lgxkls Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) We have just bought a 50W solar panel to replace our old broken briefcase style 14 w one. My husband is now trying to think of a way to support the panel. Has anyone made a frame or other system to a) lift the panel off the grass, b ) suport it at the correct angle for maximum solar reception and c) provide some security from theft (I know nothing will stop a determined theif but something to stop someone walking away with it). We have seen some prop type supports but they don't seem very sturdy. Thanks Karon Edited March 20, 2009 by lgxkls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entwood Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Don't know the size of your panel . ... but mine is quite large, and all I use is an aquaroll handle !!!!! Works great and means that something that is left lying around 90% of the time now has more use . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MOG Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I just lay mine flat on the van roof. Four little rubber feet (Wilkinsons) to stop it scratching. It cannot be seen from the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We have just bought a 50W solar panel to replace our old broken briefcase style 14 w one. My husband is now trying to think of a way to support the panel. Has anyone made a frame or other system to a) lift the panel off the grass, b ) suport it at the correct angle for maximum solar reception and c) provide some security from theft (I know nothing will stop a determined theif but something to stop someone walking away with it). We have seen some prop type supports but they don't seem very sturdy. Thanks Karon a, I made my stand from the aluminium runner used for shower curtains, b, this supports it at the correct angle, & a plastic mirror laid in front of the panel also helps maximum solar reception & c, I use a lock fastened to the solar panel frame & a chain with a large link welded in the end, so the pin on the hitch lock will go through it. Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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