2 CM 1.2m's how close behind each other?

**GreenmanBelg** · 30-01-2009

Hello,
I want to place another CM1.2m dish on a pole beside my current one. How close can they be? Enclosed a pic.

Thanks.

**pipino** · 30-01-2009

you can put it behind in the oposite side ,but make sure you add about 50cm higher on the mast,i think it should be fine ..but wait for more suggestions...cheers

**Robbo** · 30-01-2009

It depends which way is south?

and where is the dish pointing in the photo?

**pipino** · 31-01-2009

i would say is pointing towards nilsat..

here is a sample more less of what was my idea

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by pipino

i would say is pointing towards nilsat..

here is a sample more less of what was my idea

Thats great pipino

thats what I'll do. Will get my pal to get it sorted.

Stand by for more pics.

Yes its pointing at Nilesat.

As per my pic the big Triax is looking at Arabsat and the little lad below is looking at Astra 2.

Thanks.

**rolfw** · 31-01-2009

That will be an awful lot of stress on that wall.

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by rolfw

That will be an awful lot of stress on that wall.

Good point.

That wall where the pole is attached to is a disused attic, whats the worst that can happen?

If it was damaged I know someone who could repair it.

Remember that guy in the north of England with the 2.4m dish attached to a wall, I wonder how he's getting on?

Any views welcome.

**pipino** · 31-01-2009

yes thats correct the stress would be very high ,but with some common sense you should plan some supporting way to ease a little on the whole thing..good luck

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by pipino

but with some common sense you should plan some supporting way to ease a little on the whole thing..good luck

Any suggestions?

What about 2 braces going right across the inside?

Lots to think about.

**rolfw** · 31-01-2009

That may help, what thickness is the wall and is it cavity or solid?

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by rolfw

That may help, what thickness is the wall and is it cavity or solid?

Its a wall with a cavity ie double course of bricks.

**pipino** · 31-01-2009

i would ask a professional builder to see this,we only can help you virtualy

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by pipino

i would ask a professional builder to see this,we only can help you virtualy

Thanks for that, as I type I'm thinking of a ground location close by, that might take the pressure off.

Thanks everyone.

**Analoguesat** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by GreenmanBelg

Good point.

That wall where the pole is attached to is a disused attic, whats the worst that can happen?

If it was damaged I know someone who could repair it.

The brackets overstress the wall in a gale and bang - down comes the entire wall and wrecks all the dishes!

How about a diagonal brace from ground level to the pole to reduce sideways stress?

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

How about a diagonal brace from ground level to the pole to reduce sideways stress?

Not possible as then car would not fit out the gate.

I'm going to leave as is and I'm going to place the other CM 1.2m in another location.

I'll take my chances with as is. If I suffer sat melt down I'll post pics. Be sure I won't lose sleep.

Thanks.

satpro · 31-01-2009

Myself i would not do it the wind load on that little bit of wall would be very high on a windy day, What is that building used for is it just a outhouse or shed?

Originally Posted by GreenmanBelg

Hello,
I want to place another CM1.2m dish on a pole beside my current one. How close can they be? Enclosed a pic.

Thanks.

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by satpro

Myself i would not do it the wind load on that little bit of wall would be very high on a windy day, What is that building used for is it just a outhouse or shed?

Thanks for that Wod I'm going to put the dish on another location ie in the garden so that takes the heat off.

Pics to follow.

***wod*** · 31-01-2009

what's these mounts that go through the roof and fix to the roof timber as they might be an ideal as it would be into the roof and deflect the wind a little

or if the direction of 7west is clear maybe you can have a 1.2 or even 1.5m fixed for that on a ground mount instead of mount one next to the 1.2m

**pipino** · 31-01-2009

@GreenmanBelg

are you planning to put a motorized C band with that new CM120??

**GreenmanBelg** · 31-01-2009

Originally Posted by wod

what's these mounts that go through the roof and fix to the roof timber as they might be an ideal as it would be into the roof and deflect the wind a little

Not sure what you mean?

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