Mesh or solid

[McrRed]

Ok. I've been reading through this section about LNBs and dish sizes and just wondered what people's experiences of mesh dishes were.

I'm assuming they're a bit easier to install (because of weight)? But what about signal and long term issues?

Any thoughts?

[toby69]

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Ok. I've been reading through this section about LNBs and dish sizes and just wondered what people's experiences of mesh dishes were.

I'm assuming they're a bit easier to install (because of weight)? But what about signal and long term issues?

Any thoughts?

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should not think signal any different between mesh or solid, our friend digicon on here would know best, mesh better if dish is sited in a windy position.

[bokkie]

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I asked this question on another forum a while ago and just about everyone said the same thing.
Doesn't make any noticeable difference. I believe it's because the beam is wider than the perforation in the dish so there is no signal loss at all.
It can be more beneficial in a high wind area or a very visible area.
Mesh is a bit easier on the eye than a solid dish, and a good compromise for the mrs.
I have a mesh dish by the way.

[ecsbox360]

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mesh better if dish is sited in a windy position.

I can confirm the above.
I have a sly zone 2 mesh dish, installed on a corner of the property. The side of the property acts like a wind tunnel.

[easydigital]

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any performance difference is marginal

[bokkie]

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I think especially if you're going over about 1 metre, a perforated dish will make a big difference in windy areas.
Also means less trips up the ladder to realign the dish everytime you get a bit of wind. Basically your typical british summer.

[scooterman]

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I think especially if you're going over about 1 metre, a perforated dish will make a big difference in windy areas.
Also means less trips up the ladder to realign the dish everytime you get a bit of wind. Basically your typical british summer.

And also lighter for carrying up the ladder,i have a solid 1.2 mtr dish and its very heavy more strain on the motor also.

[mahrkpat]

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And also lighter for carrying up the ladder,i have a solid 1.2 mtr dish and its very heavy more strain on the motor also.

So it would make sense for anyone considering a motorised dish to have mesh dish.
Would that mean with a mesh dish a smaller powered motor will be able to do the job?

[McrRed]

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Thanks fellas.
That's about what I thought, but nice to hear there's no concerns about signal loss...and keeping the missus happy? Got to be priority number one! :wink:

[dessertrat]

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If your mesh gets damaged like mine, by night-owl, it cannot be replaced. I could not find any replacement mesh panels anywhere and was advised to buy new dish.

[McrRed]

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If your mesh gets damaged like mine, by night-owl, it cannot be replaced. I could not find any replacement mesh panels anywhere and was advised to buy new dish.

I can't even begin to think how that happened...unless perhaps you had mice nesting in the LNB holder?

[dmgp]

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Unless you go for a a large petallised dish I think mesh dishes over 80 cm are hard to come by new. I have an ancient 1.2 wineguard ( USA ) Inc mount over £300 12 years or so ago.

[bokkie]

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Yes that's true, not many mesh dishes around, which is a pity as they are a great option.
Technomate and iss make larger mesh dishes, if you were looking.

[thecrazybandit]

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i still got a 80 cm mesh dish in the shed it gave me years of good service i changed it to get a larger dish

[microchick]

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Mesh dishes were really popular in the old C band days, they were cheaper too and lighter to move them maunally. Later on Solid dish took over and people started buying big solid dishes. They were replacing an 8 foot mesh dish with a 6 foot solid dish.