Do you protect your satellite dish from snow?

[ToadHill]

When I had mine installed I had them locate it right nest to the upstairs bedroom window. When it gets snow on it, I just open the window and brush it off. I've had the dish for just over 1 year and had to brush it off only twice, both times it was a very wet sticky snow.

 

[turnkey4099]

I can figure on a trip out to clean it several times a year here in SE WA. Unfortunately, it is oriented almost directly into the prevailing wind so in snow falls, it tends to blow right on it. Any sticky snow and breeze I know I will be out cleaning it a couple times until the snow stops.

I did build an roof with sides (sorry, no pics, didn't have a camerat at the time) open toward the signal. Roof stuck out and up at an angle. Worked fairly well as long as there wasn't a stiff breeze blowing. But then I upped the system to get the local broadcast signals wihich are on a different satellite. Had to destroy most of the shed to get that signal.

Harry K

 

[Diesel-ME]

I leave a ladder set up all winter by the dish (back of the house). The idiot from DirecTech that installed it put it right on an inside corner and icicles are constantly forming to firmly connect the valley of my roof with the dish

DirecTv will move it for me now that I know how stupid it was that they installed it there, but not unless I want to part with $49 (or is it $75).

In any case, ya, I get snow and ice issues - but it's easy to clean - you just risk getting it out of alignment - a big issue if you have HD and need to hit three different satellites. (not sure if this is also an issue with Dish Network)

~paul

 

[CurlyDave]

My thoughts are a permanent sprinkler, electric heat tape (the type used for keeping pipes from freezing), or a roof/umbrella assembly. My dish is mounted on a gable roof eave.

I can just barely reach mine with the spray from a hose. It takes a few minutes to clear it and then all is well again.

I would vote for a sprinkler, but instead of heating it, set it up so you can drain the pipe after you use it.

Dave

 

[ray66v]

There are heaters designed for Directv sized dishes available on the internet. I have not bought a dish lately so I cannot recall the details, but I believe they are reasonably priced. I am sure if you Google for them you can find them.

 

[DavidVT]

I just did a Google search...

Anyone try this idea? Sounds interesting:

Satellite Dish Cover by DSCover Picture Problems Again?

or this one:

Satellite Dish Covers

just try google: satellite dish covers
results like 10 pages or so...

 

[MossRoad]

Just google "satellite dish heater" and pick one. Install it. Never have problems again.

 

[DreaminGreen]

anybody here remember the days before Google and the internet, satellite dishes and Microwave popcorn. Dang...life was boring

 

[firedog]

anybody here remember the days before Google and the internet, satellite dishes and Microwave popcorn. Dang...life was boring

Yes, yes, yes & yes..............

Still have the color TV antenna mounted on a 40' pole (no cable and to cheap for satellite)
Dial up is slow, but so am I.
Ran across some jiffy pop style popcorn last year.......burnt the crap out of that stuff.

 

[MossRoad]

anybody here remember the days before Google and the internet, satellite dishes and Microwave popcorn. Dang...life was boring

Yes. I had to go outside and play until I was tired, then go to bed.