Contents
- 1 How do you open a junction box?
- 2 Can we hack set top box?
- 3 Are cable boxes locked?
- 4 Can a neighbor steal your cable?
- 5 Can I run my own cable line?
- 6 How can I get cable in another room without a box?
- 7 How do I take the cable off my modem?
- 8 How do I remove a stuck coaxial cable?
- 9 Do I need a junction box to extend wiring?
- 10 Can a junction box be inside a wall?
- 11 How many wires can you pigtail together?
How do you open a junction box?
Place the metal end of the termination tool over the lock so that the lock and tool fit tightly together. Twist the handle of the tool until you feel the lock moving. If one direction does not work, try twisting in the other direction. Remove the lock and pull away the front panel of the box.
Can we hack set top box?
The Android box was able to record video from the HDMI input with pre-installed software found in the main menu as [danman] explains on his blog. We ‘ve seen set top box hacks before, however, streaming and recording HDMI at this price is a rare find.
Are cable boxes locked?
The box is owned by the home owner. Unless there is an issue with vandalism in the area. Most times they never place a lock on the boxes. If this is a Duplex or condo attached to another.
Can a neighbor steal your cable?
Stealing cable from a neighbor is illegal. Sharing your service with a neighbor is a violation of your cable TV or Internet service agreement, splitting your signal within your own home is not.
Can I run my own cable line?
If you’ve got a free afternoon, you can run the cable yourself and save some money. Depending on how many different rooms you are wiring, you may only have to go through a few inches of wall. You can purchase everything you need to wire your own cable from your local hardware and electrical supply store.
How can I get cable in another room without a box?
To watch TV in another room without a cable box, however, that information will have to be mirrored. To achieve that, you can attach a cable splitter between the output of your main cable box and first TV, then run one or more secondary lines to other televisions.
How do I take the cable off my modem?
Whilst holding the cable modem with one hand, rotate the spanner anti-clockwise to loosen the connection. Once the connector is loose, it can be unscrewed and removed by hand.
How do I remove a stuck coaxial cable?
To unstick the connection, get a straight-on angle of attack, if possible. Start by using your fingers, then (if needed) move on to a cable wrench or similar tool—but always apply only gentle torque. If it’s still stuck, use penetrating oil and try working the connection back and forth—but again, be gentle!
Do I need a junction box to extend wiring?
If you do need to extend the wires, yes, a junction box would be needed. It must remain accessible.
Can a junction box be inside a wall?
Junction boxes must be installed where they are always accessible; never install a junction box in a concealed wall or ceiling space where the box cannot be accessed in the future. Junction boxes also must be covered with solid covers with no holes.
How many wires can you pigtail together?
The only appropriate way to wire a receptacle in a box with three cables is to use pigtails to connect the receptacles. Never connect more than one wire under a single screw terminal.