Installing TV aerial socket is not complicated as it seems as long as you follow the guidelines to installation. However, if you have doubts during the process, it is best that you seek the help of professional television aerial installers .
Nevertheless, if you want to install TV aerial socket yourself, you will need the following:
- Trimming knife
- Wire cutters and strippers
- Insulated screwdriver set
- Pliers
- Coaxial TV cable
- Cable clips
- Splitter unit
- Two flush-fitting coaxial socket outlets
Step-by-step process in installing TV aerial socket:
1. Prepare the cable routes in place for the splitter and sockets. If needed, prepare the routes also, where the cable enters the house to the splitter.
2. Mount the boxes for the flush- fitting socket outlets. You must be able to create an entry hole in each box and fit the grommet and screw the boxes well. You will also need to feed the aerial cable out through the wall to the position for the splitter.
3. Lay the cables along with each route from the splitter position to the socket outlet locations. Make use of the cable clips to hold these in place and avoid bending the cable that may cause some damages.
4. Feed the cable end for each outlet through the grommet and into the mounting box. You may also need to re-plaster or perhaps use filler around the area to secure it.
5. Let this dry and then prepare all cable ends for connection. To prepare the cable ends, make a small slit by using a trimming knife lengthways at the end of each outer sheath. Fold back the sheath and cut it off to remove. Use the wire mesh and fold it back, leaving around 0.2 centimeters of inner insulation. Use the wire strippers to cut 0.15 centimeters of inner insulation.
6. To connect at the flush socket, secure the inner wire tightly and in place at the entry point. Loosen the connecting clamp, secure the wire and cable, and screw the clamp in place. Try not to touch the inner wire with the strands of the mesh. Screw the socket in place over the mounting box.
7. Secure the splitter to the skirting or joist and push the aerial cable plug into the socket on the splitter.
8. Plug the cables, which run to the sockets into the splitter outlets and then the two cables into the socket at one end and then the TV set at the other end.
The above steps are your guideline in installing your TV aerial socket. If you find one or several of the tips above difficult, you may need to call for professional help to be able to carry out the steps hassle-free.
There are quite a lot of experienced and skilled TV aerial specialists who are available to help you out with installation and even TV aerial repairs. You can ask your friends and relatives on their recommendations regarding local TV aerial specialists in your area or you may also search online for more references.