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Old 13-10-2011, 14:26   #10
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Re: How Do I Install a TV Aerial in a New Build House?

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Originally Posted by Pauls9 View Post
The wiring that goes directly to the ceiling light fittings comes via light switches on the walls and is only live when the switch is on. If you can identify a power feed to the switches, that's where to hook in to. But of course it may come up from the floor below.

Is there a large round distribution box with a number of cables coming out of it?

Good point about the lighting circuit Paul. Most new builds have a permanent live feeding into the loft which goes down to all switches; there will be a neutral and earth available at every ceiling light position so you should be able to tap into the lighting circuit. Just wire a fused spur into this, fused at probably only 1 amp needed for a TV distribution amp. You can get a distribution amp from Maplin or Amazon for about £10
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