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tjb305 · 17-12-07, 06:43 PM

Wahoo! I received my satellite set up this morning. 80cm dish, diseqc motor, technomate 5400.

Could anyone tell me the best size bolts to use to fix the mount to a brick wall? It is an l shaped mount.

I am still toying with the idea of using a t and k mount instead and would welcome any views on whether or not to bother.

Many thanks.

Mship · 17-12-07, 06:55 PM

Yep, definitely go for the T&K's, much stronger than the 'L' type brackets

I used 10mm HKD anchors when mine was wall mounted, I wouldn't go any smaller than 8mm whatever type of fixing you use

Kev

Jimdefruit · 17-12-07, 07:23 PM

I backup Mship. Definitely go for the T&K brackets. They are adjustable so that you can get the dish just right. Also make sure you fix into the bricks and not into the motar.

If you use the L bracket to start, you will find it needs adjusting before long and it will usually happen when the weather is not nice.

tjb305 · 26-12-07, 02:51 PM

Hope you all had a merry Xmas. I am going to put the dish up tomorrow so need to decide what to use.

I am worried about drilling 14mm holes in the wall to use 10mm thread anchors. thats big holes in the side of the house! Given I am using tk brackets would 8mm bolts with rawlplugs not suffice?

many thanks for the help.

Analoguesat · 26-12-07, 03:38 PM

No No No!

Rawlplugs can pull out of the wall in storm conditions. This is generally A Bad Thing! (Especially if your car is under the dish!)

Do it properly and get expanding wall anchor bolts

If you are worried about holes then if you take the dish down slap some cement into the holes.

wod · 26-12-07, 03:49 PM

i'm using 7cm long 10mm diameter sleeve anchor bolts on my 90cm dish and its rock solid even as its on 24inch t&k brackets so quite abit of leverage on it by the wind

i dont think you need 14mm ones

mapex · 26-12-07, 07:46 PM

Why does this shop sell rawplugs when it's being said it's a bad idea ?

satellite hardware poles wall mount brackets bolts cable ties

Analoguesat · 26-12-07, 07:51 PM

Because they sell probably. They other problem with rawlplugs is that they can expamd too much when you crank the pressure up on them and they can shatter the brickwork.

You want to see some aerial & dish installation horror stories?

Have a look here

Aerial Issues | Rogues' Gallery

Look at pic 75 & 151 with great care then tell me rawl plugs are a good idea!

southernsatellite · 26-12-07, 07:59 PM

How about thunderbolts?

2 unique 8mm input heavy-duty bolts for wall and ground installation of satellite dish mounts.

The unique design requires no sleave, just an initial drill hole for installation.

- Head size: 15mm
- Min embedment depth: 40mm
- Over drill depth: 15mm
- Hole size: 8mm

mapex · 26-12-07, 08:21 PM

That is some rouges gallery.....
So if someone used bolts like these say.....
B&Q Online: From Kitchens & Bathrooms to Sheds & Paving; plus planning tools

How big would there hole need to be..... an M6 hole would need to be ?

Or a 10mm bolt....do you drill a 12mm hole ?

Masonary Anchor Loose Bolts - Leo Fixings UK

Just curious...

17-12-07, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjb305 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Which size screws to mount 80cm dish Wahoo! I received my satellite set up this morning. 80cm dish, diseqc motor, technomate 5400. Could anyone tell me the best size bolts to use to fix the mount to a brick wall? It is an l shaped mount. I am still toying with the idea of using a t and k mount instead and would welcome any views on whether or not to bother. Many thanks.

17-12-07, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mship Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 909 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish Yep, definitely go for the T&K's, much stronger than the 'L' type brackets I used 10mm HKD anchors when mine was wall mounted, I wouldn't go any smaller than 8mm whatever type of fixing you use Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

17-12-07, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish I backup Mship. Definitely go for the T&K brackets. They are adjustable so that you can get the dish just right. Also make sure you fix into the bricks and not into the motar. If you use the L bracket to start, you will find it needs adjusting before long and it will usually happen when the weather is not nice. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

26-12-07, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
tjb305 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish Hope you all had a merry Xmas. I am going to put the dish up tomorrow so need to decide what to use. I am worried about drilling 14mm holes in the wall to use 10mm thread anchors. thats big holes in the side of the house! Given I am using tk brackets would 8mm bolts with rawlplugs not suffice? many thanks for the help.

26-12-07, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish No No No! Rawlplugs can pull out of the wall in storm conditions. This is generally A Bad Thing! (Especially if your car is under the dish!) Do it properly and get expanding wall anchor bolts If you are worried about holes then if you take the dish down slap some cement into the holes. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

26-12-07, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,299 Thanks: 18 Thanked 93 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish i'm using 7cm long 10mm diameter sleeve anchor bolts on my 90cm dish and its rock solid even as its on 24inch t&k brackets so quite abit of leverage on it by the wind i dont think you need 14mm ones

26-12-07, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
mapex Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish Why does this shop sell rawplugs when it's being said it's a bad idea ? satellite hardware poles wall mount brackets bolts cable ties Last edited by mapex; 26-12-07 at 07:57 PM.

26-12-07, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish Because they sell probably. They other problem with rawlplugs is that they can expamd too much when you crank the pressure up on them and they can shatter the brickwork. You want to see some aerial & dish installation horror stories? Have a look here Aerial Issues \| Rogues' Gallery Look at pic 75 & 151 with great care then tell me rawl plugs are a good idea! __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!! Last edited by Analoguesat; 26-12-07 at 08:03 PM. Reason: another rogue pic to look at

26-12-07, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish How about thunderbolts? 2 unique 8mm input heavy-duty bolts for wall and ground installation of satellite dish mounts. The unique design requires no sleave, just an initial drill hole for installation. - Head size: 15mm - Min embedment depth: 40mm - Over drill depth: 15mm - Hole size: 8mm __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

26-12-07, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
mapex Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Which size screws to mount 80cm dish That is some rouges gallery..... So if someone used bolts like these say..... B&Q Online: From Kitchens & Bathrooms to Sheds & Paving; plus planning tools How big would there hole need to be..... an M6 hole would need to be ? Or a 10mm bolt....do you drill a 12mm hole ? Masonary Anchor Loose Bolts - Leo Fixings UK Just curious... Last edited by mapex; 26-12-07 at 08:37 PM.

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