Changing the LNB on a satellite dish or splitting the cable?

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all.

As part of an extension the client has asked for another TV point. The present TV point is run from a satellite dish which has a sinle LNB on it.

My question is, is it ok to split this cable? I'm guessing not as you may not be able to watch seperate channels on the TV's from the different rooms. Is this right?

If splitting the cable is not an option, how easy is it to change the LNB to a twin or quad? I do have some pictures of the single LNB and I will try and upload them over the next day or 2.

Cheers all.

 

[polo1]

You can replace the lnb with a twin or quad lnb; usually just a couple of plastic clips, one on either side of the lnb. A five minute job, if it's straightforward.

 

[Resu]

Definitely more straight forward to change the lnb! Make sure the one you get has a bracket with it as the old one could possibly be brittle depending on it's age.

 

[Dan the spark]

If you plan on using the LNB for your new tv supply then you will need an extra sky box with viewing card to watch the tv.

 

[freddo]

TVs with built in freesat and freesat boxes are widespread now!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Thanks for the replies chaps.