While many pre-existing buildings or homes already have CATV cabling in place and ready to go, there are quite a few that still do not. The desire to install new cabling for CATV in Council Bluffs within freshly-built buildings is also a growing need. Here are some frequently asked questions concerning cable television installation and how it is done.
Q: Can cable installation be performed by the building owner or the homeowner?
A; Technically, yes it can. There is certainly no law against it. However, it can become complicated for the average layperson and does require specialized tools, so it is best left in the hands of professionals such as Brase Electrical Contracting Corp.
Q: What kind of cable is required for installation?
A: Almost all cable used in the installation is of the RG6 coaxial variety. This is because of its high bandwidth capacity to deliver video. The coaxial cable is what one will see running through the ceiling and come out of the wall in a cable set-up environment. The coaxial cable is terminated and will have an F-type connector placed at the end. This is what most people will see coming out of the wall from the outlet.
Q: What tools are needed to perform the job?
A: If new lines are being installed, a fresh RG6 coaxial cable will have to be purchased. It is usually sold in boxes of 500 ft or 1000 ft. F connectors will have to be purchased for each end point where the cable will come from the wall. Also, A terminate tool is needed for the installation of the F connectors and a coaxial cable stripper tool will be used to prepare the cable to be terminated.
Q: What is a cable is already in place?
A: If there is already a cable in place for CATV in Council Bluffs and an extension is needed, a longer cable may merely be attached to the coaxial cable coming from the wall and attached to the cable box at the desired location.
Call a reputable and professional cabling company if the installation of cable TV is needed. While it may seem easy to attempt it as a DIY project, it is always best to leave it to the professionals.
