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aaj101 · 2007-11-27, 04:15 PM

It's not often we get snow in Vancouver, but we did last night in some areas (including mine). It makes me wish my dish was under cover, because even a little bit of our sticky wet snow clinging to the dish is enough to disrupt the Starchoice signal. Of course Murphy's law functioned as usual - it was in the middle of a program I was recording. This usually happens about once per winter season - I have to get out there on the ladder and brush the snow off the dish.

sox · 2007-11-27, 07:29 PM

Last year out in Chilliwack we had more than our usuall amount of snow and as I remember would only have to broom off the snow after an inch or two. Last night it was every ten minutes for even a light dusting. Very annoying.

BCScott · 2007-11-27, 08:06 PM

I use a telescoping pole that is commonly used for window washing, with a brush on the end of it. I got it from Lee Valley for around $25, I think.

Nimiq 1 · 2007-11-27, 08:49 PM

I just send the Wife out with a ladder and hand brush, makes my life much easier......lol

In reality I put Dish Covers on all my Dish's last year and have yet to see any problems with Snow accumulation.

I have 1 Dish with no cover just as a control and it was snowed in last night here in Southern Ontario.

superbry · 2007-11-27, 09:29 PM

Has anyone ever used a spray on application to stop snow and ice from sticking to the dish? If so, what product did you use and how were the results?
I did a search on the internet and saw one product called King's Rain Shield.

aaj101 · 2007-11-27, 11:14 PM

I have tried spraying windshield washer antifreeze on the dish when I have to make a trip outside to clean the snow off, and it is effective for the rest of the night, avoiding the need for repeat visits.

57 · 2007-11-28, 12:05 AM

Some previous threads on the topic of snow fade

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade

smp01 · 2007-11-28, 09:13 AM

I do wish you could get a block heater installed.

Leaf Fan · 2007-11-28, 10:18 AM

Spray applications I have heard of being used include WD 40, or any other spray lubricant, and PAM (Lemon Flavour)

Nimiq 1 · 2007-11-28, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smp01

I do wish you could get a block heater installed.

You mean like this..........lol

Uses a spare Coax feed for the 24 volt supply.

ronycoca · 2007-11-28, 10:38 AM

Snow on Dish? Remind me, I forget what snow is.

Best regards

classicsat · 2007-11-28, 10:48 AM

My dish is mounted close to the ground. I can go at it with my gloved hand, a normal un-extended broom, or windshield brush. Then again, I have the luxury of an open souther sky to be able to install the dish that low.

lumpy · 2007-11-28, 11:11 AM

It was definitely a pain. First snow fall of the year for Surrey and even with a little snow on the dish it knocked out the High Def Channels, the SD equivalents still worked. I think this 8PSK sucks for rain and snow fade. I never had a problem all last year until there was heavy accumulation on the dish (ie. completely covered). During this snow fall there was barely any accumulation on the dish yet no HD until I cleared it completely.

sox · 2007-11-28, 02:25 PM

Thats what I was getting at Lumpy! Exactly the same out here in the Wack....Just a dusting and down it goes. Last year it took a couple of inches. Also the blackouts are back.....

Starbudder · 2007-11-28, 03:55 PM

Moisture content of the snow determines how fast you lose reception, therefore wet snow reception goes quick, dry snow I've had up to 4 inches without a problem.. And as always a well tuned dish will maintain reception better than one not well tuned!

2007-11-27, 04:15 PM	#1
aaj101 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 354	Snow on the dish It's not often we get snow in Vancouver, but we did last night in some areas (including mine). It makes me wish my dish was under cover, because even a little bit of our sticky wet snow clinging to the dish is enough to disrupt the Starchoice signal. Of course Murphy's law functioned as usual - it was in the middle of a program I was recording. This usually happens about once per winter season - I have to get out there on the ladder and brush the snow off the dish.

2007-11-28, 12:05 AM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,335	Some previous threads on the topic of snow fade http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ight=snow+fade __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2007-11-28, 10:38 AM	#11
ronycoca Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: El Naranjo Mexico Posts: 2	Snow on dish ? Snow on Dish? Remind me, I forget what snow is. Best regards

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2007-11-27, 07:29 PM	#2
sox Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 133	Last year out in Chilliwack we had more than our usuall amount of snow and as I remember would only have to broom off the snow after an inch or two. Last night it was every ten minutes for even a light dusting. Very annoying.

2007-11-27, 08:06 PM	#3
BCScott Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windermere, BC Posts: 1,129	I use a telescoping pole that is commonly used for window washing, with a brush on the end of it. I got it from Lee Valley for around $25, I think.

2007-11-27, 08:49 PM	#4
Nimiq 1 __________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,225	I just send the Wife out with a ladder and hand brush, makes my life much easier......lol In reality I put Dish Covers on all my Dish's last year and have yet to see any problems with Snow accumulation. I have 1 Dish with no cover just as a control and it was snowed in last night here in Southern Ontario.

2007-11-27, 09:29 PM	#5
superbry Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 291	Has anyone ever used a spray on application to stop snow and ice from sticking to the dish? If so, what product did you use and how were the results? I did a search on the internet and saw one product called King's Rain Shield.

2007-11-27, 11:14 PM	#6
aaj101 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 354	I have tried spraying windshield washer antifreeze on the dish when I have to make a trip outside to clean the snow off, and it is effective for the rest of the night, avoiding the need for repeat visits.

2007-11-28, 09:13 AM	#8
smp01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muskoka, Ontario Posts: 760	I do wish you could get a block heater installed.

2007-11-28, 10:18 AM	#9
Leaf Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 370	Spray applications I have heard of being used include WD 40, or any other spray lubricant, and PAM (Lemon Flavour)

2007-11-28, 10:48 AM	#12
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 4,004	My dish is mounted close to the ground. I can go at it with my gloved hand, a normal un-extended broom, or windshield brush. Then again, I have the luxury of an open souther sky to be able to install the dish that low.

2007-11-28, 11:11 AM	#13
lumpy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Surrey, B.C. Posts: 17	It was definitely a pain. First snow fall of the year for Surrey and even with a little snow on the dish it knocked out the High Def Channels, the SD equivalents still worked. I think this 8PSK sucks for rain and snow fade. I never had a problem all last year until there was heavy accumulation on the dish (ie. completely covered). During this snow fall there was barely any accumulation on the dish yet no HD until I cleared it completely.

2007-11-28, 02:25 PM	#14
sox Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 133	Thats what I was getting at Lumpy! Exactly the same out here in the Wack....Just a dusting and down it goes. Last year it took a couple of inches. Also the blackouts are back.....

2007-11-28, 03:55 PM	#15
Starbudder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 125	Moisture content of the snow determines how fast you lose reception, therefore wet snow reception goes quick, dry snow I've had up to 4 inches without a problem.. And as always a well tuned dish will maintain reception better than one not well tuned!