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FTA switches...indoors or outdoors??

Do you have your switches for your FTA system indoors or outdoors?

  • all are indoors

    Votes: 14 26.9%

  • all are outdoors

    Votes: 26 50.0%

  • most are indoors

    Votes: 5 9.6%

  • most are outdoors

    Votes: 7 13.5%
  • Total voters
    52
  • Poll closed .
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I have used the DMS 4 port DISEqC switch and had it "cease" in the cold several times. Often it would take a few seconds to switch but sometimes not switch at all. I switched to a Chieta and no problems since.
I have the switch mounted in a weather proof box with sealed electrical connectors to run the cables in and out. Keeps everything nice and dry. Temps can get to -40F here sometimes.
C.
 
In my setup, all outdoors for the simple reason(s) that, I only have to run one coax in to the house (for now) and also if one fails from getting wet/corroded, it's cheaper to replace it than run 5 separate runs of cable (more later). With a bit of weatherproofing or just some shelter to keep the rain from falling directly on it, it'll probably last for years. So far it's been outside more than 2 years with no ill effects.
 
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