TV diplexers to solve your two cable problem?

 

[Huevos]

I don't know the Optima but I've used a few quad compatibles too that didn't work well with a quad. As for number of feeds I agree with Paul. At least 2 per room. I've got four feeds from 28E in my living room and sometimes that isn't enough.

 

[Archive4]

Multiswitch should work with quad or quatro, but have only fitted two, so have limited intel. If rolfw has had more experience with these, I will bow to greater knowledge.

Joddle, if you have problems, I have a brand new Invacom quatro, bought in error by a customer that you can have cheap!

 

[joddle]

Multiswitch should work with quad or quatro, but have only fitted two, so have limited intel. If rolfw has had more experience with these, I will bow to greater knowledge.

Joddle, if you have problems, I have a brand new Invacom quatro, bought in error by a customer that you can have cheap!

Is it c120? and if so what price?

 

[Huevos]

BTW, Rolf, what would you consider is a decent quality brand for multiswitches.

 

[Huevos]

Brian, if Joddle doesn't take that LNB I'll have it if the price is right.

 

[joddle]

BTW, Rolf, what would you consider is a decent quality brand for multiswitches.

Yes - good question - any other opinions or experience on good/bad/indifferent multiswitches used in Spain!

 

[Archive4]

Is it c120? and if so what price?

No, it´s a 40mm mount for an offset dish, Anyone out there want it!

 

[A nonymous]

BTW, Rolf, what would you consider is a decent quality brand for multiswitches.

I know the question was not directed at me but i have always favoured Vision or Fracarro equipment. I also think Spaun equipment is fantastic, although a bit expensive.

Most other installers i know favour Triax equipment although i'm not a big fan of it myself. Without a doubt the worst equipment I have ever had the displeasure to use is definitely Televes. Its a complete waste of time for large systems due to the amount of signal loss through the equipment. Its just about usable for small systems.

Nano

 

[rolfw]

BTW, Rolf, what would you consider is a decent quality brand for multiswitches.

I tend to use Triax mostly, it's reliable and good quality, plus comes with bonding, but as with Nano, I do like Fracarro kit, not used Vision, so can't comment.

 

[Huevos]

I like Spaun too but not cheap. 200€ for a 5/16 here. Main trouble we have is everything here is cheap rubbish or costs a fortune.

 

[satelliteman]

Optima is a brand or range of Vision products. The v5 kit is ok but don't like the standalone switches.

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[Archive4]

The only ones I have used came from the Russians, GI own version. Worked fine with Invacom quad lnb. 5x8 approx €55 + iva, 5x16 approx €89 + iva at trade prices

 

[PaulR]

@ PaulR, cant you just use a couple of SAT/TV diplexers to solve your two cable problem?

Sadly that doesn't solve the problem (I already have triplexer sockets in the rooms) as it's three sat feeds I really need. I am, however, looking at the possibilty of a multiswitch with an SCR output so my HDR will then only need one feed. That will mean putting an SCR multiswitch in the UK though. I might have a 5/8 and a 5/12 multiswitch for sale soon!

Anyway, back to topic...

 

[Huevos]

The only ones I have used came from the Russians, GI own version. Worked fine with Invacom quad lnb. 5x8 approx €55 + iva, 5x16 approx €89 + iva at trade prices

Are you sure that is quad compatible?

 

[Archive4]

Are you sure that is quad compatible?

H0w long is your neck, you´re having a giraffe. Can be 100% sure, have fitted them and got the teeshirt!

galaxy-innovations.es/en/index.html

 

[Huevos]

I've never fitted a GI multi-switch and I can't see anything on the site that says quad compatible. Not doubting what you say though. How much are they? TBH, lately I'm avoiding anything communal. Too much trouble.