How to conduct cable TV. What is the best way to lay an antenna cable in an apartment

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The wiring of a TV cable in Moscow apartments is a set of works to connect the wire to the coupler of the collective shield and bring it into the room. If there are several TVs in the apartment, additional wiring is performed to the required number of points.

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Questions and answers

What cable do you use when wiring?

We use RG-6U shielded coaxial cable from Rexant. When making connections, we use f-connectors, plugs and connectors with f-connectors, which ensures the transmission of a television signal without loss.

How is the cable masked after it has been brought into the room?

As a rule, we fix the antenna wire to the wall with brackets. If the client wants the cable to be more carefully disguised, we hide the cord in the cable channel of the plinth and under the door trim.

Do I need to prepare for the arrival of the master?

To speed up the workflow, we recommend providing access to a TV antenna. If the antenna is installed on the roof, open the attic and coordinate the work with the organization serving the house (HOA, housing office). If it is necessary to mask the antenna wire in the cable channel of the baseboard, if possible, move the furniture away so that the master can easily get to the baseboard.

The quality of the image on your TV can often suffer not from a bad signal or interference, but from poor-quality cable laying in the apartment. For example, if the cable is exposed or loose in some place, children or pets can touch it. Doing so may result in loss of contact with the antenna jack or damage to the cable itself.

In this case, it is necessary to call a specialist - a master in laying a TV cable to find out the cause of the loss of the signal or its breakdown, as well as for a possible replacement of the TV cable.

TV-Comfort company lays a television cable from the signal source to your TV.
If necessary, we also carry out work on the replacement of TV cables. Our specialists have extensive experience in carrying out this type of service, which ensures the quality and high efficiency of work.

A common philistine opinion is that work related to laying an antenna cable does not require special knowledge and skills. It seems that there is nothing complicated in conducting television wiring: initially, a TV wire should be laid, then it should be connected in a shield, and all television equipment should work.

But cases when, after the repair in the apartment, the arrangement of furniture and household appliances, as well as the connection of video equipment, television refuses to work, are very common. And the point here is not at all in the breakdown of the TV, but in the poor-quality and incorrect wiring process.

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Of course, the best option when a TV cable should be laid is the moment of repair in a building or apartment. But, as practice shows, most often this has to be done in those premises where repairs have already been completed. In such situations, only an experienced competent specialist can lay a TV cable with maximum accuracy, preserving the aesthetic appearance of the apartment. In most cases, it is in rooms with already completed repairs that a procedure such as replacing a TV cable is required.

It is also necessary to take into account the fact that the laying of a television cable requires its isolation in baseboards and cable channels, or, in their absence, in places where it will be less noticeable. In many cases it may be necessary when antenna cable you have to lead along the outer wall of the building or in the gap between the foundation and the beginning of the walls. Will a non-professional be able to take into account all these nuances? The answer is obvious: of course not.

We employ only experienced qualified specialists who will perform any work related to laying the antenna cable with maximum quality, accuracy and speed. In the range of our services, we offer open and closed wiring, connecting a TV cable in a shield, connecting a TV cable to a TV. We do this work in buildings various types and appointments.

In addition, we can replace the old-style TV cable. This process is relevant for absolutely everyone who wants to get the maximum TV image quality that meets the new digital standard. You can make an application with us in several simple accessible ways: by phone or using an online application, and we will complete the order as soon as possible at a time convenient for you.

TV cable laying methods

Laying a TV cable in an apartment and other premises can occur in the following ways:

  • open - in this case, the cable is laid directly on top of the plinth;
  • closed laying of television cable.

The closed method means concealed wiring TV cable, which in turn can occur in two ways:

  • inside the plinth. This option allows you to best mask the laying of the antenna cable under the surface of the plinth in special cable channels;
  • inside a special decorative box. This method is also convenient, it will help to hide the cable and other wires in the apartment. Typically, these boxes are attached closer to the floor and do not affect the decor of the room.

The closed method of wiring the antenna cable is more expensive, but will not affect the appearance your apartment.

After inspecting the premises, our specialist will help you choose the best type of TV cable installation.

Types of TV cable

The main cables used to transmit a signal from a source to a TV are coaxial. Such a wire is a central copper core with insulation surrounding it, a metal braid (screen) and a strong outer sheath. Modern cable models, in addition to the screen, also have a foil layer, which provides better signal protection from interference.

Coaxial cables can be of two types:

  • thin. This type is very durable and flexible, the carrying capacity of the signal transmission is up to 190 meters;
  • thick tv cables. They can be up to 2 cm in diameter, are inelastic and more difficult to work with. Signal capability is higher - up to 500 m.

Which option is better for laying a TV cable in your apartment can only be suggested by a specialist.

TV cable wiring methods

If you plan to place several TVs in an apartment or office, then in order to save money, it is better to consider their location even at the repair stage. The presence of several objects implies a greater consumption of materials when connecting a TV cable.

Wiring in rooms when installing an antenna cable can be done in several ways:

  • radial. This method is carried out using a special splitter - a splitter. The signal is transmitted via a separate channel to each point. Provides high signal quality;
  • train. The signal is transmitted from one TV to another, respectively, its quality deteriorates;
  • combined option. It implies the use of a splitter and sockets. This method is the most versatile.

The choice of the method of wiring a television cable at each facility is made individually after inspection by our specialist.

Television occupies an important place in our lives, so it is better to entrust the installation of a television cable to specialists. Our company has sufficient experience in the provision of TV cable laying services, which will ensure a high-quality result of work and a long service life. We work only with proven equipment and give guarantees for the services provided.

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Before leading a television cable to an apartment, it should be selected from the many options offered on the construction market. Please note that not every wire is suitable for satellite or cable television.

The main thing to rely on when choosing a cable is quality. If the cable is reliable, then the signal attenuation will be minimal, and this will allow the image on the screen to be clearer.

External insulation of such wiring is also of great importance. Under the influence of various weather conditions, whether it be frost or rain, it can deteriorate. If water gets on a wire made of low-quality materials, it may oxidize, which will later lead to breakage and the signal will disappear.

The thickness and flexibility of the cable is also important if it has to be pushed through a hole later on.

By approaching the choice of wiring responsibly, you can purchase a suitable durable wire with minimal signal loss.

How to independently lay a television cable in an apartment

A well-laid television cable is the main guarantee of a good picture. Most people believe that this work is simple and does not require special skills and knowledge, but this opinion is erroneous.

Before you start wiring, you need to decide on the mounting location of the switchboard.

Please note that it must be placed separately from electrical panel so that there is no interference in the signal when watching TV. The television wire should be laid at a sufficient distance from the power cables.


Depending on which source sends a signal to the TV, the wiring diagram will vary. The signal can be satellite or cable television.

There are several ways to lay a television cable. The most optimal is when it is drawn from one point to the TV itself or the outlet. Thanks to this connection option, the image quality will be quite good and without interference. But this method of wiring cannot be called economical, since there is a large expenditure of material.

The following method will save money, but the quality of the supplied signal will be much worse. It lies in the fact that the connection of splitters will occur sequentially one after the other from a certain point. The big disadvantage of this option is that if one of the outlets breaks, all the others will stop working.


Also, the quality of the supplied signal can be affected by the length of the laid cable and the number of branches. They should be at least. Before wiring, check the wire for any damage.

Following step by step instructions, to conduct a television cable to the apartment on your own will not be difficult.

Step 1. On the top floor of the house, you need to find a shield from which many different wires will pass. They should all be labeled as belonging to a particular apartment.

Step 2. After the necessary cable is found, it must be stretched to the desired floor.

Step 3 Drill a small hole near the door through which it could be pulled into the apartment.


Step 4. Indoors, the cable should be attached near the front door using special wall mounts.

Step 5. From the door, you need to stretch the wiring to the TV, this can be done discreetly by hiding it with the help of special designs.

For a complete picture of the work of laying the cable, it is proposed to watch a video with a description of the steps and some tips.

Masking the TV cable in the apartment

After the television cable is brought into the apartment, there is a need to hide it. There are many ways to do this.

The first is to hide the wiring in a plastic box. It is a rather long structure, about two meters, with an opening top. You can attach the box to the wall with glue or self-tapping screws.



The next way is to lay the wiring behind the baseboard. To do this, the bar must be removed, and after placing the cable there, reattach it to its original place. Some models of floor plinths are even initially equipped with cable channels.


If the apartment is being renovated, you can hide the wiring by drilling small recesses in the wall and placing a cable there, after which the walls should be plastered. This is the safest option.






Many people believe that in order to stretch the antenna cable, you do not need a lot of knowledge and work. It seems that there is nothing difficult to carry out television wiring: you need to lay an antenna cable, connect a line in the shield and the TV will work. Very often it happens that after the repair, furniture was brought in, placed household appliances, connected video equipment, but the TV does not receive channels. And the point is not at all in the box, but simply that during the construction process they could not properly wire the TV.

The most important thing is to choose a TV cable. Not every cable is suitable for satellite or terrestrial television. This is affected by the attenuation of the transmitted signal at the required frequency, the bandwidth of the required frequency and the length of the cable. A cable intended for terrestrial television cannot always miss a signal from a satellite dish. Experts recommend that you first conduct a television cable that transmits a satellite signal. Installation of such a cable will allow you to mix satellite and terrestrial signals, despite the fact that it costs much less. For television wiring, a thin cable is not recommended. The signal bandwidth depends on the thickness of the cable core.

It is necessary to pay attention to distribution TV equipment, which is very often used. Crabs (splitters, splitters) are used to disconnect the TV signal into several points, TVs, sockets. Each divider has its own operating frequency range from 5 to 1000 MHz. Using splitters, you can connect several TVs in the house, at least in each room. It is very important to know that the crab splits the input signal and this causes it to decrease at the end point. Adders (mixers, diplexers) are used to sum the input signals at different frequencies. Using adders, you can mix satellite and terrestrial television and transmit information over one cable. When installing a mixer, you can completely get rid of the manual switching of the antenna cable. Couplers are used to divert a small part of the high-frequency signal from the line to several opponents, and the design has subscriber outputs, as well as input and output. The most common are low-voltage systems in each entrance of a residential building. You should not buy such materials in kiosks, dubious persons who offer you a much lower price for such material than in specialized stores.

How to lay the antenna cable correctly?

Antenna cable can be laid in several ways. The best option is considered to be this: when the antenna cable is laid out, divorced from one point (crab, splitter) or a separate beam goes to the outlet or to the TV. Such installation will differ in its cost, as the length of the television network and cable footage increase. This wiring method will evenly distribute the signal power to all points, and all TVs will receive signals with high quality.

The second installation option is to install splitters in series with connection from a separate point. And the most economical method is the wiring and installation of further gaskets from outlet to outlet. With this method, the installation cost is not large, but at the same time, a significant signal level that comes to the last minimum outlet disappears. If one of the outlets fails, the rest will not work. All proposed installation options can be combined based on the number of TVs that are in the house and the layout of the room. If the input signal is good, and there are a lot of TVs in the apartment, then you can connect an amplifier.

Factors that affect image quality: installation of splitters - their number should be minimal and the length of the cable. All sections of the laid cable must be solid and not have mechanical damage.

The antenna cable is mounted indoors. The cable can be routed through the plinth, false ceiling, hide in the wall by chasing, inside a plastic plinth, in the voids of building structures. The cable is mounted using plastic clips and stapler brackets.

Today, laying, cable wiring using overhead and internal sockets. This method has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the wires on the skirting board are not visible. There are two drawbacks: sockets take part of the signal and a high cost when installing the cable.

Cable installation tools:
- wall mounts;
- insulating tape;
- a hammer;
- electric drill with a drill;

Instruction
1. On the top floor, find the shield, open the shield, there are many different wires that go down to the shaft of the lower floors. Insert the antenna cable into the shaft and push it down.

2. A cable should appear at the bottom and you need to get it out of the shield and lower it to the desired floor.

3. You need to know that all antenna cables go to the roof through the sleeve, which is located on the top floor in the shield. On the roof itself, this sleeve is bent down so that rain and snow do not get into it. Push your cable into this sleeve, go up to the roof and connect your cable to the antenna.

4. Go down to your stairwell. With an electric drill, drill a through hole into the apartment and near the slope against the wall where the electrical panel is installed, drill a hole so that you can push your cable out of the shield. The holes must be on the same horizontal line.

5. Use the wall mounts to attach the cable to the wall in several places. If the layout of the apartment does not allow the wire to pass through the wall, then it is necessary to make a through hole in the door frame in the uppermost corner.

6. The wire that runs inside the apartment must be lowered along the door frame to the baseboard itself. If the apartment has a euro skirting board, then you need to remove the inner bar and run the antenna cable throughout the apartment in the skirting board itself. If you don’t have a Euro skirting board, then usually the antenna cable is laid along the top of the walls to the TV itself. For fastening, use an electric box or special fasteners.

In today's article, we will consider laying a TV cable to an apartment, its wiring to television signal receivers, and the main points and rules that must be considered in this case, so that in the future, the image and sound quality on your TVs are excellent.

For the successful laying of a TV cable, it is necessary to take into account some rules, specifics and features of this type of work, which we will now consider.

What general rules and features of the process of laying and connecting a TV cable in an apartment?

We will consider the most difficult option of work - this is the supply of a TV cable from the staircase (interfloor shield box) to the apartment and its subsequent wiring to the television signal receivers in it.

When laying a television cable, you need to remember the following:

Television cable, as a rule, is placed in the same cable channel with such "low-voltage" lines as signaling line, Internet and telephone lines.

It is desirable to carry out all the lines and wiring of the TV cable around the apartment in whole pieces.

Try to avoid crossing the television cable with lines of force electrical networks, and if necessary, cross them at a right angle.

For installation work, when wiring a television cable, use only factory-made TV signal splitters and splitters, where reliable wire contact and reliable shielding of the input signal will be ensured. No twisting of wires, good shielding, and, accordingly, the quality of the TV signal you can not achieve.

When laying cable lines TV signal, use only a special TV cable brand PK 75 (similar to SAT 602) or a special cable for digital television.

When laying and connecting a TV cable, cable loops and its twisting into a bay (in reserve), as well as its sharp bends, are unacceptable. Such defects made by you will immediately lead to a subsequent deterioration in the quality of the reproduction of the television signal.

The first from the shield box to the splitter in the apartment, the cable section is recommended to be placed in a fairly wide,. Next, you may still have to place in it, the Internet and telephone line and etc.

When using cable connections in a shield box, it is necessary to achieve a minimum length of unshielded sections - this is very important for high-quality reproduction of a TV signal by a TV.

TV cable splitters are usually located in easily serviced areas and in junction boxes.

When laying TV cable together with power lines, use a TV cable with a center wire diameter of at least 1 mm, and even better if it has double shielding (two layers of foil - under the braid and above it).

Your apartment "low voltage", as a rule, ends with a TV cable, and possibly telephone and Internet cables - brought out to the entrance, to your floor board.

Interfloor shield and low current of the apartment

Connecting TV cables

TV cables are connected to each other and connected to television signal receivers using various devices.

Devices for installing TV cable in the apartment:

TV signal amplifier.

Probably, this device is used in any apartment in order to amplify the signal coming from the common television antenna to your TV. The amplifier is connected to the TV cable with male screw connectors.

TV cable splitter.

The television signal from the antenna, received in the "low power" of the interfloor shield in the entrance, then through a TV cable splitter, is fed into different rooms apartments to TV receivers.

Telesignal adder.

Externally, this device looks like a splitter. The essence of the device is that it, as it were, sums up television signals from antennas of different frequency ranges into one total television signal, which is already fed through a single cable to your television receiver.

TV socket for the F-connector for connecting the antenna plug.

This is the end point of the TV signal in the area where the TV is placed in the room. The socket is fixed in a box placed in the wall, and the TV cable itself, suitable for it, is connected by means of screw clamps.

Antenna plugs.

These devices serve for the final connection of a TV cable, equipped on both sides with antenna plugs, to a television outlet and a TV. Plugs can be connected to the cable by soldering, as well as by screwing the plug onto the cable and creating a sufficiently strong, shielded connection.

Amplifier (left) and splitter (right) TV signal

A little about TV cables

Always when choosing a television cable, first consult with experts in this area.

Cables of the RK 50-7-11 and RK 75-4-11 brands are excellent for cable television.

For digital television, the cable brand RK 75-4.8-312, as well as the cable RK 75-4.8-318, are well suited.

For small cables from a TV outlet to a TV, use flexible cable smaller in diameter with good characteristics, brand RK 75-2-13.

TV cable brand RK 75

Summing up, let's say that the supply of a TV cable to the apartment, its wiring and connection can be done with your own hands. Of course, for this you will need the appropriate tools and materials, as well as certain knowledge and at least the slightest skills in carrying out work in this direction.