Solar Tracker - Manually adjustable marine solar panel mount

Name: Solar Tracker - Manually adjustable marine solar panel mount
Uploaded: 2021-09-14T18:30:14.000Z
Duration: 9 min 2 s
Description: Atom builds a manually adjustable solar tracker mount for 50-watt Renogy panels using 316 stainless steel.

14. september 2021 · 9 min · 10K visninger

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Atom constructs a manually adjustable solar tracker mount to maximize output from 50-watt Renogy panels on a small sailboat. The assembly uses a 1.5-inch thick-walled tube welded to a 3/16-inch flat plate, secured to the pushpit rail with a Garhauer bracket.5:39 A universal U-bracket at the base allows for vertical or horizontal mounting on various deck angles.2:54 To prevent internal wire damage from over-rotation, a safety line limits the panel's movement to 360 degrees.6:47 The design replaces standard MC4 connectors with crimp-on spade connectors, allowing for quick removal of the panels during hurricane threats or long-term storage.1:14 Rubber corner caps glued with 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive protect against head injuries.7:59 Polishing the 316 stainless steel components reduces surface rust.5:26 Manually angling the panels toward the sun increases power generation by 30 percent or more, particularly when the boat is heeled or the sun is low on the horizon.3:38