Turok, im not sure of the validity of this suggestion because of of:
a, the added weight might pull the dish out of allighnment
b, how to fix it to the dish
c, cost (might be cheaper to just buy a new dish!)
the links will give you some idea of what im talking about, frost protections come with...
Sounds like a far fetched idea to be thinking of Turok, but as an electrician working in industry we use a trace heating system under the pipe insulation to prevent pipes freezing up. The power consumption would be pretty low as you are not using a lot of cable but would need a controller, plus...
there i was all set and ready to install, all equipment bought, tools and drill at the ready brought a ladder home from work and everything.
Then it goes and snows! A bit of rain i can deal with but we got a full on snow storm.
To make matters worse I have to work next weekend so no install...
Thanks rolfw,
A little research and a helpful forum go a long way.
pictures will be included in further posts.
One quick question is which cable would you recomend? one of the electrical wholesalers i use has standard sat coax but can get anything i require to order.
Thanks again
Hi guys thanks for the previous help.
I've done a bit of research and have decided on the following components:
INVERTO SILVER TECH 0.2dB TWIN
http://www.pulsat.com/satellite/site/details.php?product_id=260&catID=9
Fracarro Penta 85 ALLUMINIUM...
Satelliteman i read they have increased gain on standard dishes and as long as there are no motor mounting issues I would be interested to try one. would like to hear if anyone has used one.
regards
Thanks Rolfw,
Just been lookin now and have found some further info about the tm1500 and think i can handle its setup. As for the LNB Im thinking of going for a decent quad as at some point in the not to distant future (when i can convince her indoors) of upgrading to a reciver with PVR...
Hi Guys,
sorry to bother you with another noob question but just need a pointer before starting my install.
I have been given
criptyc h-h100 motorised mount,
cal amp single 5db lnb
Technomate tm1500 C1+ reciever. (no instructions)
I am about to buy
85cm dish
wall bracket
cable and...
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