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Originally Posted by SuperD
Normally the satellite dish comes with the mounting hardware for installation, if not 1" or 1 1/2" #10 screws will work just fine. To secure the cable you have several choices, uses cable clamps screwed in to the roof about every 12", secure with puddles of Dicor, or my favorite, use strips of Etrnabond tape. Tape holds well and is easy to use. Put butyl tape under the dish and cover to get a good roof seal and then use the Dicor.
Before doing anything I suggest you wash the roof first to make sure everything has a clean surface for sealing. Hope your project goes well!
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I wish they did come with hardware. They don't. I have three options for the install. 1) Direct permanent mounting of the dish 2) Metal mounting plates that allow you to unbolt the dish from the rig for storage 3) a special mounting set up from King that allows you to remove the dish from the roof to use in on a tripod. Removing the dish takes about 15 seconds. None of these systems come with hardware. They all say to use the mounting system "of your choice". They don't bother to give the pros and cons of any system or make any suggestions. To be honest, I've never put any holes in a perfectly good roof and the idea scares the hell out of me. Your input makes me feel better.
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