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johnny boy · 2010-01-01, 10:36 PM

Can you use a 4x8 multi switch for Bell if not how would i hook up 8 outlets

Interceptor · 2010-01-02, 04:43 AM

Don't think there is such an animal for dual satellites.

I'd probably get two SW34s or two SW24s and connect one to each satellite and have two of the outlets from each going to two SW44s.
There are other options and diagrams if you go to the hardware installation sub forum here.

Pinza · 2010-01-02, 07:00 AM

Yes they exist but I have tried several different makes and never had one work perfectly when all 8 outputs are connected to receivers.

Having said that, all my testing, was done with single Tuner receivers, they were all 3100's & 6100's, so maybe there is an outside chance a couple of Duals in the mix might , I am not sure and I no longer have the switch's to try them out again.

The way I run 8 outlets is to use the none approved DPP equipment, the way Interceptor says, is the approved Bell way and the way Bell will do it, if you get them involved.

barter · 2010-01-02, 07:55 AM

Dishpro maybe non approved by bell, but it is the official equipment to be using according to the manufacturer of the receivers (Dish/Echostar).

Yes I know you know this Pinza, but just saying. Legacy is crap.

satonepro · 2010-01-02, 09:36 AM

I use a SW-44A and a SW-44 for a total of 8 ouputs.
Never had a problem with this setup.

dosborne · 2010-01-02, 03:18 PM

Sticky: cascading SW44 switch for 5+ tuners

2010-01-01, 10:36 PM	#1
johnny boy Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	4x8 multi switch Can you use a 4x8 multi switch for Bell if not how would i hook up 8 outlets

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satonepro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Quebec Posts: 55	I use a SW-44A and a SW-44 for a total of 8 ouputs. Never had a problem with this setup. __________________ BEV 9242, 6141. Sony KDL-60NX720, Sony KDS-60A2000, Sony KDL-V32XBR2, Sony STR-DA777ES, Sony STR-DA5000ES, Cerwin Vega.

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2010-01-02, 04:43 AM	#2
Interceptor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 593	Don't think there is such an animal for dual satellites. I'd probably get two SW34s or two SW24s and connect one to each satellite and have two of the outlets from each going to two SW44s. There are other options and diagrams if you go to the hardware installation sub forum here.

2010-01-02, 07:00 AM	#3
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	Yes they exist but I have tried several different makes and never had one work perfectly when all 8 outputs are connected to receivers. Having said that, all my testing, was done with single Tuner receivers, they were all 3100's & 6100's, so maybe there is an outside chance a couple of Duals in the mix might , I am not sure and I no longer have the switch's to try them out again. The way I run 8 outlets is to use the none approved DPP equipment, the way Interceptor says, is the approved Bell way and the way Bell will do it, if you get them involved.

2010-01-02, 07:55 AM	#4
barter Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,302	Dishpro maybe non approved by bell, but it is the official equipment to be using according to the manufacturer of the receivers (Dish/Echostar). Yes I know you know this Pinza, but just saying. Legacy is crap.

2010-01-02, 03:18 PM	#6
dosborne Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Sharp Aquos 52" LCD - Bell 9200, 4x5900, 3x3100, E50 DVD-R, Harmony 880, Garmin C550 Posts: 2,814	Sticky: cascading SW44 switch for 5+ tuners