Question re: Octo LNB and any other LNBs

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marcaaron20

Dreaming Satellites
My Satellite Setup
Dreambox 8000 HD,
80cm Orbital Satellite Dish
Motorized
LNB with 2 outputs, 2nd output leading to upstairs and using Dreambox 500S.
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Amp/Receiver,
My Location
Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland
I am thinking of getting an Octo LNB so that I can feed the signal in every room in the house
was wondering if I got 1, would I have to connect the cables to all the 8 outputs on the LNB at once or am I able to gradually connect the cables??

for example say I got the LNB this week, could I just connect 2 cables and the sorts out say downstairs and the 1st bedroom upstairs then gradually over time connect the other 6 outputs??
 
Yes of course marcaaron20, you can connect 1 port or all eight.
 
what about the remaining 6 ends on the LNB, if I just leave them won't they become unusable with the weather?? or should the LNB come with caps on each of the 8 ends??
 
Normally plastic caps or you can get them. If not, apply pvc/self- amalgamating tape and pull the cover down on the LNB. All explained when you receive it.
 
Their should be a pull-down weather shield which provides a good deal of protection.

I can't remember whether my multi-output LNBs all came with those little plastic caps as well, but wherever I got them from, I've acquired a goodly supply over the years! You could fit those as well, but I very much doubt they'd be needed as long as you remember to deploy the weather shield.
 
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