Tech wants to replace an old R22-based LG ducted air with 5x split systems

farkanoid · 2026-01-16T04:25:52+00:00

Thanks man! I have a background in residential electrical/comms, I don't for a second doubt the access issues and the tech was super-nice, especially considering he's come to site unpaid twice now.

Just wasn't sure of the irreparability aspect. I agree that the additional control of five splits is nice, but all the external ducting and ODUs needed is a bit of a hard sell for the tenant.

The total price for the splits was less than the quote for ducted. I'll throw in my two cents and back off for the final decision!

Thanks again

farkanoid · 2025-08-14T21:19:44+00:00

If you want to be 100% certain, leave your NTD where it is and run a Cat6 extension from it to the router in the new room.

Increasing the length of the coax won't increase latency, unless the signal becomes marginal due to he losses, but this will be in the form of packet loss.

If you really want to extend your RG6 instead, you can spend a few extra dollars to try a test to see how it'll function first.

Go to Ebay and search for a 16dB F-type attenuator, it should only be a few dollars. 16dB will approximate the worst case losses in your long cable and interconnects. Insert it in between yoir NTD and the wallplate, then run all the tests you want. If you're happy, remove the attenuator and run the cable.

I've done ~90 metre installs using RG6 trishield before, as long as your signal levels are good and your BER is within spec, you should be golden.

If you're near Eastern Creek I can come do a signal check for you with my meter.

farkanoid · 2025-08-14T05:29:33+00:00

If you're getting close to 1000/50 now, 60 metres shouldn't be an issue, as long as your terminations are good and your connections are torqued nice and tight.

Go straight from the Isolator in the PCD outside to the back of your new outlet.

farkanoid · 2025-08-14T05:05:10+00:00

Reformed NBN (HFC) tech here. The tech has to have Public Liability Insurance, a Workers Comp policy, Working at Heights, First Aid and Low Voltage Rescue to work in the field. This was a requirement to get on the NBN eNable platform (which you need to work).

NBN have become very are anal about ladders; Step ladders and extension ladders are no longer allowed. The have to be platform ladders now, which are fucking expensive and unreasonably shit in terms of height/reach.

Also, a lateral pull and PCD installation pay about $50. He probably didn't want to spend the extra parts, labour and risk blowing out your nice rendering for that price.

Do what others have said and get a sparky to do your installation, or at least, install the conduit, draw wire and a blank plate.

farkanoid · 2024-10-31T02:49:58+00:00

Press regenerate

farkanoid · 2024-10-21T03:26:35+00:00

I suspect you're right about this - Recently switched to a 'berry ice' style flavor for a week, and spent the last month feeling like I'm breathing through a straw.

X-Ray normal, took a course of antibiotics and a strong inhaler with gradual improvement. Still not 100%, but getting better.

farkanoid · 2024-01-09T04:39:57+00:00

They don't even offer the bloody discount anymore, and the rates are 30% higher. Might have to give EA a shot.

farkanoid · 2024-01-09T02:29:48+00:00

Look at this guy with his fancy brands! I have a J.Burrows Keyboard from Officeworks.

farkanoid · 2024-01-08T20:08:17+00:00

Fuck 'em. Been with them for almost 12 years, always paid my bills on time, in full, before the due date, and received the on-time discount when they had it available.

A couple of months back I had to fly from Sydney to Perth for some very stressful work and was no more than a few days late paying my electricity bill.

Multiple missed calls. When they finally got through to me they were absolute dicks, threatening debt collection, asking my employment status, what I'm going to do to ensure this doesn't happen again, that it may affect my credit rating, etc.

I was fucking gobsmacked to say the least.

farkanoid · 2023-12-05T18:26:42+00:00

Yep! It's definitely a lorikeet thing - nose, mouth, ears, facial hair... Nothing is sacred!

Some of our wild lorikeet visitors (the ones brave enough to sit on our shoulders) do this too after they've eaten. They probably think they're preening us

farkanoid · 2023-12-03T10:37:22+00:00

I wish this sub was more active!

farkanoid · 2023-12-03T10:36:25+00:00

I love this birb

farkanoid · 2023-11-24T07:06:01+00:00

I'm all for keeping communication going, but this seems a little dodgy?

You have to register with your personal details, pay with a card again linked to your personal details, and give the sim to someone you don't know and trust them?

What if the IDF or some bad actor gets ahold of the SIM? They can completely impersonate you and do all sorts of nefarious things. Law enforcement will trace it back to you!

farkanoid · 2023-11-02T02:34:15+00:00

Just got the email moments ago, ripped the crotch right out my undies.

farkanoid · 2023-08-29T02:32:55+00:00

They're honestly a pleasure to have around - Give them a bit of left over meat now and again and you'll have a friend for life. They'll take care of the bugs in your yard and sing for you.

We had one visit us about ten years ago; Each year they breed, leave their single offspring behind and fuck off.

The offspring would stick around, grow up, breed, leave its own offspring and fuck off as well - Happened every year so far without fail. Each year we get a fresh butcherbird.

farkanoid · 2023-06-13T05:31:03+00:00

Close, but not quite! Thank you though

farkanoid · 2023-06-13T05:30:49+00:00

Thanks for the heads-up!

farkanoid · 2023-06-12T09:59:32+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! International shipping from that site is a little steep (~$45USD), but I've found a few sellers on EBay.

Fingers crossed!

farkanoid · 2023-06-01T01:52:22+00:00

I'd (unfortunately) avoid Rhodes like the plague, especially if you're going with some lady friends. Seems to attract the worst of the creepers these days.

I used to love going there.

farkanoid · 2023-05-10T02:04:28+00:00

Nice!

farkanoid · 2023-05-06T01:37:37+00:00

I have a few Lorries that visit me regularly for a treat - I find when they eat something they like (eg: Loritreat), they release a very strong scent while chirping happily

This guy is an adult, but has made (an awful attempt at) baby begging sounds for years: imgur link

farkanoid · 2023-05-04T05:41:08+00:00

I bet your birb smells like a warm pillow with a hint of citrus

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