Extending wires from the Satellite dish to the decoder

[Ecco]

Hi All,

I moved into a new home recently and wanted to connect the Dstv decoder. For some reason the previous owner chose to have the wires really really short.

See pic attached.

Now i cannot put my decoder anywhere else but right up against the wall and in a not so ideal position on the tv stand. I actually need to move the TV stand further away from that point in the wall.

Any ideas whats the best way to extend these cables.

 

[Nick333]

Go to ellies and ask for two barrel connectors and two f to f leads off whatever length you want. I'm sure they'll make them up for you.

 

[Ecco]

f to f leads? Female to Female?

 

[AVSupply]

f to f leads? Female to Female?

You need a 2x female to female couplers, which look like so -> http://avsupply.co.za/product_info.php/satellite-equipment-type-connector-coupler-p-543

You then need to make up some extension cables, or buy a pair of ready made ones. We sell 2M lengths -> http://avsupply.co.za/product_info.php/satellite-equipment-satellite-type-cable-p-397

 

[TheChamp]

Also try opening the wall outlet thing and check if the is no slack inside.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Basically you will have to extend, with connecting cables as per the above ... Or get somebody to come in and completely move that.

 

[skeptic_SA]

Also try opening the wall outlet thing and check if the is no slack inside.

^this

 

[Ecco]

I bought the Ellies branded barrel connectors from builders warehouse. Was about R27 each.

Thanks for the help guys