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Installing my first motorized C Band Satellite Dish (w/pictures)

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Both above should be fine. Worried though that the grease on the actuator tube might attract dust and eventually cause it to jam... but if you apply it and wipe off any excess it should be ok as long as you clean it once in a while. Should do a good job of repelling the rain. Maybe a shot of silicone spray once a month would work too. In your climate the actuator will likely last for many years without any attention, I don't think you are close to the ocean (Gulf in your case) where salt spray would occur.

The dielectric grease can be used inside the F-connectors to displace air when assembling, does a great job for keeping water out of the connections.
 
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You did an excellent job

You did an excellent job, I installed my c band antennas in 1990 and I installed a used 10 ft antenna 2 months ago,very good experience, I live in Texas but also in Guadalajara, people there have 12 ft antennas and probably 90 % they are not using ,simple ornaments, I can imagine that is the same situation in Monterrey by the way I am getting signals for C/ku bands , I really like sat 113 w
Jorge
 
I'd look at using a rust converting product on the tube of the actuator. You don't want it oily to attract dust/dirt. You can find rust converters at most hardware stores or automotive stores that sell body paint and finishing supplys.

This is just one example, but I've never used this one. I've had a bottle from an auto body supply store before, it is the consistancy of water.

Amazon product ASIN B002NUABUO
 
I'd be careful using any kind of grease on the inner tube of the actuator arm. Dust and grit sticks to it and is drawn inside the outer tube and builds up inside. If it gets on the lead screw, it will eventually eat away at the lead screw nut, or jam it.

As for the dielectric grease, it's fine on connections, but if your gasket between the cover and the gear housing is good, water shouldn't get inside, but it's a good second line of defense against corrosion. I seal around the plastic compression nut where the cables go through to keep moisture out. I also bought a roll of Flex Seal and cut 2 inch strips long enough to go around the gasket on the outside of the motor housing to have a double barrier to back up the gasket.

I've never had to remove it yet, so I don't know what kind of a pain in the butt that might be if you need to get to the sensor or wires. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Cheers!
 
I dont know what you posted on Ricks site, but I can tell you this if you even hint at any receiver that he doesnt have a section on in his forum youll at a minimum get squelched and more then likely get banned. It is Ricks opinion that if you use anything other then receivers he deems "ok" that you are 1 trying to steal signal AND 2 supporting china in killing off jobs here. I had a run in with Rick last year on this issue and i never mentioned the receiver in question. I got put on probation and told if i ever mention a "cheap Chinese receiver" im no longer welcome over there which really is counter productive (also got to listen to a 30 minute rant about how china is killing the united states on a phone order not to long afterwards). Rick sells some good stuff, but its expensive. There are people that have no choice but to buy some of the x2, v7 and v8 receivers. They are cheap and they pretty much work. While im still active over on ricks site I mostly post here since everyone is pretty laid back and will help you. Looks like RamboHack got the help he needed here which is good since hes happy. Means there is one more person using fta equipment.
 
Sorry to have to close this thread, but I will not tolerate bashing on this forum. There are lots of people out there that people hate while others love those same people.
On the other hand, there are also ones that you may love and others hate.
I would like this forum to remain about equipment, channels, wild feeds, new technology, etc.
Leave bashing to other places on the web.

Now, I realize there are hackers, cheaters, swindlers, etc out there. So if you buy something from xyz and have a bad experience as always feel free to share with others so they may steer clear.
However, there is a difference in that and constant childish bashing.

If John, Jane or Paul Doe are so bad and we do the same here, are we any better?
 
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Hi RamboHack,

How is your C-Band satellite dish going, let us know how the progress went and if you have done any additional fine tuning or adjustments ?

Thanks and take care.

Richinald
 
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How’s it going RamboHack? Haven’t herd from you recently.
 
Brian, it was the receiver he used at the other place. He mentioned it and kept doing screen prints. Not sure if that's happened here or not.
 
Lube for dirty environment......
In the 70s I was a Tow Truck driver in Seattle and we had grit problems with dollies (those little wheel you put under cars when they won't roll). I never tried it but the other guys said to use power steering fluid because it would not hold the dirt.
 

What camera model u use for this pic?
 
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