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	The Freeview Bible Everything you need to know about installing a Freeview box to receive Terrestrial Digital TV programmes in the UK. Installation guide Details of many receivers What aerial to use and how to choose it Choice of bracket and mast Installing an aerial and cable OK, read more about it here.
	Piping TV Around the House How to connect your TV, video, satellite, DVD, and send the signals to TVs in other rooms. An invaluable guide and reference that explains UHF channel utilisation without unnecessary technical terms. Includes sketches to show wiring methods. OK, read more about it here. This eBook is FREE if you buy a loft box from us!

IMPORTANT We buy brackets from several manufacturers and there are significant differences between their dimensions. The photographs and dimensions on this page may differ from what we send you. Descriptions such as "6 inch bracket" are merely catalogue references and often refer to the largest dimension, rather than a distance between holes or stand-off. You can ask Technical Department for specific measurements but these may be taken from a bracket in one warehouse and your order delivered from a different batch in another warehouse. We recommend you buy a bracket at least one size larger than you think you need! MASTS Masts less than 1.5" diameter are generally intended for indoor use or for use with very small "contract aerials" (which we don't sell). We recommend you use the largest diameter aluminium mast you can accomodate and keep it short as possible. Steel masts are stronger to begin with but non-galvanised ones rust quickly; they create ugly brown stains and snap after a few years of rusting.
A16933 double lashing bracket pair for use with double lashing kit A17341 (two coils of multistrand cable with brackets and J bolts). This is as strong as you can get and is suitable for holding a very long mast and large aerial. Distance between brackets must be at least 1/5 of the distance between lowest bracket and aerial (or dish).
Of course the final deciding factor with any installation is the strength of your chimney!   A25127 13" lashing cradle. Requires single lashing kit A17324. Up to 10' mast. OK for large aerials up to DAT75.   A79306 Self supporting bracket for very large chimneys or where you don't want to damage the brick. Need good condition brick & mortar. Suitable for up to 6' mast and small aerial up to 19 element.   A25756 8" galvanised cradle. Requires single lashing kit A17324. Up to 8' mast. OK for large aerials up to DAT45. Distance between U bolts is approx. 8.5". Mast centre is held approx. 5.8" from chimney.   A17290 12" galvanised lashing bracket. Requires single lashing kit A17324. Up to 8' mast. OK for large aerials up to DAT45.   A21914 7.5" galvanised lashing bracket. Up to 6' mast with up to 19 element aerial.   A21897 6" galvanised lashing bracket. Up to 6' mast with up to 14 element aerial. Mast centre is held approx. 2.7" from chimney. Distance between U bolts is approx. 4.5".   A17273 6" pressed bracket for short mast and small aerial. Mast strength, rough guide: 1" diameter steel mast = 1.25" aluminium. 1.25" diameter steel mast = 1.5" aluminium. 1.5" steel = 2" aluminium. 2" steel recommended for 10' or longer.
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