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Old 04-11-2017, 12:05 AM   #1
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Technique for Optimizing Solar Panel placement

I found this to be one of the best ways to to verify the placement of your solar panel is in its optimal place.
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Old 04-11-2017, 06:35 AM   #2
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What are we looking at? I see a panel on the ground with something blocking the rays.
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I believe that would be his supervisor.
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My cat, laying on her back sunning her self. I had laid the panel down to go get something out of the house. Guess I found the sunniest spot in the yard.
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Cat trap. Other effective methods include an empty box, a clean article of clothing, or a cat-sized circle drawn on the ground.
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Old 04-11-2017, 12:11 PM   #6
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From what I have been reading even the cats tail will knock out 50% of the panel.

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Lol!
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