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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
764 Messages
2 years 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
1 year 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
1 Message
1 year 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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ccrowell
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10 months ago
Odd that SimpliSafe has no comment.
we’ve been SS subscribers for some time and have many of their items.
Something as simple as optional mounting to assist in achieving better access to solar for the panels should be easily accomplished.
Ironically I’ve been receiving messages from the home insurer that has a deal with a competitor’s security system which may offer monitoring for substantially less than what we’re paying for SS.
research and consider options.
We’re happy with SS service and customer support.
Options for mounting some items would be great.
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MBrew610
2 Messages
9 months ago
You are correct, SimpliSafe simply told me they could not help me. They are totally useless and have poor customer relations. I've been trying to find a way to mount the solar panel for some time. I did get the camera's mounted by using gutter mounts I found on Amazon
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general_kaos
764 Messages
8 months ago
Hopefully....
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general_kaos
764 Messages
8 months ago
2nd picture
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jgabbert1
3 Messages
8 months ago
Thank you so much for providing a couple pictures of how you successfully mounted your solar panels!
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