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BrooklinOTA 24-Jul-2018 7:13 PM

Caulking the screws of an eave mount
 
Hi Everyone,

I have just moved into a new house and would like to mount my 8 bay antenna to the eave of the house with an eave mount kit (CM-9030). As I plan to screw the eave mount kit at the peak of the roof, should I use a basic silicone caulk to seal the screws or are they okay without the caulk?

Thanks!

JoeAZ 24-Jul-2018 9:48 PM

While you probably don't need to caulk, it might be a good
idea to do so. It is a whole lot easier to remove some caulk
over a screw than trying to unloosen a rusted one............
Be sure to ground your system. It not only protects from
nearby lightning but also can improve reception.

OTAFAN 24-Jul-2018 10:58 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ele...ords=coax+seal


You can also try Coax Seal linked above. I believe you can also find it at some electronics stores and if memory serves me, I think the company that manufactures it has a website.


I have found it easy to use and remove, but I've seen a comment or two in the past on the Net from those who didn't seem to like it. But I would recommend it.


All the best!

rabbit73 25-Jul-2018 1:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklinOTA (Post 60051)
I have just moved into a new house and would like to mount my 8 bay antenna to the eave of the house with an eave mount kit (CM-9030). As I plan to screw the eave mount kit at the peak of the roof, should I use a basic silicone caulk to seal the screws or are they okay without the caulk?

A tripod mount penetrates the roof, but an eave mount doesn't penetrate the roof:
http://dennysantennaservice.com/1476678.html


How do I assemble my CM-9030 Adjustable Eave Mount?
https://support.channelmaster.com/hc...le-Eave-Mount-


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