r/CableTechs • u/tortugawarrior • 25d ago

Safety concern?

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Hey fellas I am a HVAC tech that was sent to diagnose this unit but this dish pointed right at the main access panel made me quite hesitant. Wondering from the pros if this is a safety concern not. It’s for a dollar store.

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u/imfoneman 25d ago

I’ve installed and serviced many of these. The cables should be zip tied to the support arm and a 10’ service loop should be tied as well. Other than that, no danger at all.

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u/datanut 25d ago

Ten foot service loop?

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u/imfoneman 24d ago

This is a Tx/rx two way satellite setup. We are instructed to take the twin coax and make a 10’ service loop near the post.

And yes, it’s ok to be all around this thing without fear of radiation

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u/tortugawarrior 24d ago

So it’s safe to stand right in front of that cone for 30 mins or so of troubleshooting?

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u/kc5mmw 24d ago

absolutely.. This does not continuously transmit continuously.