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Views on Glomex Dome satellite System for camper

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  • 18-06-2011 11:18am
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    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭


    Folks, Anybody use/got views on the Glomex Discovery Satellite Dome. I had Oyster Dish, bur changed to a Camos dome, but sold that camper. I believe Glomex is the current 'flavour of the month' dome. I am talking about the Glomex (static) 'Discovery'?
    Anybody aware of pros/cons? I intend getting one on my new camper.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    I've fitted quite a few , and they work well . In fact I've to put one on a fellow "boardie's" camper next week.


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    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    Ooh, do tell.......


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    #4
    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    Thanks for replies. Do you know of any issues with same Aidan? Would be great to get feedback from that "boardsies" next week to see how happy they are! Anyone else considered this or have one? Still weighing up pros and cons...


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    I'm up the walls with work at the mo, so they won't be getting the camper back til Saturday . I find they work well , as good as the Camos Dome , and in a nicer , more streamlined and stronger looking cover .


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    grandview
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭grandview


    I am currently looking at getting a satellite dome fitted and am wondering how the Glomex compares to the Camos Dome in terms of coverage and price. I also see that Camos have a new range of domes out but i dont know if they are in Ireland yet.
    Any comments on the Glomex would be great as i am looking to get some sort of system installed where at least i can watch TV in the south of France...


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    Customers I've fitted them to have had no problems in France. The actual dish is as big as the Camos one.


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    vinniem
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭vinniem


    Aidan_M_M wrote: »
    Customers I've fitted them to have had no problems in France. The actual dish is as big as the Camos one.
    Hi all, im the boarsie above that Aidan_m_m installed glomex for, collected Friday evening and got full demo. Great system works really well. Very neat install, delighted with it and looks great. if you want one of these on ur van and a good job done.. then Aidan is your man!!


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    niloc1951
    Registered Users Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭niloc1951


    grandview wrote: »
    I am currently looking at getting a satellite dome fitted and am wondering how the Glomex compares to the Camos Dome in terms of coverage and price. I also see that Camos have a new range of domes out but i dont know if they are in Ireland yet.
    Any comments on the Glomex would be great as i am looking to get some sort of system installed where at least i can watch TV in the south of France...

    South of France should be OK with a dome, however it is generally accepted that a regular dish will outperform a dome as you go further towards the edge of the footprint.
    Eg. My Maxview crank-up brings in Astra 2D (Irish & UK channels) down to northern Italy, Spain south of Barcelona and Portugal as far a Lisbon.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    vinniem wrote: »
    Hi all, im the boarsie above that Aidan_m_m installed glomex for, collected Friday evening and got full demo. Great system works really well. Very neat install, delighted with it and looks great. if you want one of these on ur van and a good job done.. then Aidan is your man!!


    aw , shucks , you'll have me blushing! Thanks for the kind words , that camper is a credit to you .

    One thing I like about the "dome" types be it KVH , GloMex , Camos etc , is that wild and windy weather doesn't bother them , unlike the "Oyster" style ones with a dish standing upright .


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    *Kol*
    Registered Users Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    Aidan_M_M wrote: »
    aw , shucks , you'll have me blushing! Thanks for the kind words , that camper is a credit to you .

    One thing I like about the "dome" types be it KVH , GloMex , Camos etc , is that wild and windy weather doesn't bother them , unlike the "Oyster" style ones with a dish standing upright .

    I used the lidl camping dish in a howling gale in Salthill on night with no bother. Once you have a strong signal and it's clamped up tight the picture is perfect. For the money the oyster and camos and glomex systems should be perfect whatever the conditions.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    Yes I've used them too , and they work well . It's just that when mounted to a roof , they have no chance of any shelter at all.


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    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    Thanks for all the replies lads - I'm going ahead with getting the Glomex Discovery fitted on Saturday - hopefully I'll have as much success as others people here seem to have had. Thanks again - appreciate the replies.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    where are you getting it? bonded on or screwed ?


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    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    Aidan_M_M wrote: »
    where are you getting it? bonded on or screwed ?

    Getting it done with pat horan, hes done work for me before and I've had no issues.

    Bonded or screwed.... what's the difference, pros and cons of each. My last one was bonded....... suggestions?


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭meercat


    xeroshero wrote: »
    Getting it done with pat horan, hes done work for me before and I've had no issues.

    Bonded or screwed.... what's the difference, pros and cons of each. My last one was bonded....... suggestions?

    crossed lines here boys


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    oh , am.. sorry . If you're getting it fitted there , it's actually me that'll be fitting it! I bond them on.


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    #18
    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    Hi All,

    Just wanted to give a quick update. Been away twice with camper since getting the Glomex - very happy with it so far, still figuring out a few bits and bobs but so far I'd definitely recommend to anyone else who may thinking of investing in one...


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    cipro 55
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭cipro 55


    Hi all you guys with Glomex domes, I have one fitted to my van that's giving problems.

    The only station that's not breaking up is sky news. BBC, ITV, CH 4, CH 5

    are all very bad sometimes i cant get them at all, All help appreciated.:confused:


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    cipro 55
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭cipro 55


    Any help please.


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    #21
    xeroshero
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    Hi,
    Sorry, only seeing query now.
    I find the Glomex very good and I have always got a signal to date. It can take 30 seconds or upto 3 minutres to get a signal. Very important to ensure you have a clear line of sight to the satellite- slightly east of south. Even a thin branched tree can result in no signal.
    I had both Camos and Oyster systems previously. I found Oyster very good, but subject to wind problems.
    I found Camos very awkward and rarely got a picture.
    regards


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