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Mounting a solar panel—ideas?
I bought a solar panel for the outdoor camera but I’m finding it difficult to mount. While the camera can easily hang from an eave, even without the optional mounting accessory, the panel arm doesn't have enough travel to allow this (and be pointed at the sun).
Any ideas/solutions? I have stucco exterior walls that I don't want to drill into. I have seem some gutter mounts for Ring panels; something similar for Simplisafe would be nice.
general_kaos
761 Messages
9 months ago
It might now look great, but I mounted a board from the soffit and mounted 2 solar panels to the board. I just used a couple of angle brackets to connect to the soffit.
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Malwolficus
9 Messages
3 months ago
I agree - the mounting system that Simplisafe uses for the solar panel is ABSOLUTE CRAP. I actually am recommending AGAINST anyone buying the Simplisafe branded panel until they fix this. There are tons of compatible panels available online that have a mount that WORKS. Applying the crappy plastic disc to a brick wall essentially ensures that you CANNOT attach the panel.
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rgbaker57
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1 month ago
I found that the plastic disk that attaches to the house / other structure must be perfectly flat to get it to lock in to the solar panel. Just putting this out in case you are having trouble getting it to lock in place.
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