Cable Run List of Materials

[AF_Lifer]

My DIRECTV is currently run through my cable box on the side of my house and it's jacking up my internet connection. I'm planning on running a dedicated line for my DIRECTV and need some help building my list of materials. Here's what I have so far:

RG6U
Low Voltage Bracket
Wall Cover
Drywall Saw
Fish Tape
Duct Tape

Any additions or advice on the job at hand? Thanks.

 

[jdspencer]

We need to know what dish you currently have and if there is a multiswitch being used?

Anyway, you will need the compression connectors and tool to install them.

 

[AF_Lifer]

We need to know what dish you currently have and if there is a multiswitch being used?[\QUOTE]

It's a DIRECTV Five LNB Ka/Ku Slim Line Dish. Where along the path would the multiswitch be located if it were being used? Do multiple receivers denote the use of a multiswitch?

 

[jdspencer]

That dish has an integrated 4 output multiswitch so it will support 4 tuners (DVRs have 2). If this dish has fewer than 4 lines running to the house, you'll need to add them. These four lines run to a central location (cable box?) and are distributed from there. This is where a multiswitch (WB68) would be added if you need more than 4 tuners. Of course, you don't have to use the cable box for the central location, it just might be convenient.

 

[AF_Lifer]

Gotcha. So, as far as the list of materials goes, I have;

RG6U
Low Voltage Bracket
Wall Outlet Cover
Drywall Saw
Duct Tape
Fish Tape
Compression Connectors
Crimping Tool

Sound good? Is there more?

 

[jdspencer]

Seems about right.
Good luck.