The Worst Starlink Accessory - Gen 3 Pipe Adapter Review

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@marknichols7861 5 ай бұрын

I got my mount yesterday- it’s new and improved. Works just fine. Deep pocket and two set screws. I have it mounted to the old 2” DirecTV mounting pole on my roof. Extremely solid.

@dosepulveda1 5 ай бұрын

The regular pipe adapter that everyone is trashing?

@MasterApoc81 4 ай бұрын

@@dosepulveda1 they redesigned it again from the video.....the one they originally sent was less deep with only one screw.....that was was horrible...the new one they are now offering seems to be much better and is deeper channel with 2 bolts....if its true then you wll save by going with it versus the other one listed as alternative

@MasterApoc81 4 ай бұрын

was thinking of being lazy and just adding it to my old direct tv dish they never got myself and its already mounted facing in the sky with no trees in view...prob be best

@joelortiz4853 2 ай бұрын

Same here. 2 set screws deep pocket

@pareklund Ай бұрын

@@marknichols7861 But I guess that Starlink will not send out the new 2-screw model as replacement to those who got the previous one.

@jeremiahjohnson5205 5 ай бұрын

The starlink website is listing a new version of this now with a deeper mount and 2 set screws

@Sui778 3 ай бұрын

The problem is the second screw is not on the opposite side - that's still not going to secure it adequately. It's just squeezing a pipe with screws pushing in on one side; same as the original just that there are two screws instead of one. It will still have the same problem as the original design, it just won't fall off as quickly. Still a hard pass for me.

@jeremiahjohnson5205 3 ай бұрын

@@Sui778 I believe if I were using this style of mount, I would use a type of pipe that isn't going to collapse, something like schedule 80 steel pipe which is very strong 'industrial' grade thickness, rather than galvanized or weaker metals.

@pareklund Ай бұрын

@@jeremiahjohnson5205 But isn't the point here to use your existing pipe, not buy a new one? So it will have to work with most pipes

@NFLAWaterBoy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this! My Gen3 equipment is due to arrive later this week, and my tentative plan was to buy this mount (once I settle on installation location). The third-party adapter you show does indeed look less bad than Starlink's (due to the depth of the receiver), but the circular shape is a fundamental flaw when the pipe is a smaller diameter than the receiver. They should instead be using a triangle, with a pair of set screws centered on one side. The set screws would press the pipe against the centers of the other two sides, providing far more support and eliminating the side-to-side wobble you showed on the roof.

@Pattys.Adventure 8 ай бұрын

Came to the same conclusion you did when I first open the box upon receipt a few months ago. But you didn’t address the most interesting question: how did a company comprised literally of rocket scientists (who were able to figure out how to land a rocket booster upright on a floating barge in the ocean) design such an obviously flawed simple product as a bad pipe mount? I’m assuming that Elon didn’t work on this…. But who did? Even a summer intern would have been able to do a better job!

@wynnware2387 8 ай бұрын

My exact same thoughts when I first opened the box 🤔

@Joseph-kq9zc 2 ай бұрын

Elon doesn’t work on shit🤣🤣🤣 He’s a moron with momma’s money

@Don-ju9zv 5 ай бұрын

I laughed seeing this video! My husband struggled with this mount and ended up modifying, rebuilding it so that we could get the right placement of the dish! Thankful for his ability to do these tasks 🥰

@CounterCultureWISE 8 ай бұрын

I actually ordered this with our Gen 3 Dishy, but it had just been recalled, so the new one wasn't going to be shipped for weeks. We found an alternative and cancelled the order. Boy, am I glad!

@Oakie222 4 ай бұрын

Your video saved me because I started questioning myself on what I was going to order and saw your video.

@mattlessard4973 4 ай бұрын

Man that took 16 minutes to get to the point. Thanks for finally getting there

@StarlinkHardware 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for supporting the channel!

@glleon80517 17 күн бұрын

I purchased a stainless steel mount from Amazon with SIX set screws total in two rows and a deep socket for the pole. I can’t yank it loose but I think I want to add a self tapping screw that will penetrate the mast. Our building codes assume 100 mph winds. A loose connection to the mast will turn the Starlink antenna into a wing in a high wind.

@robgronsky4466 7 ай бұрын

Actually this is the best accessory. It's steel and won't flex in the wind at heights 25' in the air. To secure it drill a small hole with a titanium drill bit and feed an eye bolt through, then add a second eye bolt through the pole as a cross bolt before tightening up with nylon lock nuts. Couldn't be more secure and cheaper then just about every other option with the added benefit of height. Holds up in storms no problem, might want to lower the telescoping pole 5 - 10' but personal preference, likely not an issue unless a tornado is headed your way. I even fly old glory and take it camping.

@svZia-Switch51 2 ай бұрын

What I’m actually looking for is a Gen 3 to Gen 2 pipe adapter. We like our Gen 2 mount but of course the Gen 2 pipe attached to the dish securely snaps into the mount and I’d like to keep the mount but use it with a Gen 3 dish.

@StarlinkHardware 2 ай бұрын

Got ya covered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSppqSXrb-lj6c

@svZia-Switch51 2 ай бұрын

@@StarlinkHardware Super helpful,thank you. I guess my only concern is that in this video you list the Starlink tube adapter as the worst accessory. I’m thinking maybe i can buy a better Gen 3 tube adapter and then cut the tube off my Gen 2 dish.

@azgrapefruit 7 ай бұрын

How did you remove the Starlink pipe adapter from the dish?

@jimatwood8870 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Technically sound review. I would suggest through bolts as opposed to screws. Additionally, a rubber sleeve to increase friction? In any event, you've definitely opened my eyes to a better solution for my truck.

@pareklund Ай бұрын

Most shops seem to be selling the second version which is virtually the same as the first one. Did Starlink give new antennas to those who lost theirs?

@StarlinkHardware Ай бұрын

The new version does fix the main issues. It has a deeper tube to accept more pipe, and now uses two set screws instead of one. I haven't gotten around to a follow up review, but reading online reviews, it seems to be a decent option now. Still plenty of 3rd party pipe adapters if you don't trust it. I haven't spoken to anyone who lost their dish due to the design. But since it was a recalled device, any dish damaged by the original pipe adapter should be replaced free of charge.

@akmurf7429 6 ай бұрын

They can build rockets but they can't design an antenna mount? They must have been the engineers that were not smart enough to design rockets? I see a lot of this crap these days. It's why with my experience, I usually build my own stuff.

@ibisiki 5 ай бұрын

selling cutting edge revolutionary disruptive tech like bananas in a 3rd world market stall

@keithb7982 8 ай бұрын

After aligning the dish, I put a self tap screw in it. The mount is secured to the Viasat lo pro real good now.

@quadrozontal 2 ай бұрын

They must have done a third revision. Just ordered a kit and I’m going to mount to an offset mount off my Rohn tower. The pipe adapter I got has two set bolts about an inch apart. Not one. Ordered sept ‘24

@nightraptor4169 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know how to remove that adapter once installed without damaging the dish so I can replace it?

@StarlinkHardware 7 ай бұрын

To remove the mast and adapter from the dish, pull up on the tab on the adapter plate and slide the entire assembly out.

@donaldhiles_k9sgz428 6 ай бұрын

Try using locktite pn the setscrew. It shouldn't work it's way out.

@jamessteward9908 3 ай бұрын

Is it plastic or metal?

@DonaldBielling 4 ай бұрын

Channel Master has solved this Delima check out the "Channel Master Starlink Gen 3 Pipe Adapter - Pipe/Pole Mounting Adapter for GEN 3, V4 Starlink Dish" reasonably priced, durable, and from a company that has forgot more than Starlink knows about connecting to metal pipe LOL

@jimmoss9584 4 ай бұрын

I am worried that the adapter will pop off of the dish. Also, the flagpool buddy looks like it is made of plastic.

@beaucheadle9598 6 ай бұрын

So it’s not just me, I didn’t buy yet but was thinking it surely doesn’t just rely on that shallow socket. Might be ok if you drill the pipe out and rivet nut it + loctite, but most people don’t have the tools and skills for that.

@StarlinkHardware 6 ай бұрын

As of this week, Starlink is now offering a different design. It has a deeper socket and 2 set screws. It's now live on the shop and has replaced this version.

@tomgwilym4136 5 ай бұрын

@@StarlinkHardware I hope it's easy to swap and refund. I just ordered the old crappy one and now just saw they have a reasonable looking upgrade. They should send me the new one for free....dream on. :-(

@TheLoper5 19 күн бұрын

Drill a hole where he set screw meets the pole. Allow the set screw to penetrate the pipe.

@Rosco32 4 ай бұрын

high wind area?drill 2 holes and put 2 self tappers…problem solved

@keithjacobson4493 3 ай бұрын

I agree! Anyone with common sense would see the solution instantly!

@TheLoper5 19 күн бұрын

Wuz thinking the same thing.

@musefan12345 22 күн бұрын

$50 for the adapter. $70 to ship it to Ireland. Looks like I'll need to look elsewhere.

@Batx00091 6 ай бұрын

thnx bro living in NC with all the wind we get during hurricane season that pipe adapter starlink sent will not hold up.😁😁😁

@NvidiaShield-ij6uz 3 ай бұрын

Why not just send everyone a new screw???

@susiep8255 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input...

@andrealaphilippe5926 4 ай бұрын

First off people need not assume rocket scientists design these mounts, this is laughable. Second of all, just looking at it, a hole through the pipe on one side , slide the set screw and tighten it on the wall inside the pipe. If set screw is too short, buy a longer one. Yes yes we can all say why wouldn’t they get it right in the first place? But how many 35$ items are perfect ? None

@GroovyVideo2 2 ай бұрын

very poor design from starlink

@Ramosfoli 3 ай бұрын

Just drill a hole and voila

@oldnbroke1544 4 ай бұрын

Put a wooden dowl in the pipe...

@stuartkorte1642 2 ай бұрын

Typical corporate intelligence. Surprising coming from a company that puts spacecraft into space.

@jaywilliams4721 5 ай бұрын

3 quarter inch....

@David-fo5qt 5 ай бұрын

They are going cheap because tesla is going under

@tdg911 2 ай бұрын

Long winded

@thebigdoghimself 2 ай бұрын

You should be able to rig up a pipe adapter to go from what looks like the 1.5" pipe to the 2.5" recessed hole in the mount. I'm sure you could find something in the plumbing department that could be used. A schedule 80 bushing adapter runs about $10 and might work.