Sky dish

babyblueeyes


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 18:57

Just bought my first home in Alsancak with a sky dish already installed, but in bad condition & not working properly.



I need to buy replacement but cannot afford a new one.

I miss watching Eastenders!



Does anyone know who whats to sell a 4m metal dish?



Thanks

stanley1


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 20:24

Hi i know the bar Maisy Browns in Girne have a sky dish they want to sell.Its in the turkish quarter behind Cafe Rouge.

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 20:34

Contact iceman, he will probably give you some advice.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 20:36

Doesn't mmmmmm give advice on satellite equipment also?

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 20:46

Yes, but I think iceman is nearer and I am sure he would be prepared to assist if asked to do so.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 20:50

do bear in mind that the assembly of the Sky dish is paramount - not really a DIY job - if you buy second hand, you may struggle to get a pro to assemble it for you, as they'd rather sell you a new one...



And if you do manage to get a second hand one assembled - if it doesn't work correctly, the BBC and ITV channels will be the ones that will not work, which really defeats the whole object of having a 4m dish....



Try "Meta Sat" opp HSBC bank - found they were cheaper than Iceman and very helpful....





Nick

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 21:00

neutralnick

The thing that stands out (pardon the expression) about Iceman is his commitment to after sales service, yes not quite as cheap as others but he uses good quality parts and provides superb service. So sometimes it is worth paying that little bit extra for peace of mind.

AJ

babyblueeyes


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 21:02

Hi Stanley1, do you have a contact number for Maisy Browns, it's worth trying?



I've been told that Iceman is good but like everyone else needs to sell & make money, so I assume secondhand gear is not his game.



There are many "pros" out there who would help assemble a dish for a few bucks. Times are hard so every penny counts?



Nick, I will try "Meta Sat" as well - cheers.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
14/01/2009 23:46

Negative, re 6



you are quite right about the 4.2m .. it HAS to be a prefect parabolic shape or you have a big waste of money...



There is NO-ONE on island that can make a 4.2m "talk" like iceman.. he has built 'em for years and the manufacturer even asks him for advice re improvements..



I assure you we do not have any commercial dealings... I just know of his work. You gets what you pays for.. He has the best piece of kit for tuning, and he takes his time to get it right.. When I lived in Cyprus, we bounced ideas of each other and we both competed to get these dishes to pull signals in that no-one else could and put them up in places where others said it couldn't be done... ;)



For both of us it was a hobby we got paid for .. !



I don't know of Meta-sat, but they will have to be someting special... Icey is THE most respected sat installer on a site visited by installers from all over the world...



Hey Mustafa, is my chq in the post

Ginny


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 05:12

Where can I find Iceman he sounds so good



Thanks for the info

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 05:54

opisite the colony is a road on the right is the padashar iceman is opisite the restaurant mustapher is his name

i endorese all good about him he is the number i as regards dishes bar none.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 09:34

mess 9 - Metasat were £500 cheaper.....



And mine works perfectly......



Yer pays yer money....





Nick

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 10:26

Nick,



I'm Quite sure if you put a test meter on your dish, then one iceman installed I would see the diff ..... ;) I'll put money on it...



How positive can I be..

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 11:48

Re Messages 7 & 9 - "Hear Hear". I completely second AJ and MM's remarks regarding Iceman and the superior service he provides.



By the way - Iceman is often called over to the South to sort out problems there. There truly is no one better in Cyprus for 4.2m dish installations and servicing.



(He's pretty hot on refridgeration too - maybe a Presidential candidate of the future?)

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 11:57

iceman is first class. spud1

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 12:26

Re: msg 10:

http://www.skycyprus.com

stanley1


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
15/01/2009 23:08

Hi, phone number for maisie browns is 05338750244.

babyblueeyes


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/01/2009 09:12

Hi Stanley 1, many thanks for the phone number, much appreciated.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 10:45

Hey mmmmmmmmmm,



I am trying to contact Iceman to get my cable moved.Tried his phone number. Has he gone south.



left him text message and sent e.mail.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 11:28

Iceman has been around for years and comes well recommended. I have not used him myself but know many others who have. He did answer auery of mine by email very promptly and with pucker gen.

Geoff

Famagusta City

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 12:06

Or you could type satman into the google search bar at the top of this page,and talk to Agip who also fits 4.2 dishes.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 12:47

Does anyone know roughly what he charges for a dish, installation the lot. Or if Iceman is reading this perhaps he would answer.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 14:43

Agip charged me £2.260,This was for the dish,a new pace 2600 sky box and a freesat card.The concrete base cost me 300ytl.That was also with a quad lnb.He also installed quality cable to the other three boxes i used.

anthiano


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 23:48

if you can hang on for a couple of months i will have 1 for sale with quad lnb fitted just over 18mths by iceman we are going back to uk will know a date soon

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
02/06/2010 11:17

iceman and mmmmmmmmmmm top dogs kahunas on sat tv and such like

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
02/06/2010 12:41

Anthiano, How much are you going to be selling it for? Stella

anthiano


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
02/06/2010 16:42

£1,000 no offers as new

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
03/06/2010 11:25

BARGAIN !!!!!

Smiffies


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
03/06/2010 15:46

Hi anthiano, do you have a contact number please?



email to:



smiffiesdubai@gmail.com



Thanks, regards



Steve

anthiano


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
03/06/2010 18:02

contact no is 05338377865

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
03/06/2010 19:43

When purchasing second hand 4.2m dish,please keep in mind the cost of relocating and reassembling the dish (in working order)