Just Sharing This OMG! zero reception.....WINDS!!!

[Manikm909]

woke up this morning to some insane winds, came down, zero reception on sats.

looked outside, my whole pole was at an angle wobbling around - on inspection, the left top "T" bracket bolt had popped out!!!

managed to do something temporary for now...but didnt expect that first thing in the morning.

 

[ozumo]

What fixings are you using? They will need upgrading or it will happen again, you may not be so lucky next time

 

[PaulR]

Photos needed!

 

[Manikm909]

What fixings are you using? They will need upgrading or it will happen again, you may not be so lucky next time

think they are 60mm (length) M10 coach bolts.
maybe need longer

 

[Manikm909]

managed to replace all 5 bolts with thicker and longer ones, without having to remove and redrill.
nice and tight fit
fingers x'd

 

[Lazarus]

Excellent! That means the entire wall will come down next time

 

[Manikm909]

Excellent! That means the entire wall will come down next time

lol yes!

 

[Manikm909]

ive added some extra protection - in case brackets ever come loose again....hopefully never.

two steel bars bent into shape

 

[Channel Hopper]

Too much turning moment.

Needs a longer pole and the lower K installed upside down, plus another K up top.

 

[Lazarus]

 

[Manikm909]

ive added some extra protection - in case brackets ever come loose again....hopefully never.

two steel bars bent into shape

hope those extra braces work out....post #8

 

[Channel Hopper]

hope those extra braces work out....post #8

 

[satesco]

I think you should have anchored the antenna pole on both sides and also at its base, because the pressure will always be on it, not only on the wall where you fixed it. If you do not mind, the four walls clamping points are not too robust, plus they are narrow.
Each of us, those who read this topic, can have suggestions for how to mount the antenna on the wall. There are solutions and solutions, but because I have the antenna fixed on the wall, I thought to show you how I did the support for my antenna of 1,50m, installed at height, on the block, where it is vulnerable to the continuous pressure of the wind and the storm. Last year, I had a mini tornado that broke large trees and pulled out the root of thick trees. Fortunately, my antenna resisted this storm well.
I hope the picture below will help you find your own solution. Your solution so far is not reliable in the harsh weather your antenna is in.

 

[Manikm909]

well - it survived! and is still aligned....reliable enough methinks.