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Why don't installers like octoLNBs?
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<blockquote data-quote="techguy" data-source="post: 822101" data-attributes="member: 392880"><p>When I was ringing round for quotes from local installers for a Freesat install that would provide 6 feeds (3 rooms but would support PVRs) I did a little research beforehand and found there was such a device as an octoLNB.</p><p></p><p>When I rang them I asked whether they could quote for setting up the dish with one plus the cabling.</p><p></p><p>Both said 'errr no we wouldn't use those, we'd use a multiswitch although its a bit more expensive'</p><p></p><p>I asked the second one why they would only use a multiswitch rather than an octoLNB 'cos it's too heavy for the arm'</p><p></p><p>Both quoted me £650-£700 including VAT which seemed a bit steep and I didn't really want additional electrical components in the chain as it would be something else that could go wrong.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I ended up ringing Freesat themselves for advice and they directed me to a company they use for installations who also said no to an octoLNB but offered a two dish solution but insisted I get a letter of authorisation from the local council's building control/planning office before they'd do the work but the price was much better at £375.</p><p></p><p>My question is though folks, what's up with octoLNBs?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="techguy, post: 822101, member: 392880"] When I was ringing round for quotes from local installers for a Freesat install that would provide 6 feeds (3 rooms but would support PVRs) I did a little research beforehand and found there was such a device as an octoLNB. When I rang them I asked whether they could quote for setting up the dish with one plus the cabling. Both said 'errr no we wouldn't use those, we'd use a multiswitch although its a bit more expensive' I asked the second one why they would only use a multiswitch rather than an octoLNB 'cos it's too heavy for the arm' Both quoted me £650-£700 including VAT which seemed a bit steep and I didn't really want additional electrical components in the chain as it would be something else that could go wrong. I ended up ringing Freesat themselves for advice and they directed me to a company they use for installations who also said no to an octoLNB but offered a two dish solution but insisted I get a letter of authorisation from the local council's building control/planning office before they'd do the work but the price was much better at £375. My question is though folks, what's up with octoLNBs? [/QUOTE]
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