Waylander Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 current box is on way out. if i buy one from Fleabay etc is it then just a case of phoning sky CS and asking them to pair the box with my current card? Any problems I might run into? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 i've got a sky plus box in the garage. is that what you're after? not sure what they are worth. its the original light grey/white one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 it is [normal] Sky at my folks place. I am holding out for the [hopefully!] pre-Xmas Sky+ install offers at my place. I assume the Sky+ box would do the job just as well. [without meaning to sound cheeky] didn't the original Sky+ boxes have some "freezing" issues? What would you be looking for to clear some garage space oh and does it have a remote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Is your current a Sky or Sky+? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 plain vanilla Sky. I want to get Sky+ [at both houses] but figured I'd hold out to nearer Xmas for a deal [or at least a better box] as they try to push SkyHD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Dont forget a new lnb and extra cable as well then to make the most of Sky+. I did a self upgrade. Changed the lnb on the dish, run a parallel coax and plumbed it in. Phoned Sky CS and got them to upgrade my suscription. Was all pretty easy. Personally I'd not wait, theres always another deal around the corner... desparate January sales, Easter specials and so on. If you want the service get it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] it is [normal] Sky at my folks place. I am holding out for the [hopefully!] pre-Xmas Sky+ install offers at my place. I assume the Sky+ box would do the job just as well. [without meaning to sound cheeky] didn't the original Sky+ boxes have some "freezing" issues? What would you be looking for to clear some garage space oh and does it have a remote? [/ QUOTE ] yep, remotes, manuals etc. dont know about freezing issues, but it worked last time i used it! no idea what they are worth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Actually at my own house I already have a quad LNB - I got the engineer to fit it when they repaired my dish 6 months ago. So it would be a case of sourcing a Sky+ box for myself and then running that extra coaxial cable to the box? Might be worth tracking down a local installer to see how much "beer money" he wants to run that 2nd Cable then I guess [unless it is really easy?] in which case folks could have my [6month old] box and job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I have a BNiB sky box Make me an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Actually at my own house I already have a quad LNB - I got the engineer to fit it when they repaired my dish 6 months ago. So it would be a case of sourcing a Sky+ box for myself and then running that extra coaxial cable to the box? Might be worth tracking down a local installer to see how much "beer money" he wants to run that 2nd Cable then I guess [unless it is really easy?] in which case folks could have my [6month old] box and job done! [/ QUOTE ] Its pretty easy provided you have easy access to the cale route and either end... else its a pita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 cable run from dish to receiver is fairly straight forward [both at the back of the house] so I might toy with this route. even better if I can find the number for the sky engineer who did the quad lnb install for me as I could up his "beer money" if he could install the old box upstairs in the bedroom [again at the back of the house]. Mac, I will get back to you this weekend once I have spoken with my sister and then decided what route we both intend to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 No worries mate - the one I have has been used for about 2 days. Ordered the wrong bloody thing for a rental, meant to get Sky+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se5aScott Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Just got my sky box replaced, Did look at ebay etc but decided it would be less hassle to just call sky and pay the £65 call out fee. The man changed the box and decided that the dish had seen better days, so he replaced that as well. The new box is a refurb but as it is hidden away I am not bothered about it not being the latest design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 [thinking about my folks] past 2 days have been full of "no signal being received" errors. I guess the LNB might be on it's way out too. Might just be easier all around to stump up the £129 and go for a sky+ install... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 if they have been with sky for a while then they should get a free upgrade to sky+. I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 how did you wangle that? they've been with sky for 10+ years. even i've been with them for 8 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 tell them your leaving because virgin are doing a better deal blah blah and if they say ok we'll switch you off then ask themn about what if i stay what will you offer us? it will work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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