Discussion topic: Sky cable cut
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Message posted on 02 Sep 2023 02:08 PM
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Sky cable cut
I have accidentally cut my sky cable that goes from the main box to my mini box, it's a 7/8 core cable that runs around the whole house. How can I reconnect the cables in a safe and waterproof way
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Message posted on 02 Sep 2023 02:13 PM
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Re: Sky cable cut
I'm assuming you have Sky Q, rather than Sky+ and will move your post to the right place.
Message posted on 02 Sep 2023 02:53 PM
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Re: Sky cable cut
@Co1insmith wrote: I have accidentally cut my sky cable that goes from the main box to my mini box, it's a 7/8 core cable that runs around the whole house. How can I reconnect the cables in a safe and waterproof way
Ideally you should replace the whole external ethernet cable, but you could attempt a botch repair using an ethernet joiner like the one in this image, and then wrap the repair in self amalgamating tape in an attempt to keep moisture out.
Godfrey,
Message posted on 02 Sep 2023 02:59 PM - last edited: 02 Sep 2023 03:00 PM
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Re: Sky cable cut
Hi @Co1insmith I am going to assume that it is a Cat5e Ethernet cable. If the damage is external, then the only real solution is to replace the entire cable. Easy DIY job, you can buy complete kits off eBay etc. Or pay a Ethernet network installer to do the job for you.
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