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    Default Cut my Sky cable - can I fix it?

    The ivy up the side of the house has been going mental, to the point where the Sky signal is coming and going, as the ivy engulfs the dish. So I've just been out with my pruning shears and accidentally pruned the Sky cable. How much of a disaster is this? Or like with ivy, will the pruning of the cable make the signal grow back stronger? Thought not

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    You need a coaxial coupler. EBay is likely to be your only hope I'm afraid. No idea where you'd get one these days on the high street

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    You might get something at B&Q .
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    I wouldn't be using any couplers external to the house.
    Screwfix have suitable cable and plugs - replace the cable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmangler View Post
    I wouldn't be using any couplers external to the house.
    Screwfix have suitable cable and plugs - replace the cable.
    Correct, any John's will just let water in, just as easy to replace the cable

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmangler View Post
    I wouldn't be using any couplers external to the house.
    Screwfix have suitable cable and plugs - replace the cable.
    Nah, bit of heat shrink on the top and it'll be good as new.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    Nah, bit of heat shrink on the top and it'll be good as new.
    You have heat shrink.
    Daft lad in Chorley isn't likely to have any.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmangler View Post
    You have heat shrink.
    Daft lad in Chorley isn't likely to have any.
    Good point

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    I always smear outdoor cable joins with silicone sealant. Never had a problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    I always smear outdoor cable joins with silicone sealant. Never had a problem.
    Good impromptu Johnny too. Lol
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