Looking for 7.5' dish cover for snow

[ken2400]

Looking for 7.5' dish cover for snow.
Where to buy?
Can I DIY it with a tarp.

Thanks

 

[Magic Static]

You might look at the the shrink wrap that is used on boats for storage or shipping.

 

[Titanium]

http://dr-shrink.com/shrink-wrap/premium-shrink-wrap-material/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ski-Bass-Bo...ge-Cover-14ft-Wide-Sold-by-Foot-/171483676473 and an inexpensive heat gun with defuser. Probably DIY for a hundred dollars.

Local mobile contractors usually charge about $10-$12 per linear foot for boats and RVs. Probably be easier and with better results to let a professional wrap it.

 

[hank123]

Does this have a tendency of affecting performance?

 

[towerdude]

I have over 20 satellite dishes, and I use Clearsat covers. I have used them for over 20 years, I live in Colorado, and snow is a problem once in a while.
I put them on all my dishes.

http://www.nsccom.com/browseproducts/ClearSat-Satellite-Antenna-Covers.HTML

 

[Titanium]

I have over 20 satellite dishes, and I use Clearsat covers.

What is the approximate cost of a Clearsat cover for a 10-12' dish?

 

[Magic Static]

What is the approximate cost of a Clearsat cover for a 10-12' dish?

Doesn't look cheap
http://catalog.vincor.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=3

 

[towerdude]

Channelmaster 3.0 is $325. Patriot 3.1 is $325. Prodelin 3.7 is $470. Shipping is extra but not bad. I purchase directly from the manufacturer in Nevada. Very pleased with these covers. I think they are 15 mil. I still remove snow with a broom when it gets deep or slushy, but with these covers it is a lot easier.

 

[rrob311]

I don't use a cover but before the storm I move my dish to the far west of the arc so it is standing almost straight up. Then none of the snow sticks to it.