How to Install a Pole for Satellite Internet
Satellite TV service providers also offer Internet service. Although the service is available to all customers, it is especially popular with customer who live in areas that is not serviced by DSL or cable providers. For stability, the preferred mounting procedure is to attach the dish to a building. However, in situations where there is not a clear line of sight in the needed direction, the dish will need to be mounted to a pole, away from obstructions. When installing a pole for satellite Internet in northern climates, where the ground freezes, the pole must be mounted below the frost line to keep it from being pushed loose by frost heaves.
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Things You'll Need
- 8-foot, 2-7/8-inch diameter galvanized pipe
- Hacksaw
- Spray can rust-proofing paint
- Post hole digger
- Tape measure
- Bag quickset concrete
- Wheelbarrow
- Small shovel
- 5-foot stick
Instructions
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Cut off the end of the pipe with the hacksaw at approximately a 45-degree angle. This will prevent the pole from rotating if it should work loose after the concrete has set.
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Spray the pole with the rust-proof paint.
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Dig an 8-inch diameter, 3-foot deep hole with the post hole digger.
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Mix the concrete in the wheelbarrow with the shovel. Do not mix the concrete too thin or it will not support the weight of the pole while it is drying. Fill the hole and insert the pipe.
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Tamp the concrete thoroughly with the stick to remove all air pockets.
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Place the level against the pipe and set for plumb. Allow the concrete to dry overnight before attaching the satellite dish.
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Tips & Warnings
If you mix the concrete too thin, place support sticks against the sides of the pole until the concrete cures.
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