522 and DPP 44 Switch

[kdarcangelis2005]

One oy my neighbors wants to move his 522 into another room. The problem is, there is no way to aesthetically run two lines to the receiver. He already has a DPP 44 switch and Separator. What I need to do is install the power inserter, diplexor, and separator onto the same line, but i am not sure of the order they need to be in. Oh, and his diplexors are rated for 2A.

Thanks

 

[webbydude]

The power inserter is probably best to have near the switch. If that's not possible, then the order for your equipment is this: SWITCH...POWER INSERTER....DIPLEXER....DIPLEXER...SEPARATOR...RECEIVER.

The 2A rating is fine...but just to be safe, I'd put the power inserter on port 1, and then run his receiver on one of the remaining ports.

 

[kdarcangelis2005]

Thank you for the suggestion. One problem though, there are no power outlets in his attic, where the diplexor is. I thought you could put it between diplexors

 

[Van]

The power inserter must not have anything between it and the switch except for rated barrel connections. Location of the inserter in the line is not a big issue, though what I tend to do is put the receivers on the other 3 ports and run the coax for the powered port to a location so that the inserter can be installed and none of the above issues have to be faced. It may take extra time but this allows for a dedicated line strictly for powering the switch, I try to place the switch and the power inserter in the rafters in the basement, with the inserter in the rafters theres very little chance that a curious child or foolish adult will unplug the transformer from the inserter.

 

[SimpleSimon]

A 2 amp rating diplexer CAN be placed between the inserter and the switch, but as the other's solutions are better.