UniSolar ePVL-144 Laminate, Amorphous 24V Solar Panel 144 Watts - Peel &amp; Stick MC4 quick connect cables. Will this stick to a shingled roof?
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I have seen it done, but my suggestion is what I did. I bought a role of stainless steel, rolled out and secure to the steel. Then I secure to my roof over the shingles with screws used for putting metal roofing down.
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My husband said yes. It runs depending on the angle of solar panel. He said it came with screws to hold it down. With a flat roof there might also be something else you need to do like caulk or something to cover all the cracks.
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Absolutely! I peeled mine back for soldering almost all of my connections. Do be forewarned, the 3M sticky adhesive that comes will all strips like this is rather useless in most applications. Yes, it will stick to a surface if gravity is holding it to that surface; otherwise you will need something else. I used this stuff in my car so the extreme temperatures caused the 3M strip to not only come apart from it's mounting surface, but from the LEDs themselves. I bought some double sided tape from the hardware store and cut it to appropriate lengths and widths and haven't had problems since. Also, it really doesn't matter what kind of tape you use, if the surface is contoured it won't adhere for more than a day. If the lights are hidden, you can use clips to hold it in place. Your only option might be glue. I've used a lot of this stuff and love helping others do the same. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Ask here, or email me directly (amazon username @gmail.com)
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This shouldn't be a problem. You could use a couple of half inch aluminum angle strips and mount them in the frame with screws at the angle you want. I wouldn't set them on the roof of your camper without securing them. I see a number of them on the ground at camp sites. Mine are mounted on top of our motorhome and have the ability to raise them to gain better solar. The roof is quarter inch fiber glass. If you go to Harbor Freight web site you can see how they have done theirs.
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I have the same setup with 45 watts of solar panels. I'm using 12 gauge wire, although 10 gauge will fit. No problems with 12 gauge here.
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I do not have solar panels on my roof, and my thought would to let the snow melt by it self, but if I were going to use a snow rake, it would be this one. I found an article on the web that referenced this snow rake for snow removal on solar panels. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10156471-54.html If you were to use it you would have to be very, very careful to be sure that the bottom of the blade was lowered so the sharp corners of the rake do not touch the panels. Also, if you received heavy resistance when pulling the rake down, I would stop and lift it off rather than putting extra possible pressure on the panels. Good luck. I do not have solar panels on my roof, and my thought would to let the snow melt by it self, but if I were going to use a snow rake, it would be this one. I found an article on the web that referenced this snow rake for snow removal on solar panels. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10156471-54.html If you were to use it you would have to be very, very careful to be sure that the bottom of the blade was lowered so the sharp corners of the rake do not touch the panels. Also, if you received heavy resistance when pulling the rake down, I would stop and lift it off rather than putting... » Read More I do not have solar panels on my roof, and my thought would to let the snow melt by it self, but if I were going to use a snow rake, it would be this one. I found an article on the web that referenced this snow rake for snow removal on solar panels. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10156471-54.html If you were to use it you would have to be very, very careful to be sure that the bottom of the blade was lowered so the sharp corners of the rake do not touch the panels. Also, if you received heavy resistance when pulling the rake down, I would stop and lift it off rather than putting extra possible pressure on the panels. Good luck. « Show Less
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Yes I Have a Lance Camper with Rubber roof and the flexible solar panel adhere ok
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I simply screwed mine into a wood deck and that works fine. As long as the base is firm AND LEVEL it should be fine. I emphasize level. otherwise you will have problems getting the roof panels in.
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We bonded fiberglass to metal so if the panel is fiberglass and you are mounting it to a metal roof you should be good.
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First off you shouldn't connect it directly to your battery,you will need a charge controller to regulate your charge(the amperage will depend on how many Watts you are dealing with) The standard mc4 are sun-proof and waterproof that can handle the typical weather conditions ,so it's ok the run it neatly on your roof ,however if you want to run them in conduit to avoid potential tripping over ,you can.A neat job with or without conduit should work though.
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In manual it states you can do it, but at your own risk. To avoid leaks and/or mechanical damage I would not recommend it. It sticks to roof just fine.
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I don't think this one is made for solar panels but I did see a roof rake elsewhere online that was specifically made for solar panels. Google it.
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I laid down a 3" with an adhesive (roof tar) as I could not slide the zinc under the asphalt shingles. On another roof at a home I have in Maine I used a 6" as the roof was steep (45degree pitch) and very large in length to the eave. It seems to be preventing the lichens and moss from reoccurring. Richie
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Certainly, the ground post is separate from the panel. Should be able to clip to a gutter or edge of roof trim. Don't poke holes in your shingles just to mount this though.
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the solar panel is not flexible nor is it meant to be. i would have to assume that the cells would indeed get damaged if it were to flex too much....i have yet to try doing that.
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Kerry, I have used these kits at work and at home. At work we have a standing seem steel roof with a 2 degree pitch so we do not use the clips. Instead we use a blob of silicone every five feet or so on the roof and then just lay the cable in the gutter.Works very well. At home on my garage with a 4 at 12 roof I only lay the cable in the gutter and down the spouts. So far so good. I did not run the cable up on the roof as shown on the boxes, I do not think this is needed. However by doing so would give a little more insurance against any ice build up. The clips are combination for gutter or roof and you get plenty. Kerry, I have used these kits at work and at home. At work we have a standing seem steel roof with a 2 degree pitch so we do not use the clips. Instead we use a blob of silicone every five feet or so on the roof and then just lay the cable in the gutter.Works very well. At home on my garage with a 4 at 12 roof I only lay the cable in the gutter and down the spouts. So far so good. I did not run the cable up on the roof as shown on the boxes, I do not think this is needed. However by doing so would give a little more insurance against any ice build up. The clips are combination for gutter or... » Read More Kerry, I have used these kits at work and at home. At work we have a standing seem steel roof with a 2 degree pitch so we do not use the clips. Instead we use a blob of silicone every five feet or so on the roof and then just lay the cable in the gutter.Works very well. At home on my garage with a 4 at 12 roof I only lay the cable in the gutter and down the spouts. So far so good. I did not run the cable up on the roof as shown on the boxes, I do not think this is needed. However by doing so would give a little more insurance against any ice build up. The clips are combination for gutter or roof and you get plenty. « Show Less
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You need to buy separate cables to hook panels to controller. I purchased HQRP Pair MC4 T-branch Solar Panel Connector M/M/F & F/F/M (1F2M & 2F1M) for PV / Photovoltaic System plus HQRP Coaster (Splitters used to connect two panels to one controller) and HQRP Pair 25 feet / 7.62m 1x4mm Photovoltaic Solar Array Cables with MC4 Connectors and HQRP Coaster Sold by HQRP-US (cables to hook panels from roof of RV to controller mounted inside of RV). The setup worked like a charm. Pigtails on panels are very short.