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One-off PV system for my bottom of the garden shed / air pistol range had a spike of activity over the weekend (mainly because my wife wanted the PV panels out of the lounge).

So I assembled the three, five panel structures where they'll be sited - basic triangular mounts (four per structure) with two rails.

Before I add the panels, I assume I'll need to ensure they won't get caught and moved by wind.

What's the go-to solution for this?

The ground is bare earth, probably somewhat rocky underneath and I'll need to do some levelling.

I'm thinking railway sleepers or maybe some sort of prefabricated concrete thing from a builder's merchant?



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WeLome onboard pal! There are some cool scaf pole ground mount solutions out there.

GT (welcome to the new place)

Take a look at this site for an idea as to piece potential (different projects citing different kit from the kee-klamp range.
https://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/projects

https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... f=11&t=152

Also, .. bags of postcrete? widely available, at your local fence company / toolstation type place.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/tarmac-postc ... 20kg/321gy

Is postcrete widely available ?

I struggled to get any locally earlier this year and ‘improvised’. Would be worth checking well in advance of any works if you’re going down this route.

Builders are going from place to place to buy up the limited amount allowed.
It's at my local shed & fencing place, plus they are involved in the concrete trade, so perhaps look outwardly at "other trades" as well as ask directly of toolstation et al when their stock is due & be there to grab some.

Screw piles??

no seriously, and you don't need ointment for them.

Desp

I have ground mount on a schletter system. It has 16 panels and called for 3 blocks each with about a cubic meter of concrete to meet the specifications. I guess you could scale the requirements based on that. In reality the panels are shielded behind by leylandii and I probably didn't need that much.

Other alternatives if your ground is suitable are the screw poles.

Peeps, this ebay listing may be handy for some cheap components (several 000's available) based in the Oldham (Lancs) for collection & self arranged courier pick up.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203284428325 ... Sw6XZfoF0U

"Key clamp fittings 33.7mm Mezzanine Floor Handrail Handrail Standards, Safety rail..

Condition is "Used" but excellent.

Galvanised to suit 33 /34mm diameter tubes

We have several different types as per photos. Priced from £1.50 each including vat dependant on type and quantity.

Please message with requirement and we can list.
Good used condition.
We have a couple of thousand available . Message with requirement.

Collection in person or delivery may be available dependant on quantity and area at extra cost. Please ask.

Here's a little vid of us winding some 1.7m long screw piles in for a garden office we are building. These would be way over the top for a ground PV array but it shows how quick and easy they are, no worries for a good DIYer.



Desp