where to mount

[weatherLeslie]

Hi all, i just got my boltek system the other day and i'm wondering where to mount the thing...I have a 3 story aluminum sided home so would the aluminum be a problem if i mounted it in the attic? Option 2 would be climbing & mounting it above the highest peak of my home. I bought a 3" pvc pipe with 2 caps & nylon screws, so i assume this is all i need?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[George Richardson]

Is the attic above the aluminum siding? If possible do a temporary installation in the attic and see what happens. My Lightning software, L2K, warns against mounting the boletk antenna too high. I think it suggests 30' AGL max. That could be tough if your home isn't on flat ground.
Have Fun.
FWIW
George

[neondesert]

Hi all, i just got my boltek system the other day and i'm wondering where to mount the thing...I have a 3 story aluminum sided home so would the aluminum be a problem if i mounted it in the attic?

Metal and bolteks to not mix well.  If you mount your antenna in the attic and the siding comes between you and the rf from the lightning it will kill your reception.

Option 2 would be climbing & mounting it above the highest peak of my home. I bought a 3" pvc pipe with 2 caps & nylon screws, so i assume this is all i need?

This would be preferred over the attic in your case.  There are a lot ways to make a cap for your antenna.
The 3" pipe, caps and nylon screws is a good solution.  Remember you will need some kind of reducer to mount it to your mast.

Here is a thread that discusses cap construction:
http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=4629.0

Have fun with your new Boltek! 

[weatherLeslie]

After some debate i decided to mount the thing on my office building above my vantage pro sensors (15 feet high)...wasn't too thrilled of the idea climbing a 30ft peak without the proper equipment. I just need some storms so i can tweak & decide if it needs moved to another spot...tonight may be my chance.

Anyway, thank you for those who replied with suggestions.

[Ugly Duckling]

After some debate i decided to mount the thing on my office building above my vantage pro sensors (15 feet high)...wasn't too thrilled of the idea climbing a 30ft peak without the proper equipment. I just need some storms so i can tweak & decide if it needs moved to another spot...tonight may be my chance.

Anyway, thank you for those who replied with suggestions.

That is such a cool pic! Love the silo. To me I see a runway to the left of silo but that would be a very difficult runway to get in and out. Too many obstructions.

A very peaceful looking area.

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[neondesert]

After some debate i decided to mount the thing on my office building above my vantage pro sensors (15 feet high)...wasn't too thrilled of the idea climbing a 30ft peak without the proper equipment. I just need some storms so i can tweak & decide if it needs moved to another spot...tonight may be my chance.

Anyway, thank you for those who replied with suggestions.

Very nice install!   

Definitely a better location than surrounded by aluminum siding.

Good luck with your tweaking!

[Cienega32]

Wouldn't the silo provide a lot of false imaging?

[Ugly Duckling]

Wouldn't the silo provide a lot of false imaging?

Don't be saying anything bad about the silo, I love it! It is so cool looking! I've never seen anything like it before.

Is the silo located outside the United States? It has that look.

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[neondesert]

Wouldn't the silo provide a lot of false imaging?

That is one thing that concerned me as well, Pat.  However, it's likely to a better
location than his alternative (aluminum sided attic).

Have you had a chance to do any testing yet, weatherLeslie?