TV & Satellite Sockets & Connectors

A satellite socket is a wall outlet with an F-type connector that carries the dish signal on to a satellite receiver. It differs from an aerial socket, which uses a push-on coaxial connector. Isolated versions are often used on communal dish and aerial systems. The range here includes satellite outlets on plates and as euro modules.

Yes, a TV aerial socket can be fitted on a surface-mounted pattress box where chasing the wall is not practical. Check the box depth suits the outlet and the bend of the coaxial cable, since screened modules and diplex outlets often need a deeper box. The range here includes single-gang TV outlets that fit common mounting boxes.

Sockets fall into single coaxial TV outlets, satellite outlets with an F-type connector, combined TV and satellite outlets, and multiplexed outlets. Diplexed, triplexed and quadplexed outlets put two, three or four signal outputs, such as TV, FM/DAB and satellite, on one plate. The range here includes isolated and non-isolated outlets and euro modules for modular plates.

Strip the coaxial cable's outer sheath, fold the braid back over the jacket, then trim the foil and inner insulation to expose the centre core. Clamp the braid under the earth clamp and secure the core in the centre terminal, keeping braid strands well clear of it. Then check reception at the TV. The range here includes outlet modules with clamp and screw terminals.

A TV aerial socket is a wall outlet where the aerial's coaxial cable terminates in a room, giving a neat point for the TV's fly lead. It uses a push-on coaxial connector and usually fits a standard single-gang back box. Finishes can match nearby sockets and switches. The range here includes TV outlets in metal, screwless and white plastic finishes.