On 07/07/15 16:37, Stephen wrote:
Hello,

I know to use f plugs wherever possible but I need a coax plug to
connect at the back of the tv. I had a quick look on the CPC web site
but they sell aluminium plugs, nickel plated zinc plugs, and plated
brass plugs. Are they all the same or is one better than the others?

Thanks,
Stephen.


In real terms, there isn't much difference. The typical Belling Lee
style TV plug is pretty grim as connectors go but, as they tend to be
only plugged/unplugged once in a while, it doesn't make much difference.

I use whatever I have to hand, mainly aluminium as I happened to pick up
a stock of them for free.

You can get converters so you can use F plugs but, in all honesty, they
can be pretty grim as well, if no fitted correctly. I carry some in my
motorhome as some caravan sites use F sockets on the TV distribution
system and the adaptors are sometimes missing.

I was lucky enough to pick up some nice pre-made F leads for free which
are about a metre long, which I use between the wall plates and the
satellite receivers here.