722 + 625 Wiring

[CowboyDren]

I used to have a 625; it was awesome. I replaced it with a 722; it's not as awesome, but it does HD & OTA. I'm thinking about adding a 625 or another 722 in another room (I want 4 tuners), but all I have is the wiring from the original installation (dp/wing dish -> dp2/d500 -> seperator -> 625). What would I need to change to add another dual-tuner box ?

I used a DishMover to install the location a little over 2 years ago, then paid for a service call to relocate the dish, then a free upgrade installation when I upgraded to 722+HD 8 months ago. I think that I'll have to do the installation myself this time to save cash. Am I correct about that, or will my activation/lease fees qualify me for a free pro installation?

 

[Agonizing Fury]

Since you will not be replacing a like receiver, but adding another receiver, unless you plan to purchase the new receiver I believe dish will require professional installation. Either way, if I remember correctly, installation only makes a difference of $50 in the lease/upgrade fees.

 

[CowboyDren]

Thanks for that. I'm really more concerned about the wiring than the cost, but cost does come into the question. Do I need a switch? Do I need to run 2GHz quad cables everywhere?

 

[Agonizing Fury]

The installation should cover anything needed to install the new system. If the cables are not sufficient (or non-existent), the tech should install them. If your only current receiver is (1) ViP 722 then your current dish setup (as I understand it you have a dish 500 with A Dish Pro Plus Twin, and a wing dish wired into the DPPlus Twin) should support an additional receiver without any need for additional switches.