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Storm Season Checklist: Protect Your DStv and CCTV on the Highveld

By the Remtech Installers team · Updated October 2026 · 3 min read
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The short answer

The Highveld gets most of its rain between about October and March, with storms, lightning and strong wind. Before the season, check cable, connectors and the dish from the ground, add surge protection and put your router and CCTV on backup power. During storms unplug equipment, and afterwards check your signal and your footage.

Before storm season starts

  • Look at the dish from the ground. Is it straight and firmly mounted?
  • Check cable and connectors for cuts, sun damage and loose joins.
  • Fit surge protection on the decoder, TV and router. See how to protect your equipment.
  • Trim trees that are growing into the dish’s line of sight.
  • Test your CCTV backup power. See CCTV and load shedding.
  • Write down your decoder model and smartcard number so a fix is faster.

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During a storm

  • Unplug the decoder, TV and router if the storm is severe.
  • Don’t touch cables or equipment.
  • Stay off the roof.
  • Expect short rain-fade dropouts. They are normal and pass.

After the storm

  1. Wait until the weather has cleared.
  2. Plug back in and let the decoder restart. See what to do after a power cut.
  3. Check the signal. If you see E48-32, follow our guide.
  4. Check CCTV footage for gaps and make sure the cameras still work.
  5. Photograph any damage before repairs, for insurance.

CCTV and your network

Storms and load shedding take out routers first, which stops remote viewing. Put the router and fibre box on a small UPS. If you can’t see your cameras afterwards, read why you can’t view CCTV on your phone.

Insurance

Keep invoices and serial numbers for your decoder, TV and cameras. Ask your insurer what they cover and what proof they need after a lightning claim.

Frequently asked questions

The summer rainfall season runs roughly from October to March, when most storms and lightning occur.

In severe storms, yes. Unplugging the decoder, TV and router is the safest habit.

Heavy rain can cause short dropouts. If they are long or frequent, the dish, cable or connectors may need attention.

Many policies do, but terms differ. Check yours.

Yes. See our Smart LNB and Explora installations and CCTV installations.

Written by the Remtech Installers team.
We are accredited DStv installers serving Gauteng, with over 10 years of experience. Prices and details here are indicative as of October 2026, so ask us for a quote that fits your home. About us
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In this guide

  1. Before storm season starts
  2. During a storm
  3. After the storm
  4. CCTV and your network
  5. Insurance
  6. Frequently asked questions

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