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<blockquote data-quote="Xiaomi" data-source="post: 1049916" data-attributes="member: 412338"><p>Hello,</p><p>I'm looking to install a multiswitch in a property to allow Saorsat to be delivered to all TV points. All work to be carried out by qualified installers.</p><p>I will have SkyQ on a hybrid LNB feeding into one room and the quattro inputs going into a 9/8 multiswitch.</p><p>On a separate dish (hopefully 1m) I will have Saorsat and it will feed into V Low of the second input set on the multiswitch. No terrestrial input is required.</p><p></p><p>Each room (4 in total) being fed from the multiswitch has 2 sat points. This will consume all outputs from the multiswitch. However, in reality, probably four max will be used as there is no real need for the recording facility in 3 of the rooms (one of which is a spare room).</p><p></p><p>For this to work I need a Quad/Quattro compatible multiswitch. Due to my budget, I've narrowed my multiswitch selection down to 3:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Satellite-multiswitch-9-In-8-Out-blue-silver-Router-for-max-of-8-devices-from-2/282883022117?hash=item41dd245d25:g:KeoAAOSwmWVap-JU&clk_rvr_id=1517128489517&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true" target="_blank">Wentronic 67266-GB</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMP-Centauri-9-8-Multischalter-Profi-Class-UHD-4K-Ready-SAT-Multiswitch-Schalter/183171093231?epid=1904358508&hash=item2aa5d912ef:g:gWYAAOSwNFVay8KW&clk_rvr_id=1517082597891&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true#rpdCntId" target="_blank">EMP Centauri MS9/8PIU-5 V10</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281744616276?ViewItem=&item=281744616276" target="_blank">EMP Centauri 9/8 P.155-UP ????</a></p><p></p><p>The third item listed above might actually be the same as the second - I've asked clarification from the seller as the photo and descriptions are not aligned.</p><p></p><p>The multiswitch will be located in a cupboard where the consumer unit etc are located. I've read on this forum about earthing these items. Before the electrican leaves the property is there anything I need to get him to do or should the satellite installer be able to get at a suitable earthing point at the consumer unit? There is no copper piping nearby that can be used.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Does the above mean I do not need to use an earth? Is it okay to earth to an electrical earth or would it be better to avoid totally in my scenario?</p><p></p><p>My undertanding is that dish size is more important than the multiswitch - esp in a scenario such as mine. So based on what I've said:</p><p></p><p>1. Will the Wentronic/Goobay multiswitch suit my needs or would the MS9/8 PIU5 be a better option. If so, why?</p><p>2. What is needed in order to earth the multiswitch? (I will not be doing this but want to ensure that correct setup is in place).</p><p>3. Do all unused inputs/outputs require a 75ohm terminator or is it just unused outputs?</p><p>4. Do most of you use the provided euro plugs with an adapter or do you convert them to UK 3-pin plugs?</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Xiaomi, post: 1049916, member: 412338"] Hello, I'm looking to install a multiswitch in a property to allow Saorsat to be delivered to all TV points. All work to be carried out by qualified installers. I will have SkyQ on a hybrid LNB feeding into one room and the quattro inputs going into a 9/8 multiswitch. On a separate dish (hopefully 1m) I will have Saorsat and it will feed into V Low of the second input set on the multiswitch. No terrestrial input is required. Each room (4 in total) being fed from the multiswitch has 2 sat points. This will consume all outputs from the multiswitch. However, in reality, probably four max will be used as there is no real need for the recording facility in 3 of the rooms (one of which is a spare room). For this to work I need a Quad/Quattro compatible multiswitch. Due to my budget, I've narrowed my multiswitch selection down to 3: [URL='https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Satellite-multiswitch-9-In-8-Out-blue-silver-Router-for-max-of-8-devices-from-2/282883022117?hash=item41dd245d25:g:KeoAAOSwmWVap-JU&clk_rvr_id=1517128489517&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true']Wentronic 67266-GB[/URL] [URL='https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMP-Centauri-9-8-Multischalter-Profi-Class-UHD-4K-Ready-SAT-Multiswitch-Schalter/183171093231?epid=1904358508&hash=item2aa5d912ef:g:gWYAAOSwNFVay8KW&clk_rvr_id=1517082597891&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true#rpdCntId']EMP Centauri MS9/8PIU-5 V10[/URL] [URL='https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281744616276?ViewItem=&item=281744616276']EMP Centauri 9/8 P.155-UP ????[/URL] The third item listed above might actually be the same as the second - I've asked clarification from the seller as the photo and descriptions are not aligned. The multiswitch will be located in a cupboard where the consumer unit etc are located. I've read on this forum about earthing these items. Before the electrican leaves the property is there anything I need to get him to do or should the satellite installer be able to get at a suitable earthing point at the consumer unit? There is no copper piping nearby that can be used. Does the above mean I do not need to use an earth? Is it okay to earth to an electrical earth or would it be better to avoid totally in my scenario? My undertanding is that dish size is more important than the multiswitch - esp in a scenario such as mine. So based on what I've said: 1. Will the Wentronic/Goobay multiswitch suit my needs or would the MS9/8 PIU5 be a better option. If so, why? 2. What is needed in order to earth the multiswitch? (I will not be doing this but want to ensure that correct setup is in place). 3. Do all unused inputs/outputs require a 75ohm terminator or is it just unused outputs? 4. Do most of you use the provided euro plugs with an adapter or do you convert them to UK 3-pin plugs? Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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