Is STARLINK the right choice for the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@alucats2563]

I can say that you are so proud and enjoying pretty much every project that you made. What a lovely home Greg😊❤

[@buildingthephilippines]

@alucats2563 thank you for the kind words.

[@JimboandGhen]

Great video, will save this vlog for when we will install ours next year.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

[@kaini30]

Great Greg , the guy might have done 1 but he is right on the steel strengthening. I think it will work out. The fact he questioned that gives me confidence. Plus tell him we are watching from Canada where there is high winds on our gates so we will advise !!! Good luck !!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, he got it strengthened and installed. He did a great job.

[@paulchesney1798]

Your idea of conduit over the wire is a good one I think.The sun here is brutal.Another good vid.Thanks

[@buildingthephilippines]

@paulchesney1798 I did buy the conduit the other day, just need to get up there to put it on.

[@jacksonrodrigues8732]

Hi Greg, Thanks for another update! Just an idea, if you are going to the trouble of putting the Starlink cable in a conduct, how about drilling a hole in the metal plate you installed so it will flush with the wall. As always take care my friend!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestion appreciate it.

[@gamolsakan]

If I were to do that, I would rather put two metal bars rather than sheet metal for more stability during windy/storm condition and of course your idea of brackets.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Ok

[@timtarr9364]

If you can find actual conduit not the plastic flexible stuff or water pipe some of the people use the severe sun and heat in this area here will dry it out and it will just crack apart and shred

[@buildingthephilippines]

Probably true, already picked up the flexible type. Will be interesting to see how long it lasts in the sun.

[@peteswanson-j4i]

@@buildingthephilippines the orange flex stuff here turns brittle after about 6 months of sun and turns to powder after a year.

[@jeffvance5153]

Hi guys! Don't sweat the Starlink modem/router being in the elements as it is rated to be used outside. Where you put it, it will be fine! Great job on the install Greg!

[@buildingthephilippines]

I did not know that. Thanks Jeff, hope all is well.

[@destinationnamibia2658]

Great informative video Greg, funny part you did same as us in Namibia, if you see something buy all it may for months out of stock. Just for our new build information what is your pool size? It looks the perfect dimensions

[@buildingthephilippines]

4.75 meters by 9.75 meters. 1 meter deep to 1.9 meters in the deep end.

[@destinationnamibia2658]

@@buildingthephilippines thank you Greg, we have meeting this morning with our architect will discuss our pool size as well.

[@lmcc0072]

My girlfriend had Starlink installed at her farm in Mindanao. The speed is supposed to be pretty good and service is like $50 usd per month. As we’re both still living in the U.S., her dad and the workers on the farm are enjoying it 😂. One of our friends has a mobile version of Starlink because he travels around the Philippines. The speed isn’t as good as the home version, but it’s still ok.

[@buildingthephilippines]

So far so good. It also improved once I turned off the starlink router and used my own.

[@WAAA51]

I just installed star link on my new house build in Pangasinan. Works well but will go out during storms. Good back up internet if you also have fiber.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, I heard that as well.

[@tonyste12]

Greg, you can paint that black wire that shows when it is turning from one plastic conduit into the other, this way it blends in and not show up (black) as much...since you are a perfectionist :) I took another look in the metal piece that the Starlink is attached, it looks like it can collect some water? maybe you should dril a hole or too, so te water can run out.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestions, appreciate it.

[@tonyste12]

@@buildingthephilippines you are welcome, from all the info/help you have given to people and probably saved them thousands of pesos/dollars, this is nothing :)

[@robkelso4397]

As a roofer , every parapet wall needs a color steel parapet capping to comply with HB 39 roofing code

[@buildingthephilippines]

@robkelso4397 good thing this is the Philippines, codes mean nothing here.

[@robkelso4397]

@@buildingthephilippines exactly and they wonder why nothing works properly and everything breaks

[@marcforsyth9610]

Hello. We live in Southern Leyte and love Starlink. I need a mesh system but our cord is exposed for 7 months and no issues!

[@buildingthephilippines]

We like starlink as well. I did finally put that cable in flexible cable, just to be safe.

[@am-fil]

I will be doing the same with Starlink. I am sure you have seen a couple KZbin builders who have made the comments about poor quality builders that have concrete cracks later. But only one year old? You mentioned one of them. He said, if the concrete is slumped and mixed with the proper ratios, there will be no cracks, ever. And so far, he has had zero cracks. More and more I begin to be convinced that I better use AAC block (Starken).

[@buildingthephilippines]

Depends on what type/where the cracks are. All concrete cracks, all. Even when you render the AAC, that rendering will have cracks. Control joints, cracks will in the the control joint, you don't see them, but there are there. Structural cracking to weaken structure, shouldn't happen. Surface cracks are in all homes.

[@peteswanson-j4i]

hairline cracks are common, especially in the finish layer. if they are big enough to fit an american dime in they are from some issue with concrete mix, ratio or curing properly. usually those appear after 10 or 12 years.

[@mpnsfilipinoretirement]

Hey Guys, I was considering Star Link but was concerned with signal when big thunderstorms in the area. Install looks nice. You got a good price on the gate opener install. An established company would have charged much more. Take care

[@buildingthephilippines]

We had two heavy downpours here since we installed starlink. We saw no slow down so far.

[@mpnsfilipinoretirement]

Thank you. I'll tell Elon you referred us! Take care.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Lol, hopefully he stumbles across our channel--- yeah right.

[@tonymccreath4540]

Elon's companies never cut corners, so expect good quality cables supplied, but any extra protection cannot hurt! 😊😊😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

That's what I'm thinking.

[@TomBTerrific]

In the US I used Starlink for about 1year before fiber was made available to my neighborhood. I covered my wire with a wiring loom. It cheap and offers protection from UV . I also want to protect it from rodents chewing the wire which can occur here in Florida and other places. I was happy with the performance of the Starlink. Didn’t like the $120 per month price or the initial price of the equipment ($599).

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the information, appreciate it.

[@leahgacrama6019]

I love your place,Wilma and Greg

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@amowatt01]

KZbin university helped me understand how to select and install my gate opener also.........maybe if u find ur brand/make/model on KZbin u can oversea or allow u guy to learn too.......just find ur model or one close to it.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Great suggestion, I will do that.

[@Planty3125]

Greg, I dont how they protect Starlink cable in central Australia. It can be very hot, harsh climate. Very interesting instal.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks, I bought conduit just need to cover the wire up there.

[@akstman]

put some epoxy resin on those cracks rather than grout. extra water protection. then paint.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Another project, they seem to never end.

[@akstman]

@@buildingthephilippines they never do. :( but you look like a guy who has a handle on these stuff. :) keep on keeping on. :)

[@buildingthephilippines]

Have to keep busy and do as many things yourself.

[@RichGPilot]

Consider the possibility that humidity may eventually compromise the Starlink router.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Could, pretty humid inside, too, as we have the sliders open every day.

[@RichGPilot]

@@buildingthephilippines good point. I'm an airconditioner junkie so I would probably die there. Lol

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@RichGPilot you definitely acclimate

[@asiasmells71]

Prince is getting big.. turning into a beautiful dog. Question.. hope to be looking for land soon.. what's the round about m2 cost in that Subdivision your in ?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@asiasmells71 prices are getting out of hand. 2500 to 3500 per sqm. Not worth it if you ask me.

[@asiasmells71]

@buildingthephilippines maybe but that view cast more.. and the fact that there should be comparable housing in the same area which is hard to find in this country.. makes zero sense to me to see a 1million usd house with 10 tin shacks beside it

[@buildingthephilippines]

@asiasmells71 or build a 1 million dollar usd home in a developing country.

[@asiasmells71]

@@buildingthephilippines hahaha yes

[@jsully4064]

lol@Prince Thanks, Wilma and Greg...Jim

[@buildingthephilippines]

Running around like a teenager.

[@Ray_Warren]

1:2 off with details! 👍

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Ray

[@michellesambo5471]

How are you Wikma and Greg? Mabuhay!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Hello

[@mellyons4052]

No password needed 😮

[@WolfgangRohm]

Hi Wilma & Greg. Thanks for the video. I have this question concerning the solar panels. I see, they are installed almost horizontal. Is that common in the Philippines and how about the efficiency, if installed that way?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@user-zc3zx5bx9x roof is pitched 5 degrees, panels pitched 10 degrees the other way or 5 degrees southeast. We are close to the equator, so I guess that makes sense.

[@peteswanson-j4i]

you can calculate best angle for the panels, here in biliran north of leyte its between 10 degrees and 16 degrees south. my roof is 13 degree slope south so i just laid panels flat on roof.

[@leahgacrama6019]

What security camera you have?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Tp link tapo

[@mellyons4052]

Good job .. I have something I just found out. If you are a connected customer of Starlink and you come to my house and I am a connected customer you can connect to my Starlink .. all Starlink customers can just keep connecting to other Starlink unit around the world when travelling.. just amazing

[@mellyons4052]

No password needed.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Where did you hear that ? Never heard of that.

[@mellyons4052]

@@buildingthephilippines I have Starlink and I went to my friends house and he has Starlink , I checked and it worked, I told him and he told me that all active users can connect to any other Starlink connection 🤣🤣. Amazing stuff

[@mellyons4052]

No password needed. So I’m told.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@mellyons4052 wow

[@jerrymarshall2728]

You cornered the market on the Easy Nail 😂🤣 Those square conduit runners make your install look cleaner and more professional! Too bad everyone else can't figure that out! Almost every house we've seen has wires running all over the place, begging to be snagged and ripped out. 🤔 I would still install some angle brackets under your mounting plate. Eventually the wind will loosen up the screws going into the concrete. It may take several years, but better safe than sorry? I agree with your gate installer; better to reinforce the gate. There will be a lot of torque on the gate, with the opener, and after time, could twist, or pull out the mounting. KZbin University? I guess we can start calling you Professor Greg? 😂🤣 Since many of us are watching and taking notes on your build and improvements 😉

[@buildingthephilippines]

Hi Jerry, wires everywhere. Definitely will put a couple of brackets up there. I have learned the hard way when you see it buy it.

[@82mattlopez]

So the starlink box is now configured just to be a modem and you have the deco mesh as the routers?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Correct, I disabled its router function.

[@WolfgangRohm]

Hi again. I am wondering how is your experience now after a couple of weeks with your starlink setup. Are you satisfied with it (speed, stability etc.)?

[@buildingthephilippines]

@user-zc3zx5bx9x it has been excellent. Have not lost signal once. Consistently 180 to 220 mbps. Definitely recommend for sure.

[@Pincopallino23]

In filippine 🇵🇭 insomma il costo per una discreta villa sono 200.000€?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Probably higher now with all the increase in prices. I would guess 30% higher.

[@Glen820]

Did I miss the episode where you painted the gate? Did you use truck bed liner as planned? And how did it work out? I suggested roof paint used it on my railings it is wonderful stuff!

[@buildingthephilippines]

I did use bed liner on the bottom 25% of the gate. Will see if it lasts or not.

[@michellesambo5471]

*Wilma

[@auroraalmeida3184]

Why don’t you look for somebody who has more experience, maybe your builder who did you house must know one.

[@buildingthephilippines]

He does, but he's busy with another house build.

[@lennyclark1998]

Hey Greg, I love watching the work you’re doing. Can you tell me what the sq meters of your house and what the sq meters of your land? It would give me an idea on how much land I would need.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Lot is 1100 sqm, house is 168.

[@lennyclark1998]

@ that’s wonderful

[@Pincopallino23]

Stai mettendo io fotovoltaico? OTTIMA SOLUZIONE PER CORRENTE ELETTRICA E RISCALDARE ACQUA CALDA

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, we installed solar in this home.