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How to Install a Power Passing TV Splitter

Summary: An F-type splitter is used to allow signal from an aerial to run to several rooms to allow independent viewing.

They come in a range of sizes 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 way.

There are 2 basic types:

  • Passive Splitters: Are used to distribute un-amplified (or post amplified) signal to several rooms.
  • Power Passing Splitters: Can be used between a power unit and the masthead amplifier/aerial.
  • They allow the 12 volt signal from the power unit to pass through to the masthead amplifier
  • While also distributing the amplified signal on the other ports.

Equipment needed

  • Snips
  • Power passing TV splitter
  • F type twist on connectors

Procedure to Install a TV Splitter (Power Passing)

  1. Cut the input cable coming from the masthead amplifier
  2. So that it is long enough to reach where all the cables coming from the various rooms terminate at a single point
  3. Put an F connector on the aerial cable and also on all cables feeding the various TV points which are to be connected
  4. Connect the aerial cable to the 'IN' port on the splitter
  5. Connect the cable coming from the power unit to the 'OUT' port that is marked 'POWER PASS'
  6. Connect the TV point cables to the 'OUT' ports on the splitter

Main Points to Remember

  • Splitters are used as a simple, effective and low cost alternatives to distribution systems
  • Work well when the initial signal strength is good.
  • Passive splitters do the same job at a lower cost than power passing splitters for a standard un-powered system
  • Power passing splitters are designed for use with power units and masthead amps but can work as passive splitters
  • Never use splitters in series (looped one after the other) as this will lead to high levels of signal loss
  • Always use F-type splitters as IEC (Coax) splitters normally have high levels of signal loss

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