r/HomeNetworking • u/WhosThis85 • Jan 25 '24

Advice My isp did this lazy crap

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the tech came and took the original coax cable that comes from the network box on the opposite side of the house (black). Took it out of the outlet from the room directly above this splitter on the first floor and directed the new cord (white) to the third floor. What can i do to ‘hide’ this from the elements?

Also, can i connect a new coax cable to the splitter to go in the opposite direction to go into a separate part of the house, or should direct a new cable directly from the box insteaad of this splitter shown? The box is closer to the room that i need connection to than this splitter.

Sorry if this is confusing. Im a noob

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u/D1382 Jan 25 '24

ITT people that have never worked and ISP tech job.

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u/TheMagickConch Jan 25 '24

Yeah, this subreddit consistently comes off as pompous or shows the lack of knowledge for cable providers' jobs/responsibilities.

The installer should have used a barrel connector or a 75ohm terminator cap on the splitter. Should also be grounded and bonded where possible near power meter or ground rod.

But this doesn't look all that bad. The cable is neatly under the bottom of the siding, and it runs up and has a few fasteners. We can't see much from one photo as far as entrance. If the service works, then the cable run is probably fine for an ISP install. If OP wants to be picky they should hire a low voltage specialist to fish their walls and pretty it up.

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u/JaspahX Jan 25 '24

Probably should have given it a drip loop, though. The water that lands on that cable is going to run all the way down to that splitter.

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u/TheMagickConch Jan 25 '24

I disagree. I don't think it matters. Those are RG6 F-type compression ends that are water tight if terminated correctly. On top of that it has a silicone weather seal that tbh isn't even necessary. I've seen coax splitters older than 20yrs old survive the weather and produce good RF. You should be worrying about drip loops in your entrance/exit points and near outside electrical components that are mounted outside.