Bell TV: Moving to another home questions

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Hiya guys, long time reader, first time poster...:D

I need some advice, moving from an apartment to a house and having the dish professionally installed instead of doing it myself this time. Right now I'm only running a 5900 but because of new amounts of space I'm thinking of adding a HD receiver and possibly one other in the near future.
My question is, do I require a second receiver now to get more than one line run from the dish, or is it something to mention to the installer to do while he's already running one line. Or can he run four/six c/w switches now? I did try to as the CSR, but I believe the language barrier we were having didn't get my point accross.:eek:

thanks!
 
Unplugging a 5900 (or any PVR for that matter) does not necessarily result in the loss of recorded shows. I move mine around all the time within my home and have taken them to other homes to play back shows in extreme (rare) circumstances.

I can only guess that either the HDD got corrupt during the move or some other factor came in to play here, but it is not a normal situation.
 
I've had it done. It was exactly as desribed. First one free, additional cost for additional receivers. If you had the info already, you should have stated that in your original post if you didn't want it to be repeated. Would have saved me time and would have shown you wanted only "extra" info.
 
I need to grab that extra LNB too? I didnt get the "upgrade" per say but the 9200 (which comes with the two LNB's and the SW44).

As for the cost of the SW44, I know I can get some on ebay for around 80 bucks incluing shipping, but if you buy directly from bell they want 149.99 for them (according to their website... mind you they also want $70 bucks for a replacement UHF remote too)

As I am not moving that far (accross the city), and will legally own both places for about a week overlap, I do not plan to take anything with me in regards to the dish and see what I can get from the bell install guy when he comes. Then anything I cant get from him for free I will come back and get from my old place.
 
Angelfish after being a customer of bells for 8 years I'm surprised your so trusting. This is not a swipe at installers as I'm sure they will set you up right but Bell will be responsible for the billing. Best of luck with the install and your new place. :D
 
Good for you! A friend of mine did not have a positive experience and that's why I posted this question to find out what other people say regarding their experience. Forums/threads evolve after the first initial message which was generic on purpose. Some people will blow off steam when others will do what you did. And no, I shouldn't have stated that in my first thread because I don't want to influence the direction of the thread. Again, copying the website wasn't what I was looking for or else I would have mentioned that in my initial thread. In the case someone couldn't find that information, thanks for posting it. Btw, I have not seen anything from Bell which went exactly as described.
 
If you are paying for the install, then you can ask the installer for whatever you want, and pay for it of course :)

The basic install cost covers a very simple setup of a single receiver (in most cases). Additional receivers are setup for additional cost so it would make sense that potential locations for additional receivers would also incur additional costs.

If you are planning on HD in your future and go with a PVR keep in mind that the location for this unit would require a second line.

However, also keep in mind that EV will pay to upgrade your infrastructure (dish, switch and cabling) to move from SD to HD as a one time shot when you make the switch (if renting).

Bottom line, if you plan on renting down the road, I'd go for the basics now and get the free upgrade when you need it. If you plan on buying, I'd at least get 4 lines from the dish to a location to mount your (future) switch (best is to the location where the cablevision cable feeds into your house) now and 2 lines to your main TV area.
 
Thanks for the quick reply. Just as I thought - new cabling.
1. There is already RG6 cabling hanging outside the house and running inside to the basement.
2. I'll look for the installation guides.

Much appreciated.
 
But if the Tech chooses to install a SW44, it's my understanding that Bell is going to charge the customer extra for it, unless the one "free" receiver they are having installed is a dual tuner like a 9200 or 9242.
 
Thanks. I should be clearer in my posts.

I took over the 2700 from someone who owned it. They lived in the basement of the house we are currently renting. I really don't like the 2700, but it works (thus, the consideration for an outright purchase of a new SD).

Given it's a new house (and I don't own it), I might just have one receiver in the basement for now and upgrade later.

Thanks.
 
Hello all, I will be moving in the next few weeks and I will be calling BTV to arrange for them to install a new dish at my new residence. I have been a Bell customer for over 8 years. Is thier something I should know before I arrange for the move from BTV. I have 2 dished at my current house. (I know Bell will only install 1) My dish has 2 sw21's. I suppose the installer will charge me for 1 or the 2 runs of cable that I will need from my dish. Anything else I should ask. Am I close in what I need to do?:confused:
 
It's most likely going to be the basic "move" install because I've only got the one receiver at the moment. I'm also aware that I will need two lines running to the future HD spot, this website is very detailed in information to that regard.;)




They only pay for the upgrade when renting? I'm the type that would rather purchase the equipment than buy, or is this not recommended on the HD receivers?
 
i would highly suggest that you take that switch with you. when i called bell to schedul my move they insisted that i leave everything, i asked about the switch and they said to leave it. when i called back to confirm everyting a week later they again said leave the switch, well when i moved and the installer showed up guess what...?... no sw44, called bell and they then said i had to take it with me. i was pissed. long story short it took weeks of fighting with higher level ppl @ expressvu before they finally admitted their mistake and said they would send a new sw44 and lnbf, what showed up at my house tho was the lnbf and 2 sw21's, how are my 3 receivers supose to work with that, anyways, i would not trust that loosely managed company when it comes to their installs and what they say to leave behind, because appearently you own the sw44 and you have to take it with you. i'm not bashing expressvu, i really love my bell service and have for the past 4 years. take the switch, take the power inserter, take the lnbf
 
Hello, I currently live with my parents, and we have bell expressvu with 4 receivers. I moving out of town into my own house next year for university, and I am wondering if it will be possible to bring my existing receiver, and hook it up to a new expressvu dish, to get satellite tv on our existing subscription?
 
Take your switches with you and dish(s),wire if you need it on the new install. You own it all unless you rent receivers.
 
If the existing Shaw wiring is RG6 why can't you use it? The only thing stopping you is if you have Shaw services that require the use of the cabling.
 
There is no need to take any of it with you, Bell will install a new Dish and SW21's for you at the new location. You will also get 1 receiver hooked up for free, any extra ones are $50 per line.

If you want to take the second Dish that is up to you but if you do not need it, leave it behind.
 
No, if the customer has 1 HD receiver and 3 SD's they should be getting the SW44 as standard, that is what they would get as a new customer, so there should be no change.
 
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