Solar Panel - Broken Corner Fixing Brackets

[Crunchy]

Can anyone identify which brand of panel this is from the image attached? All four corner brackets are broken (cracked across the fixing holes) and I would like to purchase replacements if that is possible?

 

[TallPaul_S]

They're just standard plastic/ABS solar brackets, there's about 20 versions of them on the internet.

 

[Dellmassive]

Drill out the rivet's and fit new corner brackets.

 

[Chris Sherwood]

These are what I used on my caravan - Solar ABS Mounting System for Caravans, Boats, Sheds 7 piece set - BLACK ONLY

 

[Salty Spuds]

Can anyone identify which brand of panel this is from the image attached? All four corner brackets are broken (cracked across the fixing holes) and I would like to purchase replacements if that is possible?

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They look like countersunk screws that have been overtightened. Most plastics will stress fracture over time, especially if exposed to UV. Next time, stick the brackets down & use a panhead screw just to secure them, let the glue take the strain. Even better, find some aluminium brackets.

 

[Crunchy]

Thanks to everyone who has contributed!
I drilled out the rivets, sourced new ABS corner & side mounts and have pop-riveted them onto the existing solar panel.
Just waiting for a dry day to bond the whole assembly back on the roof.

I agree with you Salty regarding the poor selection / use of self-tapping csk screws plus I don't think the original fitters pre-drilled or countersunk the mounts, just forced the heads into the plastic creating the stress.

Also when removing the old mounts from the roof there was hardly any resistance from the flexible adhesive they used and so I am not willing to just rely on adhesive alone as some suppliers recommend. I Intend to use either panhead or waferhead screws, screwed into the original holes in the roof; just got to find them!!!!

Thanks again Everyone