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Outdoor tv aerial not working downstairs

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.25 PM

My aerial for freeview isn't working properly downstairs, the connections seem to be wet and I think there is a split somewhere in the wire. Don't know where tho. Will I need just the cable replacing or the whole thing including signal booster just to be safe? I've removed the brown and its wet on the white to its inbetween that,

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8 Answers

Anonymous user

Have you looked around the entrance of the wire. I.e. if it's coming from outside, have you checked the jumper to see if its frayed at all?
Answered28 July 2019
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M.M.G RENOVATIONS

Rating: 5 out of 5
Northampton
the problem is water. you need to determine where the water comes from, eliminate the water leakage, dry the installations and it will work as it should
Answered28 July 2019
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Skill-tek

Rating: 5 out of 5
Aberdeen
Hai,I think it’s cable need to replace ,condensation catch from the splitter area, need find where is the main cable .
Answered28 July 2019
1

Handyman Al

Rating: 5 out of 5
Barnsley
Check in loft to make sure connection box ok could be socket make sure all leads are dry and not frayed anywhere in
Answered28 July 2019
0

AB Interiors

Rating: 5 out of 5
Tipton
Might need a new connection to the aerial from that tv
Answered28 July 2019
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Ian lohse property maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Haverfordwest
Because the digital signal is effectively weaker than the old analogue system it either needs a booster/ splitter to run two TVs or an aerial per TV. Also the cable used, whilst still being coax,is double shielded. I also recommend not to have joins in the cable . You also need to check that none of the shielding is touching the central wire anywhere as this will ruin your signal.I would take the opportunity to replace the cable with the correct double shielded coax as it will improve reception.
Answered30 July 2019
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Teo

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Haverhill
The cable is damaged and is got water siping inside it needs a new cable
Answered29 July 2019
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Tez Handyman Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Tamworth
Although I'm not a TV engineer the problem is a weak signal caused by weak ingress disassemble connections dry of and re assemble if ok try to illiminate water ingress.
Answered9 August 2019
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