Who would want a bad install? I don’t think anyone would want. Aside from the fact that it may affect the kind of reception you get but it can also be risky. Just like the one we discovered in Bockwurst Hill in Essex IG8. The aerial bracket was installed incorrectly.
Consequences of a Bad Install
Some people would rather install the aerials themselves and save cash rather than hiring a professional aerial installer to do the job. We must remember though that a bad install can bring about several things. For example, if a bracket is not securely and properly installed, the strong winds could cause the aerial to move and get misaligned therefore leading to a very poor reception. Worse, the brackets and the pole could get detached and could injure the people below or damage the property.
Using the right material when installing an aerial is also important. Like for instance, if an “N” type plug is used for the UHF aerial connection, an amalgamating tape must be used to cover it. This type of plug is not waterproof and any insulation tape just won’t do.
Another good example of using the right material is when installing the aerial on the chimney. It is recommended that a chimney bracket and a cranked pole is used. A crank pole gets the aerial as far away from the smoke as possible. This will not affect the signal; however, it’s not good for the aerials to be exposed on such conditions.
A bad install could also mean not using good quality cables. The quality and specification of the cables used during the aerial installation is vital especially if a wireless installation is being done. This could greatly affect the amount of signal being received and transmitted.
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