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25-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. |
Hi all I have an 12 inch superking(jaeger)actuator which has developed an annoying squeaking (not quite grating) noise. It still works but I am afraid something may be going amiss internally. Does anyone know if these units need to be lubricated or has anyone experienced similar problems before. Please can anyone explain simply how the actuator works, is it a simple motor which inturn drives gear wheel and the a a worm drive setup? Cheers for now! | ||
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25-06-2006
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| Super Nutty Mod  Join Date: 03-10-2003 Location: Essex
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My System: Technomate TMS-1500 CI+ "patched" receiver, 90cm p/f 36v motorised dish, Inverto C120 0.3db LNB, Moteck V-Box 2, Packard Bell 6052 XP Home computer, Toshiba A60 laptop, and lots of Russian Vodka ! | I have the same actuator which is only a month old, so no problems. You must understand that as these things get older they will get noisier, as for lubrication give it a try, I do on mine. A little bit of oil on the arm should do it, but then again I'm no expert on this.
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25-06-2006
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My System: Dreambox | It's normal, definitely no need to open it yet. I've used 18' actuator over 10 years now (regular - not heavy version, just lubrication every third year).. which really gives quite much noise  .. | ||
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25-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Thanks Rob I'll give it a go and let you know how I get on. Cheers for now! | ||
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25-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Hi Rupert and Rob is there any particular method you use to lubricate your actuator. Cheers for now! | ||
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25-06-2006
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My System: Dreambox | Not really special. I used product which was meant for "water pumps" and lubricates also when cold weather (if I remember correctly, it was to -20 degrees) Your location does not have sandstorms, really arctic weather, or storms which bring salty water from sea to dish. But those who have such, might add so called "actuator arm weather boot", for example http://primefocus.com/products/Accor...ot.html?id=741 (not suitable for 12') | ||
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25-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Hi Rupert no arctic storms but I am living 150 yards off beach so salt and sand may be problem. I am thinking of trying WD40 as this is what I have to hand at moment. Can you suggest a more appropriate alternative? Cheers for now! | ||
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26-06-2006
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Blog Entries: 1 My System: Triple Dragon with HDD/USB stick, Humax HDCI2000, Echostar AD3000ip & SR8700, Fortecstar 5100CIUltra, Aston Simba, RSD ODM300. Swedish Microwave 1.2 Motorised dish / Invacom C120 twin LNB driven by the AD3000. 3 other fixed dishes. Diablo/Mrev Cams  Fighting the evil 3 Dragons under the Don Quixote banner,Sir Llew persevered where others failed | Admttedly fairly temperate climate here Dragon45, bur I've always used silicon grease (Maplins etc.) on my actuator piston, !5 years and still working fine. Llew
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26-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Llew thanks for that. This may seem a silly question. But what part/parts of the actuator do you lubricate? Do I need to strip it down or open it in situ? Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers for now! | ||
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26-06-2006
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| cerca trova... Join Date: 01-01-2000 Location: East Anglia
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Blog Entries: 1 My System: Triple Dragon with HDD/USB stick, Humax HDCI2000, Echostar AD3000ip & SR8700, Fortecstar 5100CIUltra, Aston Simba, RSD ODM300. Swedish Microwave 1.2 Motorised dish / Invacom C120 twin LNB driven by the AD3000. 3 other fixed dishes. Diablo/Mrev Cams Fighting the evil 3 Dragons under the Don Quixote banner,Sir Llew persevered where others failed | No, just the piston (the moving telescopic arm bit). Mine's a Swedish 'Arkivator' model, probably the best on the market at the time, and appears to be a sealed unit (apart from access to the wiring / optical feedback mechanism). Don't know the particulars of your model, but I should imagine the original lubrication of any internal parts would have been sufficient for the lifetime of the actuator unless some ingress of moisture or dust has somehow caused any distress to the internal gearing of yours. Llew
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26-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Llew once again thanks. I will lubricate all visible moving parts and report back in due course. Cheers for now! | ||
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27-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Hi all tried lubricating the piston tube on actuator and the pivot of the polar mount. I used silicone grease. Still squeaking! I think the problem lies internally. Is there any way of lubricating the internal moving parts without dismantling the actuator. If so I will try, if not I will leave it alone as it still works but the other half is afraid that it will anoy the neighbours in the early hours. Thanks to all for the advice given. | ||
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27-06-2006
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My System: Mostly gathering dust cos I'm a lazy git. Porty dish face blew off the mount, not too pleased... The Sleepy Hollow pollracle has spoken! | Are you sure there isn't a mouse stuck inside it???  Personally, I'd give the insides a squirt with WD40, if it worked on my front door's hinges I'm sure it'll work on your actuator!!!
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28-06-2006
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My System: Stand alone Sky system. 1.0 motorised dish with 12 inch actuator, 0.3dB MTI LNB, TM1500 CI+ Super,V Box, Digitalb Full package. | Thanks for that 2cvbloke. I would love to squirt wd40 into the actuator but on inspection there is no visible access apart from where the tube moves in and out of the actuator and a water drain hole at the base which is approximately 3mm in diameter. I think I will clear away some of the silicone grease and try squirting wd40 into the point where the tube enters the actuator. Failing this has anyone got a mouse trap.  | ||
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