Extending Aerial Cable

[nabby68]

Hello
I wish to extend an aerial cable in my bedroom as I’m moving the TV to a different position. I will be lifting the floor boards and extending it under them. What’s the best way to do this as once the floor goes back down I won’t have any access to the join if something goes wrong. I’ve attached a pic of the end of the cable which seems very thin.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

the good news is that your existing cable has an f connector on the end of the cable. it also has an adpter that goes from f connector to coax. so to join another length of cable to it you will need a joiner like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124609358925?hash=item1d034bec4d:g:6OAAAOSw2XJgP8T7 and two f connectors like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254471156317?hash=item3b3fa9b25d:g:tfQAAOSw96leD8BS

unscrew the adapter ( the bit on the right) from the f connector and screw in the joiner, on one end of the new cable fit one of the new f connectors then screw that to the joiner, tighten up the nut like bits with a small spanner (11mm) till it is not loose or liable to come loose. you can also cover the join with heatshrink sleeving if you wish to isolate the metal and to ensure that the nuts dont come loose. then fit the other new f connector on the other end of the new cable and fit the old coax adapter to the f connector and plug the new cable in to the tv to test before you put the floorboards back down!

how to fit f connector https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiN7sGD7_vwAhWV7eAKHQveCAgQwqsBMA16BAgIEAE&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYPFai6I4I&usg=AOvVaw1FlvhVTR5YKap8Gi2yqjhr

if it is easier you can buy ready made leads but some of the ones leave a bit to be desired in the cable dept. this one seems to be ok though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264903330399?hash=item3dad780a5f:g:7GIAAOSwULZgCJLc

 

[nabby68]

the good news is that your existing cable has an f connector on the end of the cable. it also has an adpter that goes from f connector to coax. so to join another length of cable to it you will need a joiner like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124609358925?hash=item1d034bec4d:g:6OAAAOSw2XJgP8T7 and two f connectors like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254471156317?hash=item3b3fa9b25d:g:tfQAAOSw96leD8BS

unscrew the adapter ( the bit on the right) from the f connector and screw in the joiner, on one end of the new cable fit one of the new f connectors then screw that to the joiner, tighten up the nut like bits with a small spanner (11mm) till it is not loose or liable to come loose. you can also cover the join with heatshrink sleeving if you wish to isolate the metal and to ensure that the nuts dont come loose. then fit the other new f connector on the other end of the new cable and fit the old coax adapter to the f connector and plug the new cable in to the tv to test before you put the floorboards back down!

how to fit f connector https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...=okYPFai6I4I&usg=AOvVaw1FlvhVTR5YKap8Gi2yqjhr

Thanks Suritsoff. What size co ax cable do you recommend for the extension?

 

[Sureitsoff?]

something like this would be good but you might not need 25m hence I added the link to decent premade cables
https://www.toolstation.com/pitacs-tv-satellite-cable-cucu-ct100/p55624

 

[Lucid]

If you know the length of cable you need, I can supply you a full kit using Webro WF100 coax (white or black) - all copper; the best coax you can get without going stupid daft OTT - fitted with a compression connector including O-ring moisture gasket, an F-type back-to-back joiner and double layers of heat shrink tubing for extra peace of mind.

At the TV end you can have your choice of straight or 90 degree right-angle coax TV plug, whichever suits your plan the best.

 

[nabby68]

If you know the length of cable you need, I can supply you a full kit using Webro WF100 coax (white or black) - all copper; the best coax you can get without going stupid daft OTT - fitted with a compression connector including O-ring moisture gasket, an F-type back-to-back joiner and double layers of heat shrink tubing for extra peace of mind.

At the TV end you can have your choice of straight or 90 degree right-angle coax TV plug, whichever suits your plan the best.

I think I need about 5 meters thanks

 

[Sureitsoff?]

add a bit for luck!! DAMHIKT

 

[Lucid]

I think I need about 5 meters thanks

Unless you know for sure that 5m is plenty to go under the floor and then up/down a wall and still leave enough to reach the coax socket then I'd go with the suggestion from @Sureitsoff? Spec it a bit longer.

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