Topic 'Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs' in forum 'Comcast XFINITY TV' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497858 en Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:53:15 EDT Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:53:15 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24524184 lmgt4u.com/?q=16+Way+Cab ··· Splitter ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24524184 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:49:32 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24523853 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24523853 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:47:12 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24521180
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Thanks again for all your help. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24520060 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:23:49 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24519564 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24519564 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:50:07 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24507374 said by tjbmmb:

Can you even hook up 16 TV's on Directv?
»www.dbstalk.com/showthre ··· t=172052 16 tuners and you can stack 2 of them for 32 tuners.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24507374 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:56:30 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24506639 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24506639 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:02:20 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24504888 said by beachintech:

I hate doing installs when the electrician or low volt company that did the wiring is still there. After I explain to the customer / show the customer what's wrong - they have to watch me rip all their crap out, cut off all their fittings they struggled to shove on the improperly prepped cables, and remove their amp that's causing so much noise and distortion no pictures will come in. Then they have to watch me take off every faceplate and replace all those fittings.

Then the worst part, when the customer gets billed from comcast for all that work they already paid him for.
See, except for the last part i'd love it.

"Now cocky... sit down and watch how you @#$@ing! do it right" And, i will trust that you or your company will be paying for the customers $49.99 Tech visit due to the fact you, being an electrician, who said you could do this failed horribly causing more problems for me, and for your client.

I mean really... i know electricans usually deal with line voltage or higher, and know that coax is not usually dangerous... but think of it this way... would you leave a 240v feed with a connector barely on?

AHHHHHH!
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24504888 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:35:49 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24504641 said by beachintech:

I hate doing installs when the electrician or low volt company that did the wiring is still there. After I explain to the customer / show the customer what's wrong - they have to watch me rip all their crap out, cut off all their fittings they struggled to shove on the improperly prepped cables, and remove their amp that's causing so much noise and distortion no pictures will come in. Then they have to watch me take off every faceplate and replace all those fittings.

Then the worst part, when the customer gets billed from comcast for all that work they already paid him for.
Funny you Mentioned this.

I did a triple new connect yesterday that consisted of crimp fittings showcasing a 1/2" center conductor and 1" braid out the back.

I burned through three bags of 6 fittings.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24504641 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:18:17 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24504189
Then the worst part, when the customer gets billed from comcast for all that work they already paid him for.
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"Tag em' all and let the service techs figure it out"
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24503414 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:38:01 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24501083 »www.techtoolsupply.com/P ··· e=HCDA-2

And 2 of these....
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+11 out the amp, -11 out the splitter - as long as you got a good signal in, you'll be fine. This is how I run it in my house.

Forgot to add - that even though I have 16 drops hooked up, I only have 3-4 tv's (5 adults) going. I just like having a drop in every room there encase I need it and having them all connected means I'm not trying to figure out what one to disconnect and connects.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24501083 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:17:56 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24500691 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24500691 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:37:12 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24500259 said by gar187er:

leviton is garbage....any tech worth a S will rip that stuff outta a smartbox....

i do have a brand new EDA-FT08000 laying around.....same one you linked to, just has 10db of loss on the return...if your just doing DTA's or analog, it doesnt matter.....
»[FS] cable house amplifiers

and 16 tv's!?!? are you serious?!?
For that many tv's Directv tv can be alot lower cost $5 per box -box 1 vs comcast $8 per tv - box 1.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24500259 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:26:37 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499899
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and 16 tv's!?!? are you serious?!?
either it is a commune or some doctor or dentist office with TVs in each office.
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Splitting suggestion.
Run the main cable input to a dc-9 the through leg (-1dbmv) feeds a two way splitter. Both out put legs on the 2 way splitter feed an amplifier (2 amplifiers). The output on each amplifier feed 8 way splitters. 8 way splitters feed your 16 tv's good luck getting any return path item to work though especially if you have return signal from the tap on the low end of the acceptable range. The Tap leg of the dc 9 or the -9 dbv leg feeds your modem. If I got the tap and through leg terminology mixed up, please don't holler at me it has been a long week. If you do not have a modem skip the dc-9. I have made this set up work before with some help from network setting the return hot(too high) at the tap and keeping it that way. Usually only a serious vip gets this treatment though in our area. Allah the head coach of a pro sports team, or division 1 football/ basketball coach. The owner ofa big time company counts as a vip too. We have told the average joe rich guy that 16 tv's ain't going to work. But our management is a little more ballsy than other management.
its not management...its what you have to work with on the plant....certain spots, you cant run the return hot, or the forward....just cause of limitations....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499682 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:31:16 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499248 Run the main cable input to a dc-9 the through leg (-1dbmv) feeds a two way splitter. Both out put legs on the 2 way splitter feed an amplifier (2 amplifiers). The output on each amplifier feed 8 way splitters. 8 way splitters feed your 16 tv's good luck getting any return path item to work though especially if you have return signal from the tap on the low end of the acceptable range. The Tap leg of the dc 9 or the -9 dbv leg feeds your modem. If I got the tap and through leg terminology mixed up, please don't holler at me it has been a long week. If you do not have a modem skip the dc-9. I have made this set up work before with some help from network setting the return hot(too high) at the tap and keeping it that way. Usually only a serious vip gets this treatment though in our area. Allah the head coach of a pro sports team, or division 1 football/ basketball coach. The owner ofa big time company counts as a vip too. We have told the average joe rich guy that 16 tv's ain't going to work. But our management is a little more ballsy than other management. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499248 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:44:35 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499213
If you have cable internet or phone, you will want a 2 way split to that device first and then the other split to the amp/16 way.

Are you going to have any cable boxes? The advanced ones will have a return frequency so that connection will depend on how the return is at your residence. Your return is going to lose 15 or more db's through the amp and splitters so that has to be taken into consideration.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24499213 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:13:31 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498459 said by Rickz0rz:

said by dishrich:

Sorry, but that is NOT the only issue. One in particular is, does the amp support reverse path, either passive or non-passive - NOT all amps do this. If it's doesn't, you WILL have problems with most digital boxes, cable modems or EMTA's. (I believe in most home cases, techs tend to go with passive reverse paths, as so not to overdrive the reverse back into the system)
Thanks for correcting me. I was looking for the term, but reverse path never would've struck me. Brain fart all day today. :)

Even then, it's still possible with splitters. And even some quick googling shows that as shitty as Leviton amps may be, they seem to denote support for this kinda thing (as far as I can tell without knowing an exact model number). :/
they say they support it, but they do long belong in a cable system]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498459 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:50:39 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498344 said by dishrich:

Sorry, but that is NOT the only issue. One in particular is, does the amp support reverse path, either passive or non-passive - NOT all amps do this. If it's doesn't, you WILL have problems with most digital boxes, cable modems or EMTA's. (I believe in most home cases, techs tend to go with passive reverse paths, as so not to overdrive the reverse back into the system)Thanks for correcting me. I was looking for the term, but reverse path never would've struck me. Brain fart all day today. :)

Even then, it's still possible with splitters. And even some quick googling shows that as shitty as Leviton amps may be, they seem to denote support for this kinda thing (as far as I can tell without knowing an exact model number). :/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498344 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:32:20 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498043 said by Rickz0rz:

Amps should support digital cable, since it's still technically an analog signal coming through your cable wire. The only thing that should cause an issue is the quality of the wiring, or raw numbers from the amp. Sorry, but that is NOT the only issue. One in particular is, does the amp support reverse path, either passive or non-passive - NOT all amps do this. If it's doesn't, you WILL have problems with most digital boxes, cable modems or EMTA's. (I believe in most home cases, techs tend to go with passive reverse paths, as so not to overdrive the reverse back into the system)

said by gar187er:

leviton is garbage....any tech worth a S will rip that stuff outta a smartbox....
+1]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498043 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:36:40 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498040 said by MoMan :

He had no recommendation for splitting it to 16 TVs.
Wow...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24498040 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:36:11 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497904
Someone with more knowledge, feel free to correct me. But I had an amp hooked up (8-post) that worked fine with digital cable, no problems with communication back and forth. Just had to eye signal levels. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497904 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:14:01 EDT Re: Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497889
i do have a brand new EDA-FT08000 laying around.....same one you linked to, just has 10db of loss on the return...if your just doing DTA's or analog, it doesnt matter.....
»[FS] cable house amplifiers

and 16 tv's!?!? are you serious?!? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497889 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:11:41 EDT Cable amplifier split to 16 TVs http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Cable-amplifier-split-to-16-TVs-24497858
I am guessing my 5-7 year old Leviton amps do not support digital signals??? So, I am trying to decide what will work. Any recommendations would greatly be appreciated.

I am considering
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