Solar Panel Footings

[DaveFromBarrow]

Hi,

I'm fitting a Maxxair and I'm pretty sure our solar panel is going to be just in the way and will need to be moved - grrrrrrrr - based on the pic does anyone know if these footings are just bonded or are they likely screwed down as well. Hard to say I know, just on the balance of probability will do

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Best to unscrew the solar panel from the footings and see if there are any screws to the inside.The footings look to be the type that are normally fixed down with sealant.

 

[MisterB]

I see no reason why they would be screwed down!! Can't you tell by the holes in the brackets as to whether they have been used ?

 

[Steve and Denise]

Well I would remove the screws first lift off the panel and it will be clear, from the photographs no screws are used into the roof, easiest method for removing is a multi tool with a none serateted blade Ditcha

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

Thanks all!

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[jollyrodger]

No need to unscrew panel from mount... Yet
Slide a very flexible long blade (I use an old bread knife ideal) under the feet. Screws would normally be on outer flanges and none apparent so should be an easy cut. They would have to come off anyway.

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

False alarm! Very lucky

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[Revolvor]

False alarm! Very lucky

Lucky you! I wanted to fit a Maxxfan, but it would have fouled my solar panels by just a few mm.

 

[DaveFromBarrow]

Hey Rev, does this help?

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[Jimbohorlicks]

False alarm! Very lucky

That's the best solution

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[Revolvor]

Hey Rev, does this help?

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Thanks for that. It confirmed the dimension given to me by a supplier who took one out of the box and actually measured it. The gap was 8mm too short!