Anyone use this on a roof with solar panels?
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This is the one I recommend to those who have solar panels as it is least likely to damage the glass.
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Check out some of the (other manufacturer's) rakes that have 2 small rollers on each end of the blade. They are made to protectshingled roofs and may do less damage to your panels
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You could, but you would have to attach the panel by screws or glue to a piece of plywood or other similar backing as it is quite thin & flexible. I have a fiber glass camper and I used UV waterproof duct tape & taped it down to my roof. It has been holding for 4 months with no problem & no lifting due to it being thin and no wind resistance. I did this method because I didn't want to drill holes in my roof. It is fast no mess & very secure.
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I have 120w panel on my cabin roof but the sun doesn't hit it that hard....... I struggle to keep one charged. But the 100w is on the roof of my other little hunting cabin that is in the sun all day and it rocks the batteries no prob. Just all depends on the sun.
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Don't know about shipping, doubt it includes install. I don't see any mention of racks to attach the panels to your roof. Once connected to suitable electric grid voltage, this system will automatically generate power (by providing current) and back-feed it into your electrical panel. Whatever you don't use in your house is sent into the electric grid, assuming you live in a net-metering state. This will not work with a generator, which creates too unsteady voltage.
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Yes, only problem I have is that the roof doesn't hold up to snow...it sags and snow accumulates and then drips when it melts. I'm trying to devise a way to make it stronger. Any ideas?
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I have mounted 2 of these on my roof and have caulked outer edge and they have done very well through the winter and heavy rains this spring. Very good solar panels.-Tom rose
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Joe, this is NOT for roof mounting. This model is for Wall mounting only. There are other mounts for sloped roofs...keep searching. Mark in NY
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These brackets mount on the outside metal frame of the solar panel and do not compromise the integrity of the solar panel, itself. You will need to use some sort of sealant on the screws that go into your roof.
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Instructions don't indicate use on a metal roof, but I do. Be careful how you attach it to the metal roof-you don't want any more holes than you already have! (It might work to find a type of hook that can be attached with the same screw that is already in place) I just clipped it on the edges the best I could and drooped it into the guttering. I put mine down about a foot into the down spout. It works for me.
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Here is a link to the one I used. I didn't mount it on the roof, but it says you can:Lifetime 9594 Universal Mounting KitScott
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Here is a link to the one I used. I didn't mount it on the roof, but it says you can: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007U5C2O/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 Scott
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it is mounted on the roof, I don't see why it wouldn't work ? Another thing, it's not like it is a great expensive item, I think it's worth a try.
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Yes, we have, and it works very nicely. It does leave some dark marks on the roof liner, and you will have to check the tension on the vertical supports from time to time. We are very happy with ours, and I think you will be too.
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i installed two on a shed roof two years ago. im very happy with them. its hard to say how long they can hold up against the sunlight but id guess 5 to 10 years maybe more.
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I agree about being careful since you will have to lift the rake up onto the panel from the roof but it may be possible once you know how to control the rake.
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The solar panel works well but only with direct exposure. You would have to clean the panel every so often to remove accumulated dust. Once installed, I would create a moisture barrier from your local hardware store since the rubber is not a waterproof fit. Although it will ventilate it just doesn't have the capacity to keep a med-suv car cool in the summer heat.
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I haven't tried one like that. We waited too long to get this and had to use it on 3+ feet of snow on our roof. We dragged away the snow from the top, about 9-12 inches at a time and it did the job.