October 19

Protect your solar panels from theft

Posted by Solar Panels For Homes . Filed under DIY Solar Power, Solar Power | 1 Comment


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There have been reports in teh media lately of solar panels being stolen from people's rooftops or gardens, and then ending up as cheap sales on ebay or other online auctions sites.

A winerey in California is has lost $1000s in the last year and have been hit by theives 16 times according to this report.

  1. Use one way screws to attach the panels
  2. Cover all bolts with an epoxy resin
  3. Link all the panels with heavy cable, locking them if possible inside the house
  4. Inscribe the frame with your details making the panels easier to to trace
  5. Advertise the fact that you taking these precautions to deter would be thieves.

photo credit: jasminejennyjen

Cheers

Dan - Solar Panels For Homes

p.s.Just one thing on all of these precautions - ensure that you have the panels in the correct place first, otherwise it will be a real nightmare moving them!

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One Response to “Protect your solar panels from theft”

  1. paulburrowes on January 29th, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Here is an inexpensive solution to the problem of Solar Panel Thefts

    Lock up your Solar Panels

    Easy to apply – use pen applicator to put the product on a bolt and tighten the nut. No fancy locks, wires or cameras.

    Super-Strong and Fast-Curing Adhesive/Sealant Specifically made for Metal Parts. WEICONLOCK products are high quality anaerobic adhesives and sealants on the basis of special methacrylate resins, especially made for economical thread locking, retaining and sealing of threaded, cylindrical and pipe assemblies. Works with (Chrome, Zinc, Nickel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum)

    The characteristic feature of WEICONLOCK is the curing in contact with metal while deprived of air. It provides a shock- and vibration-resistant joint with excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents. Due to its liquid consistency WEICONLOCK completely fills the gaps, thus giving protection against leakage and fretting corrosion. Disassemble with blowtorch, heat to 350 C to soften the material to remove the bolts. A 20ml pen will lock a typical array for under $15!

    AT 302-60 thread locking, higher viscosity, high strength, hard to disassemble. Available in 20, 50 and 200 ml. FHWM-AA-600 http://www.freehotwater.net/WEICONLOCK.pdf

    Available in the U.S. exclusively from Free Hot Water
    http://www.freehotwater.net/materials.html

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