Ireland’s coastline is beautiful. This observation is made while winding along the coast to catch the ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead. Homes overlooking the sea gleam enviously in the sun, and the reflection draws the eye to the number of damaged satellite dishes teetering precariously on their mounts due to rust caused by corrosion from the salty air.
In a conversation with one of the residents it turns out that this is an ongoing problem. A satellite dish is made to withstand all kinds of weather conditions, but have the manufacturers taken into account the communities that are exposed to the conditions of the seas, sometimes calm but other times turbulent? Satellite dish mounts and arms are the main cause for concern as they tend to rust easily in the salty air and as well as looking worn and unsightly they are susceptible to wear and tear which can be costly to the owner. Plastic seems to be the way to go with this and will eliminate the brittleness of the satellite dish as they extend the longevity of the satellite equipment.
When researching the types of satellite dishes available for satellite receivers to work with, one of the most prominent with regard to corrosion caused by living in a marine environment is the smart electronic satellite dish and wall mount.
The reason for this is that the fittings are plastic and can withstand the wear and tear associated with sea air. Along with a solid 80cm satellite dish, the package includes a plastic feed arm and LNB bracket and a plastic antenna bracket. It also comes in a 60cm size, however the larger size can transfer higher signal gain to your satellite receiver.
Waterfront communities need a greater variety of products that will eliminate the short life of a satellite dish due to this corrosive salty air. Apart from the 80cm Smart satellite dish, the options are quite limited and it is very easy to offer more material options for the satellite luminaires, such as plastic. The quality of the signal to the satellite receiver is maintained and the life of the satellite dish is extended and residents can still enjoy the beautiful panoramic views that are a daily pleasure when living by the sea.
