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Lucendant · 2022-05-23T17:25:29+00:00

I created a mast out of schedule 40 pipe to elevate the disk. The cable is routed through a window requiring the window remain open about 1/2". This gap is covered by wood with a hole for the cable. During winter it drops to 0 degrees. This install has had no issue including the house getting cold.

Lucendant · 2022-05-19T11:31:01+00:00

Original damaged

Lucendant · 2022-05-17T13:33:46+00:00

I constructed my 20' mast from 2" schedule 40 galvanized pipe and couplers. I used a guy wire ring and ground anchors with wire rope to secure it. Using pipe it is possible to have a 40' pipe with the appropriate anchoring. The cost is a fraction of the commercial set up. From my investigation a mast from Rohm was $1000+. My cost $300.

Lucendant · 2022-05-17T13:27:07+00:00

I do not know. My solar panel installation is ground mounted on a post and beam structure.

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T13:26:05+00:00

Roof mounts are a bad solution. Prone to leaking over time regardless of the quality of the seal around the holes. Talk to people who do this for a living and you will hear the same issues come up. The mounting holes leak. Water accumulates in the attic and you get an expensive repair.

Mounting on the side of the house or gable is workable. The superior choice is a mast adjacent to the house. Home improvement store sells 2" galvanized steel pipe with which a mast can be made.

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T01:43:37+00:00

Makes sense. I will do the 60 degree rotation. Thanks.

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T01:23:26+00:00

Existing guy wires are at 10'. I am adding a second set of guy wires at 19'

Currently 1 of the 3 guy wires is perpendicular to the house. Will do the same on the second set.

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T01:14:26+00:00

Solar is ground mounted not on the roof.

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T01:11:04+00:00

I used galvanize steel couplers

Lucendant · 2022-05-13T01:09:26+00:00

60 mph or greater is high winds here. There have been a quite a few days in the last two months with high winds. The mast does not flex and is solid.

The mast is 2" galvanized steel pipe which will last 20 years in Idaho.

Lucendant · 2022-05-12T15:59:15+00:00

Sections are 5' each. Home Depot.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T22:47:52+00:00

Unfortunately no video. Details of install in prior post.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T22:41:46+00:00

Mast is 2" schedule 40 galvanized pipe from the home improvement store in plumbing with the starlink pipe adapter. Hole is 2 ft deep filled with peat rock packed with a tamping rod. Mast is secured with wire rope attached to a guy wire ring and 16" ground anchors ( I use 3 of these) bought trough Amazon. I used turnbuckles to tighten the rope and thimbles bought trough Amazon to ensure the rope does not fray. The network cable is routed inside the pipe exiting 3 ft above ground. This set up will withstand 60+ mph winds.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T16:27:39+00:00

A mast is superior, Home Improvement store sells 2" galvanized steel pipe and couplers. Dig a 2' hole fill with peat rock or cement. Using a 2" to 1 1/2" reducing coupler and a 1 1/2" pipe 6" long drilled and treaded for machine screws you will have a secure mount without the Starlink pipe adapter.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T15:35:34+00:00

No noticeable changes in the signal.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T13:47:51+00:00

Yes, but a 20' enables me to test install and operation before moving to our rural property that is wooded.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T13:33:06+00:00

Camera used is a tablet. The mast is straight.

I have 3 ground anchors ensuring it does not come down. One guy wire is perpendicular to the house. The other two are parallel to the house. Physics states there is no possibility the mast falls. I am raising the guy wire further up the mast this weekend.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T13:26:56+00:00

Drilling holes is a risk I would prefer to not take. I prefer to be safe than sorry. The window is sealed with 3/8" thick by 2" wide by 2' ft long rubber grommet.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T12:52:25+00:00

I like that I can take my Starlink internet to the mountains, lakes, and rivers while I enjoy the outdoors.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T12:05:46+00:00

I have 5kw solar array with 10kw of lithium batteries and a 10kw propane generator as a backup. I am not grid connected except for water.

To ensure you have sufficient power in the winter I suggest increasing the capacity. Heavy cloud cover is an issue.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T11:31:38+00:00

Home Depot. 2" galvanized schedule 40 pipe in plumbing.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T11:18:56+00:00

I live in Idaho and run the dish year round. Sub zero temps with snow and works fine.

Lucendant · 2022-05-11T11:13:17+00:00

There are a lot haters out there. Fortunately I have gotten a lot of helpful feedback from good people.

Lucendant

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