Virgin Media. Cables help needed.

tribade · Post by **tribade** » 10 Jun 2007, 21:21

Hi, has anyone here cut & reconnected VM (Telewest) cables? I know you can get the bits & DIY, but I'm feart to do it in case I make a mess of it. VM will charge me £75.00, as they say it's relocating the equipment ... any help/advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 10 Jun 2007, 22:09

Oh just go for it! There's always sellotape if you cut the wrong bit......

Post by **wangi** » 10 Jun 2007, 22:12

It's still just that black coax cable, yeah? If so it's no different really from the "old fashioned" coax aerial cables, just better shielding and connectors. So if you know what to do there...

Anyway, here's a nice guide: http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/fconn.htm

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 10 Jun 2007, 22:21

We did it with father in laws Sky . Now that was fairly easy. Splint and link to another room
But I believe VM uses fibre optic cables which is a bit trickier, we haven't dare try yet, as the tv and pc broadband come in on the 1 cable in our front room we'd like to move them so's we dont get glare from window , (have to keep curtains closed

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If its successful let us know

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 10 Jun 2007, 22:31

maybe try Surrey aerials at Joppa , they will probably be cheaper , Derek's an x roadie/sound engineer/lighting man n he says it can be dodgy with the fibre optic stuff ( my words not his !!!)