A week ago Hughes did an install changing me over from DishNet. The modem and the antenna system were change over but the three year old in-ground cabling was not replaced. Should it have been? What are the chances that i will see system problems due to the cabling.

Amanda,No I'm not hell bent on doing it myself. The "How To" is not a problem for me but if Hughes is willing to be on the hook for the cable replacement if or when it"s needed then I'm more than Okay with that. Thanks for you attention to this minor worry.

As long as the cable is rated for direct burial, or is installed inside of a conduit, it should be fine for several years, if not decades.

Hi Kokercey,Since I am not an expert in this field, I asked for some advice: the installer can test the cable and ensure that if he did not install it, it at least meets Hughes requirements. A note should also be made in your work order that the same coaxial cable was used so that if there is a problem with it in the future, you will not have to pay for it.I have not checked your order notes, but since we require installation photos of work done, if there is no imaging of the trench work being done by Hughes then our technicians know it was not replaced and the same applies. We really don't like to rip up a customer's lawn if we don't have to! :) Thanks,Amanda

Mine was in place for 7 years without any issues.

It was installed by the DishNet installer and I don't think it is direct burial rated but I guess it will be good until it's not. I'm thinking I should have requested it replaced so it would have been a completely NEW installation. Time will tell

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C0RR0SIVE
Associate Professor
10 years ago
One thing I would like to add, if you ARE doing this your self, consider running two cables, it's much easier if one ever goes bad to swap the cables around, it would also give you room if you ever wanted another dish out in that location in the future.
BirdDog
Assistant Professor
10 years ago
Can rent trenching machine, I love those things! Probably not worth it for 50' run.
Scorpion51
New Member
10 years ago
Two cables is a great idea. Heading out to town now, will check out the supplies. All fired up now, may be digging today. Will pick up some Ibuprofen too.
BirdDog
Assistant Professor
10 years ago
Now this is cool, no idea how well it works:
Robin S
New Member
10 years ago
I wouldn't want to be on the other end of that thing when it hits a thick root or rock.

If I have deeper digging to do in some non compliant soil, I get my tiller out. If its a really long run its to the rental store for a trencher.
BirdDog
Assistant Professor
10 years ago
I was thinking the same, just didn't know there was such a thing. At the very least would sure jar the hands and arms if it hit something substantial. This is much better or as you say even a tiller to at least break up the earth and make it easier:
Robin S
New Member
10 years ago
I'm not showing that to the hubs, he'd have to buy one.
BirdDog
Assistant Professor
10 years ago
Yeah, definitely guy tool candy.
Robin S
New Member
10 years ago
Our garage is stuffed to the rafters with guy tool candy. He never uses it, its me. Its been so long since he started half of the stuff out there I have to show him.
Christopher San
New Member
10 years ago
Smallest one i ever saw !!!!