What do I need to install new 5LNB dish? -tool? compression?

[bertbarndoor]

Hi, I'm going to do the install myself. I'm told that the new 5lnb dish is 'finicky' and that I will need to have special compression fittings on my cable. What tool do I need to do this? Where can I get one? Price? Is this the only thing that I have to really concern myself with? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

Rob

 

[damaged]

Use of compression fittings is not unique to the 5lnb, it is advised and preferred for use on any satellite coax run, as the crimp/hex type suck and are prone to bad connection, and will cause problems.

Someone here should be along evetually to recommend a particular make of tool to get. You can also Search the forms for 'compression tool'.

 

[Lynskyn]

If you use a good connector, strip the cable properly, and flood the connector with dielectric silicone grease, a hex crimp is fine.

 

[iafirebuff]

I have used hex crimp - only the ones that are a higher quality with silicon in them and an o-ring for over 10 years without any problems. KNOCK ON WOOD

 

[iafirebuff]

Sadoun has the needed parts for a decent price.

 

[bertbarndoor]

Sadoun has the needed parts for a decent price.

Hi, which one should I get? They have a package for 39.99 that has a 70014 Compression Crimper and cutter and stripper. Will that work? I just want to do a good install so that it works. Thanks,

Rob

 

[Bob Nielsen]

I use a DataShark compression tool from Home Depot. It is less than half the price of others I have seen and does a good job.

 

[bertbarndoor]

I use a DataShark compression tool from Home Depot. It is less than half the price of others I have seen and does a good job.

They have this at Sadoun. Good enough?

 

[Bob Nielsen]

I think so. I recall it was a bit cheaper at Home Depot. The Data Shark connectors are a bit less expensive than some of the others, as well.

 

[Mike500]

I'd get a kit like this one on eBay;


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...50037371938&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1

 

[kds64]

solidsignal.com has items

 

[firebird]

I wouldn't recommend you try to install a 5 lnb dish.

 

[fkostyn]

I didn't have any problems installing mine!

 

[locksmith30076]

if you dont know how the 5lnb dish work. you are going to have problems. make sure you have a wide window. cause this dish require major clearance . remember its 5 satellites going thru that dish . if you have alot tall trees surround your house it is not going to work.

 

[bertbarndoor]

if you dont know how the 5lnb dish work. you are going to have problems. make sure you have a wide window. cause this dish require major clearance . remember its 5 satellites going thru that dish . if you have alot tall trees surround your house it is not going to work.

I do have a wide window. I've installed a few regular dishes and didn't have too much trouble. Besides, I have no choice. I have to install it. I live in a 'remote' area that installers will not venture out to.