on 08-12-2022 15:02
Just moved in and today collected my self installation kit. Step 1.2 push red end of cable into the socket, and that's where my installation ends. The socket that's here already has a single cable fitted and it's screw fitting both ends!
So do I have the wrong kit or the wrong media socket? I'm desperate to get my broadband and tv working, can anyone help.
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08-12-2022 16:25 - edited 08-12-2022 16:25
Yes, as odd as it seems VM stopped sending screwed fittings some time ago. The new ones are just a tight push fit.
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08-12-2022 15:17 - edited 08-12-2022 15:21
Unscrew the existing cable from the socket and push the new cable on. You might need a spanner if the old cable is tightly screwed on.
Or get one of these in B&Q https://www.diy.com/departments/slx-f-plug-connector-kit-set-of-3/5028422001899_BQ.prd
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on 08-12-2022 15:25
So i push fit new cable onto a screw fitting ? Odd but I'll try it tyvm 😀
08-12-2022 16:25 - edited 08-12-2022 16:25
Yes, as odd as it seems VM stopped sending screwed fittings some time ago. The new ones are just a tight push fit.
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on 09-12-2022 10:07
That worked, once I managed to unscrew the existing cable. Thank you 🙂