Solar bracket water light tutorial

How do you mount a solar light fixture?

Make sure that the mounting bracket is secure enough to hold the weight of the lamp head, solar panel, and other components. Once the mounting bracket is secured in place, attach the solar panel, LED light fixture or lamp head as well as any other components to the mounting bracket. You can use nuts and bolts or screws for this purpose.

How do you attach a solar panel to a wall?

Mark where you want to attach your triangle brackets to the wall. Use a tape measure to make sure they’re installed as far apart as your solar panel is wide. Screw the brackets to the wall, using a level to make sure they’re vertical. I used two screws per bracket — one at the top and bottom of the vertical side. Here’s a video of this step:

How do I install solar powered lights?

If you’re putting DIY solar powered lights in a vehicle or insulated building, I’d recommend using a solar cable entry gland. Locate the solar terminals on your charge controller. They are usually labeled with a solar panel icon or the letters “PV”.

How do I install a solar panel fixture?

Your fixture may look different than the one depicted below. Slide the fixture onto the arm, level it, and then tighten the fixture with mounting bolts. Before installing, verify that your inclination angle for the solar panel is provided.

How do I choose a solar light installation site?

Ensure your solar light installation site is free of obstructions from access to the sun. Also, you’ll want to ensure there aren’t foreign light sources that can interfere with the panel’s light sensor. Keep the pole away from heat sources and ensure it’s on level, solid ground (we can accommodate if the soil isn’t the most sturdy).

How do you mount a solar panel?

Now only one thing left to do — attach the solar panel. Measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of your solar panel. Use this distance to mark where to attach the mending plates. Screw the mending plates to the angled side (the hypotenuse) of the brackets. Attach two plates per bracket, oriented inward.