DiSEqC Switch / Which one / Where to buy?

[revx]

I got my new setup running and within about the first half hour my cheap-o freebie switch that came with my reciever died. (it took a little trouble shooting and re-cableing to determine this) So I'd like to get two 2-port (2x1) switches to combine the L&C ports off my Invacom QPH-031... one will feed a reciever directly, the other will go into the SG2100.

I looked at all the Gold Sponsors, the only one that had 'good' DiSEqC switches was Sadoun, and they only have is their branded 4x1 switches. I went out to eBay and found both DMSi 2x1 and Chieta 4x1 switches.

I'm wondering, I want to get the best I can, and the ones at Sadoun are nice and they come with a case, but are they really any better? Plus I'd wouldn't be using two ports... Anybody have a similar setup? I'm really leaning towards the DMSi 2x1, but from eBay?
Thanks!
reVx

 

[Mr Tony]

I use the DMSI 2x1's with no issues. They've survived 3 MN winters so far

If you are using all 4 ports from the Invacom quad, get a DirecTv 4x4 multisiwtch. Only one switch is needed and you can run 4 recievers off of it

 

[updatelee]

I use a chieta 4x1 on my invacom (only use two of the ports) works great.

 

[brentb636]

I got my new setup running and within about the first half hour my cheap-o freebie switch that came with my reciever died. (it took a little trouble shooting and re-cableing to determine this) So I'd like to get two 2-port (2x1) switches to combine the L&C ports off my Invacom QPH-031... one will feed a reciever directly, the other will go into the SG2100.

I looked at all the Gold Sponsors, the only one that had 'good' DiSEqC switches was Sadoun, and they only have is their branded 4x1 switches. I went out to eBay and found both DMSi 2x1 and Chieta 4x1 switches.

I'm wondering, I want to get the best I can, and the ones at Sadoun are nice and they come with a case, but are they really any better? Plus I'd wouldn't be using two ports... Anybody have a similar setup? I'm really leaning towards the DMSi 2x1, but from eBay?
Thanks!
reVx

I have a similar setup to you , with two receivers being fed from the Invacom Quad.
I used a 4x1 Diseqc from Sadoun and then later picked up a cheap 2x1 Diseqc switch from ebay . I like the case on the Sadoun switch, but I cobbled up a protective sleeve for ther other one using "Shrink-tube" .



Brent

 

[revx]

Thanks for all the feedback...

If you are using all 4 ports from the Invacom quad, get a DirecTv 4x4 multisiwtch. Only one switch is needed and you can run 4 recievers off of it

I really like the idea of only using one 4x4 switch, but how would that work with the motor? If I come out of the LNB with all four ports, could one of the outputs run to the motor?

 

[grusome]

Put it between your motor and Invacom and one of the ports will control the dish and the other three you can run to other receivers , but, won't be able to control the dish from them.
grusome

 

[Mr Tony]

grusome is correct..one output goes to the motor. The rest go to other receivers

 

[SatAdam]

I use DMSi switches, but I do have some Chieta heavy duty ones for backup.