Does snow block solar when on top?
1548771
Yes, if the solar area is completely covered by snow it would not charge. Of course, if there is that much snow why are you worried about underground pests?
1548772
Yes it does. I hope it works for you, I found that it did not work for me . I still have rodents running around my yard, squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks and some moles.
1548773
Yes, anything that covers the top will block it so the battery will not charge. I did not now that Moles are adtive during the winter...
229979
I don't know, as mine crapped-out (just like a sick dog with Diarrhea in the dog park ) after the first day of use. But yes, the solar panel is on the top.
2209366
yes- strong enough to cut snow off the top as long as you dont force the issue- if difficult scrapea layer off the top and then get the rest on your next attempt- stay away from ice layers as this could snap the head off
2208504
I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
1908727
We live in Georgia, so we opted to leave our canopy on over the winter. We had one storm with about 5 inches of wet snow, and my husband had to stand on a ladder to brush all the snow off. If not, I think it would've collapsed. It was fairly difficult for us to get the canopy on because our eaves are so close to the top. It would not be very easy for us to get it off and then on again. I don't think that you would have to take the whole structure down, just the canopy. I'm not sure how the weather would affect the screening though.
13002
I would help but not totally block it. The mesh will allow water through it. Snow will not come through it however. hope this helps
1508728
No there are not. There is a covering on the top, but not sure if it will keep rain/snow out when the wind is blowing. I keep mine on a covered porch.
198824
It's under a carport. I would not be able to rate snow load....but it did ware a hole at the top of ridge. I would recommend anyway.
1743630
Haven't Opened mine up so I can't help you. You might be on to something as it seems to Over Charge my Battery during the warmer months. My Solar Panel Controller does not seem to be able to account for this properly so I am forced to disconnect the Solar Panel for awhile when this happens. I plan to open mine up & look once it warms up again & the snow is gone for the season.
1210512
Using one on my solar panels, the "wheels" or plastic feet keep the metal above the panels. Great option to remove the majority of the snow from your panels.
228290
If its ice that is froze on the roof might not come off but it gets the snow away so the sun can get at it so the water dont back up under the shingles
1989450
We haven't had a chance to test it in winter yet We leave the frame stacked in and take the canopy off. Used primarily to keep the sun away
1431527
It will trap water dripping off your vehicle if it is rain. There are lines built into the mat that run in a north-south diretion that will conduct it to run that way. Now if you have big chunks of ice and snow falling off, then probably not. There is no higher edge or rim around the perimeter of the mat. I live in Wisconsin and so far this year, the melt water has not run over the edge. Ask me again in April.
252436
Mine is in a tree so it's protected from total exposer. However the snow can freeze and cause a small layer of seed to fuze together. Not really an issue. I still love mine - tried many and this is the best one!
1141514
I had no issues with snow drifts and unit is still in fine shape. The largest open area (the top) is covered and I was advised not to fully encase a unit for possible problems with moisture when no air circulates. In short, I am very happy with this cover.
1274861
Snow might land on top of it, but that would not interfere with the operation. I live in Detroit and we're near record snowfall this winter, but this unit is performing like a champ.
20294
No, they are attached to the roof shingles with clips (included in kit) before the snow season. Plug them in when the snow/ice starts and they will prevent ice dams. Even in high winds they stay put.