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I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic.
Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! SJ |
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Sasquatch Jones wrote: I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic. Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! Why are you asking here, instead of asking the cable company? -- Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to have a DD214, and a honorable discharge. |
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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message ...
Sasquatch Jones wrote: I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic. Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! Why are you asking here, instead of asking the cable company? That was the first thing I tried, but can only get someone offshore who either has no technical info or just wants to add services I don't need. In my case, once the cable is pulled to the house, they will need to run it 30-ft under the eaves and another 30-ft to where the computer is. On the phone, they said they would make all connections including to the computer, but could not tell me if 60-ft total was included in the standard installation. Others have said that installers are sub-contractors who will try to get extra $$ any way they can. |
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On 12/29/2014 3:10 PM, Sasquatch Jones wrote:
"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message ... Sasquatch Jones wrote: I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic. Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! Why are you asking here, instead of asking the cable company? That was the first thing I tried, but can only get someone offshore who either has no technical info or just wants to add services I don't need. In my case, once the cable is pulled to the house, they will need to run it 30-ft under the eaves and another 30-ft to where the computer is. On the phone, they said they would make all connections including to the computer, but could not tell me if 60-ft total was included in the standard installation. Others have said that installers are sub-contractors who will try to get extra $$ any way they can. My experience with cable company contractors is that they are only permitted to do certain things because they don't want liability. I don't think they will have a problem with routing it under the eaves, but they may want to bring it into the house at the nearest point. As to extra charges, that depends on how the installer interprets the rules. I wouldn't expect a 60 ft run to be a problem. Let us know how you make out. -- Rick |
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On 12/29/2014 1:52 PM, rickman wrote:
On 12/29/2014 3:10 PM, Sasquatch Jones wrote: "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message ... Sasquatch Jones wrote: I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic. Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! Why are you asking here, instead of asking the cable company? That was the first thing I tried, but can only get someone offshore who either has no technical info or just wants to add services I don't need. In my case, once the cable is pulled to the house, they will need to run it 30-ft under the eaves and another 30-ft to where the computer is. On the phone, they said they would make all connections including to the computer, but could not tell me if 60-ft total was included in the standard installation. Others have said that installers are sub-contractors who will try to get extra $$ any way they can. My experience with cable company contractors is that they are only permitted to do certain things because they don't want liability. I don't think they will have a problem with routing it under the eaves, but they may want to bring it into the house at the nearest point. As to extra charges, that depends on how the installer interprets the rules. I wouldn't expect a 60 ft run to be a problem. Let us know how you make out. You need to talk to the local company representative. Long story longer... My neighbor's landline quit. We talked with the Frontier repair guy about FIOS. He got on the phone with the local "fixer" and we discussed where the "box" would go. Straight shot from the street to the house exactly where the computer was. A week later, the advance crew showed up unannounced with their horizontal drill and proceeded to dig holes on the other end of the yard. I noticed them and interfered. They insisted that the fiber had to go to the other end of the house near the electrical service entrance, no options. They had no knowledge of our previous discussions and didn't care. A stalemate ensued and they were packing up to leave...nothing could be done. Fortunately, we had the name and number of the "fixer". I insisted they call...Two minutes later they were doing what we wanted. Get the plan cleared with the local "fixer" and stand your ground. The fixer also had additional incentives and rebates not available elsewhere. That's probably why the phone order guy on commission won't let you talk to him. Had a similar situation with DSL. My speed sucked. Remote test showed the line was good. They gave me the option to send someone out to tell me the same thing for a fee. Fortunately, I'd encountered the person responsible for verizon for the city. She sent somebody down to the central distribution center and he flipped a switch on the modem. Problem solved. You GOTTA talk to someone local. |
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Sasquatch Jones wrote: "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message ... Sasquatch Jones wrote: I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? I'm trying to keep the cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the attic. Are these things reasonable, or something the installer might not want to do?.... 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. So I'm thinking a new cable connection up high would be a quicker installation and shorter length. Also will save having them come out again when tree-trimming time comes around. Phone lines can be removed once cable is installed. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? 3. I have been told there will be a new interconnection box installed on an outside wall. I'd like to have it installed on the garage wall and not on either of the house walls because of plans to add on to those 2 walls. Thanks fellers!! Why are you asking here, instead of asking the cable company? That was the first thing I tried, but can only get someone offshore who either has no technical info or just wants to add services I don't need. In my case, once the cable is pulled to the house, they will need to run it 30-ft under the eaves and another 30-ft to where the computer is. On the phone, they said they would make all connections including to the computer, but could not tell me if 60-ft total was included in the standard installation. Others have said that installers are sub-contractors who will try to get extra $$ any way they can. I had the drop to my house damaged by a hurricane. It crossed the driveway and they refused to put it back up the same way. They wanted to run it along the fence line, then push it under the driveway where the phone and power lines were in the way. I wanted it run to the garage, where there were lines for TV and internet that ran on to the house. They sent three different employees who said it wouldn't work, before they sent a contractor who put it in the way I wanted. The whole job took a little over 15 minutes, and he said that it was the easiest install for the whole week. He also ran a larger coax, than the standard RG-6. They have a limit on the distance, due to the attenuation of the cable. Their franchise only requires that they meet standard signal levels up to that length. I had to sign a waver, because mine was too long. I installed a 10 dB amp in the TV line where it loops through the detached garage so they selected the right tap to provide the proper levels for the cable modem. BTW, I used to work in cable TV, and repaired the electronics. -- Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to have a DD214, and a honorable discharge. |
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On 2014-12-28, Sasquatch Jones wrote:
I'm having internet & phone installed from the cable company. Does the attached sketch look like a reasonable plan? some points: 1) That's a barge board, not a fascia. http://www.warrenpointwindowcleaning...attachment_443 2) Inside probably only if it's easier than using their tacking gun to run it on the outside, the installers are often paid a flat rate so the cheapest satisfactory solution wins, but a small side payment could sway things your way. beer may be a suitable currency. If the barge flashing can easily be lifted and the cable placed behind that may be a go, but probably your roof is some matierial I have never seen used for roofs before. If you can _safely_ install a pull cord that goes where you want that would also sway things in favour of your plan, ideally 100 pound breaking strength. 3) increased catenary length may be an issue. I'm trying to keep the = cable as short as possible and to keep from running cable thru the = attic. they probably don't want to go into your attic. the only thing worse than attics is crawling around under floors. (your crop is safe .-) ) 1. The last TV cable (removed 20 years ago) had been connected at the same place as the telephone cable which now run through a tree. they _will_ want to avoid the tree. 2. I noticed that the neighbor's cable was run on the outside of the = fascia board. It looks bad and is exposed to the weather. Is it = reasonable to ask that it be installed on the inside of the fascia? it depends what they have to do to put it there. -- umop apisdn |
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