TV Antenna splitter in loft

[Stringy]

I want to replace an old aerial splitter box with a newer one. Labgear LDA2081LR Distribution Amplifier

The old one looks to be powered by a cable connected to the lighting circuit. See photo

The new labgear has a 3 pin plug on it.
See photos of new splitter statistics and the old box connection

Is it ok to either :-
take the 3 pin plug off and wire in exactly the same way as before?
or
replace the plate at the end of the lighting run with a 3 pin socket and then just plug in?

 

[telectrix]

you can do either, but if you fit a BS1363 3pin socket, it must be labelled " Amp. only. not for general use". tin hat en route.

 

[DPG]

No problem at all, although some people are horrified at the thought of it. Could always use a round pin 5A socket, or a non standard 13A plug.

As Tel says, if you do use a standard 13A socket then label it. We did have someone a few weeks ago worry about somebody hoovering the loft.

 

[Midwest]

Not to clued up on tv stuff, but can't you have digital tv, without power supply?

 

[telectrix]

Not to clued up on tv stuff, but can't you have digital tv, without power supply?

the amp needs a power supply.

 

[DPG]

Not to clued up on tv stuff, but can't you have digital tv, without power supply?

Doesn't matter if analogue or digital television - a weak signal will still need amplifying. Ideally as close to the aerial as possible, so loft ideal.

 

[Midwest]

I thought amplifiers, especially with a digital signal, weren't really necessary unless you have a large communal block. Typical house with a couple of tv points, don't really need an amplifier, or the cable lengths are excessive.

 

[DPG]

Can still be necessary even with digital. Although conversely attenuation can sometimes be needed.

 

[Midwest]

Doesn't matter if analogue or digital television - a weak signal will still need amplifying. Ideally as close to the aerial as possible, so loft ideal.

Don't think a anything can be done with a poor signal?

 

[DPG]

Don't think a anything can be done with a poor signal?

Yes - a weak signal can be amplified. As I say, it's better to do it close to the aerial rather than down by the TV though.