Would like to buy this. How do we secure the panel outdoors in a secluded area to prevent THEFT?
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Hi Mike- Thanks for the question. It is a good question and we get asked it a lot. If you planned to use the flood light in an area where there could be people lingering around, I can't tell you that there isn't risk of someone taking it. Check out the F108-2R that we sell. It's the same price but can be mounted. It actually looks more commercial as well. We have installed it for commercial signs. We used 4" x 4" posts and drove it into the ground and mounted the light to that. There is 9' of wire going to the solar panel. We sell a bracket that would work, or you could come up with something on your own that many people do. If you have more specific questions about your application, you're welcome to message me directly. Thanks!
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we used u clamps and clamped it down we did not even consider theft we are really in the sticks in Missouri.
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The only way I think this could be accomplished is to chain to a structure. If one does not exist you could pour a concrete slab with a chain embedded and then lock. No matter what you do, if Some one wants it bad enough they will find a way to tak it!!
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Hi Mike, You can screw into the panels frame. It is made out of aluminum, you can screw l brackets right into it. Does this help answer your question?Here is a link back to the product page:Solar Goes Green SGG-F108-3 Super Bright Solar Flood Light - 108 LEDJason
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There is no planned location that I can see, but you could definitely use a vinyl covered cable thru a path at rear of hood/leg to lock it to something.
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How is it secured to resist wind? Guidelines? Weights? Do either come with it and if not where are they available?
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if you are worried about theft, do not count on this for protection. I secure it to the ground and my back yard fence but do not have to worry about theft there. I would imagine a thief could just pick the whole thing up and take it if they were motivated. It also would be easy to cut into. It is not very big, but holds all of my yard tools and equipment nicely.
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I installed the gazebo with my son yesterday on a cement patio. I don't want to make holes in the patio to bolt it down. Any suggestions how to secure it so that a strong wind won't take it away? Thank you.
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It could be secured but only with something that you create on your own. We assumed it could be a stand alone panel and it can't so my husband made some angled braces to allow it to stand independently but a good stiff wind can still knock it over. Hope this helps! (P.S. the piece itself is absolutely beautiful and very well constructed. I highly recommend it)
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I have not received mine yet, but based on the pictures, I would think that a good cut resistant steel cable looped through a vehicle bumper or something similar (two cinder blocks is 80 lbs) with a strong pad-lock would at least deter a would-be thief somewhat. If a thief wants something bad enough they will find a way to get it. (Make sure that your system is listed on your homeowners insurance.) I plan on having a motion activated light & alarm aimed right at my charger as well.
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Could be used outside in sheltered position but recommend treatment to protect hinges/ areas susceptible to corrosion. We mounted ours inside in shared hallways, which avoids any "unwanted" attention. Good luck.
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If I needed to lock it I would use a bike cable and wrap it around the post and between the plug and the box. Or move to a better neighborhood.
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It's lightweight so I would anchor it and put a coat of rustoleum paint or something to weather proof it a bit more. Keep mine in the garage so weather isn't an issue. Going on 4 yrs of use and it's in the same shape as the day I set it up.
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We run a 3/8" thick bike cable lock thru the handle and both legs and lock that to our rig chassis. While not the greatest solution it gives us enough security to leave for a hike etc. We do not leave it out after sun-set.
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i have mounted to back of rv. it is screwed on and i made a rain guard to stop water damage. dont think it would be stolen. image is very good
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Peel the plastic film off the solar panel. It is there to protect the solar cells during shipment.
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Mr. Bosco, great idea however I believe that you would be best served by running an independent source to the light. A little critter chewing a hole in the wire eliminates the system security. The previous comments are really quite true. Safety first!
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Thanks for your inquiry. The panel can be left outside, however the charge controller cannot be left outside.
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The best answer is to use some decent lag bolts to secure it to your floor or some masonry anchors if you have concrete floors. Concealing it from view will also help deter thieves. Possibly mounted to the floor or wall in a closet. Most thieves want to snatch and run, not spend lots of time trying to pry a safe from a well mounted location. Every little bit helps.
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its secured. Just remember you can't put the solar top back on until the torch is completely cooled. I learned the hardware which is why I'm buying more :-)