Attaching Flexible Solar Panels To Bimini

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Attaching flexible solar panels to bimini.

Attaching the panels to the bimini we used the services of massimo the local canvas guy to attach the panels to the bimini and he did a first class job. To accomplish this brian created reinforced frames on the bimini top for the solar panels to lock into via loxx pull it up fasteners. Store the panel under a bunk when not in use. So it was decided to put some solar panels onboard bloom in order to keep our batteries topped up or at least close to it.

The frames for the solar panels are designed to blend into the bimini top while providing reinforcement for the top itself. This would also dictate what type of panels we would get. All you have to do is stitch or glue the velcro to the back of the solar panels you are using and use the other velcro part of the bimini top. It is easy to install as well remove when your work is done.

Suffice it to say it is a very very robust attachment. Alternatively these grommets can be drilled out and replaced with snaps. Magnetic solar panel mounting kit small panels. Connect the solar panel to the solar system using an mc4 t branch connector.

The long sides of the panels are zipped and velcro d in place and the short sides are attached with velcro only. After much consideration it was decided that installing the panels on top of our bimini top would make the most. Position the flexible solar panel on the bimini or dodger and attach a mating set of magnets on the underside of the canvas. The first decision was where the panels would go.

Richard of hallett sails decided that dual velcro both top and bottom with a lapel was the best method to attach the panel to the bimini. Attach solar panels to the bimini canvas using snaps or grommets our flexible solar panels come with 4 or 6 sets of grommets installed. These grommets can be used to stitch the panels directly to the bimini canvas.