SolarGizmo

Solar powered road signs are becoming common place now within the UK and they can be found all over the place in our villages, towns, and cities and along the road side.  From time to time these signs will get damaged or need repair.  If you look closely at the signs you will find a sticker with the phone number of the traffic sign rental contractor. Write down the name and number.

When you get home give them a call and ask for the maintenance manager or chief mechanic and ask very nicely if they have any damaged panels they are will to give to you or sell cheaply.   Most contractors have solar panels that have some cracks or slightly damaged and all they do is replace them and throw away the damaged ones away.

If you do manage to get hold of some panels you’ll find that they will need repairing.  Cracks can be resealed with clear silicone. Wiring can be soldered back together.  Remember to thank the contractor with a box of donoughts and they may reward you with more free panels.

We’d be interested in knowing what you make with the solar panels you get hold of so leave us a comment.

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