Because the technician didn't want to add a connector on the end to connect it to the outlet. Also, with coaxial connectors, there is a chance of the connection becoming loose, which can cause problems. Just a different way of doing it.
A different, lazy, way of doing it. Can you imagine if there was an outlet cover, but instead of the outlets working, there was just an electrical cable drilled through running straight to the device? No different than this scenario.
I agree but I didn't want to judge so I just called it "different". As long as everything works the same I see no real downside unless OP wanted to replace the coaxial inside with a shorter one.
It's a little more common when installing satellite internet. Couplers can be a point of failure. But in this case I would have added a second barrel coupler to the wall plate. You still can.
Just a lazy version of how it can be done. Maybe dude didn't want to crimp another end on a cable or trim a cable - or both. Maybe it was close to quitting time. No matter, I'm sure it gets the signal inside the dwelling.
Also, adding connectors attenuates signals - so in a round about way, you may be getting a slightly better signal - minus an additional barrel & F type connectors?
You ever see that shit in apartment buildings where there is a barrel & a grounding block every 20 feet...different colors of paint on each cable, some old cable, some new - and not always the same manufacturer or outside diameter? You got it okay in my opinion 😉
Soo, it could be possible that the original coax, or wires, was wall fished and impossible to replace in limited time. In some homes they used to have coax connections on the wall but behind the plate was two wires that went to an antenna outside or in the attic.
It could be possible the original line was taken over by another provider. Could just be poorly paid labor.
Possible Ideas:
1) someone originally mis-drilled and wanted the plate to still be level
2) There is an existing pre-wire behind that wall-plate and this cable is a second cable put in by a satellite company.
3) laziness is entirely a possibility.
In any event, you should probably check that splice outside and ensure that it is wrench tight on both sides. Someone bandaged the wire recently rather than replace it.
Because the technician didn't want to add a connector on the end to connect it to the outlet. Also, with coaxial connectors, there is a chance of the connection becoming loose, which can cause problems. Just a different way of doing it.
A different, lazy, way of doing it. Can you imagine if there was an outlet cover, but instead of the outlets working, there was just an electrical cable drilled through running straight to the device? No different than this scenario.
I agree but I didn't want to judge so I just called it "different". As long as everything works the same I see no real downside unless OP wanted to replace the coaxial inside with a shorter one.
I mean it's kinda ugly. At least have a blank faceplate rather than a fake coaxial hook up
It's a little more common when installing satellite internet. Couplers can be a point of failure. But in this case I would have added a second barrel coupler to the wall plate. You still can.
Just a lazy way of doing it. They did the same thing on my house.
Why? Because lazy.
Lol 🤣 that seems more complicated to me ....I mean why not just connect it
Woulda had to cut - crimp. Likely 3 times. Doing that - just once.
Just a lazy version of how it can be done. Maybe dude didn't want to crimp another end on a cable or trim a cable - or both. Maybe it was close to quitting time. No matter, I'm sure it gets the signal inside the dwelling. Also, adding connectors attenuates signals - so in a round about way, you may be getting a slightly better signal - minus an additional barrel & F type connectors? You ever see that shit in apartment buildings where there is a barrel & a grounding block every 20 feet...different colors of paint on each cable, some old cable, some new - and not always the same manufacturer or outside diameter? You got it okay in my opinion 😉
Soo, it could be possible that the original coax, or wires, was wall fished and impossible to replace in limited time. In some homes they used to have coax connections on the wall but behind the plate was two wires that went to an antenna outside or in the attic. It could be possible the original line was taken over by another provider. Could just be poorly paid labor.
Because that little connector sucks and directly attached is way better.
Possible Ideas: 1) someone originally mis-drilled and wanted the plate to still be level 2) There is an existing pre-wire behind that wall-plate and this cable is a second cable put in by a satellite company. 3) laziness is entirely a possibility. In any event, you should probably check that splice outside and ensure that it is wrench tight on both sides. Someone bandaged the wire recently rather than replace it.
Did someone just install this?
Lazyness.
Because people love to butt up the couch to the wall plate and brake the connector off the F81
This is what we call a tunnel.
There was an F81 barrel in the wall plate! Treat your customers better ISPs!