IQtech posted:Cat 6 cables, cat 5e plugs..
the above cost comparison is not correct. The cost of cable and inserts between CAT5e and CAT6 is not that great and compare with the cost of labour the diffirence…
IQtech posted:Dumb question Re in ceiling speakers.
AV technician, unless you are prepared to pay sparky's hour rate.
IQtech posted:Where to buy Tributaries crimp connectors
Have never seen this brand before.
If you go with these ones you may also ended buying $100+ compression tool to suit these connectors as well.
what you are going to use…
IQtech posted:Help with wall mounted TV's
Foxtel installer will do only what he is get paid for :
1. Run Foxtel cable
2. Install skirting plate or wall plate, and
3. connect Foxtel box to this wall plate.
You…
IQtech posted:Help with wall mounted TV's
if it is just standard Foxtel box you can put it just behind the TV, between TV and the wall, just need to make sure you have got enough space…
IQtech posted:Foxtel iq-iq2
4 tuners, 2 cables
No RF output. RCA only. If you want to use RF - need to buy modulator or run through VCR to modulate RF signal.
IQtech posted:Aerial Installation - When should we do this?
so which antenna (brand) did you get ?
IQtech posted:Aerial Installation - When should we do this?
How can you recommend someone in Perth if you are in Melbourne ?
Did you use their service in Perth ?
Or the same drives/flies between Melbourne and Perth to install…
IQtech posted:NBN ready - is this a rip off?
It does include connection from street to house, but they're not digging it. They require an open trench, so it's going in when the plumbing/drainage is.
then $800 does not sound…
IQtech posted:NBN ready - is this a rip off?
the contractors that connect our phone line have an NBN ready package which they are pushing for $800, They say it includes: 1 phone point, 1 data point, 1 communications…
IQtech posted:TV Wall Mount Installer - Melbourne's West
they also claim they they use AUSTRALIAN MADE antennas, but all antennas on their website are Digitek Made in China ones.
Have you also been told that you got Australian made…
IQtech posted:TV Wall Mount Installer - Melbourne's West
10 year warranty is a bit pointless because none of the new TVs will last that long.
They are claiming that they they do not use "cheap" brackets, which bracket was…
IQtech posted:TV Outlet Splitting Problem - Velocity Estate
just a week ago we did Foxtel connection at Telstra velocity, and the signal was so high that had to use 2-way splitter and 10dB attenuator. FTA and Foxtel signal…
IQtech posted:Pugs (Best way to position wires inside walls before plaster
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Interesting.. although one would image, attach to beam.. measure distance from wall and height from floor and wahlaa. instant access.
+1
measure distance from the wall to the closest stud. I usually…
IQtech posted:Are all TV Brackets created equal?
just shop around for the good deal ...
There is nothing special about Selby brackets, i.e. they are not "Selby" bracket, they are the brackets that Selby re-sell.
I used to…
IQtech posted:FS: RG6 coax cable + TRS6-L compression f-connectors
1. RG6 coax cable (305mts reel) - $70.00
2. PCT TRS-6L compression f-connectors 50 pcs (1 bag) - $16.00/bag - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxYUyIs5qBw&feature=player_embedded
3. ANTRONIX 2-way or 3-way splitters (3/4 crimp connectors as bonus)…
IQtech posted:How to check
do you have CATx cable already terminated at points ?
you can find if it is CAT5 or CAT6 wall plate insert by looking on it. CAT5 inserts have terminals all…
IQtech posted:Replacing old TV aerial socket
not only wall plate needs to be replaced, but I would suspect that also ribbon type of cable needs to be replaced all the way to the antenna, and possibly…
IQtech posted:Composite cable run
No probs with 15mts run ... lesser joints the better signal.
S-Video will be a better option though.
how far is your 2nd TV ?
IQtech posted:TV Antenna installer in Adelaide?
On this forum only one business name is alowed to be posted: Selby
IQtech posted:Recommend Melbourne/Vic store for bits and bobs?
what exactly you are after ?
what type of wall plates and cables and in what quanities ?
IQtech posted:Surround sound difficulties in home theatre
may need to check if center speaker is connected or wired properly
IQtech posted:Mounting plasma to the wall
how big is your plasma ?
The bracket does not need to be mounted at exact centre, - you will be able to slide TV later one when it is will…
IQtech posted:TV aerial wall plate
If all the cables coming to store room, that's where splitter will be installed. These cables should be connected to splitter and not to wall plate. Just leave everything to…
IQtech posted:Foxtel and wall plate provision
Foxtel uses f-type wall plates with 2.4GHz barrel joiners and Foxtel approved compression type of f-connectors.
Some electricians do not know the difference and/or do not simply carry the above.
Installation…
IQtech posted:Data, phone, FTA and speaker wiring plans
I would run phone line from Telstra box to WIR=alarm, then one cable to study and one cable to the next phone socket, so that central ADSL filter could be…
IQtech posted:Data, phone, FTA and speaker wiring plans
Foxtel would come through fibre optic underground cable then.
Just double check with Foxtel that you are satellite area.
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