NOA Solar Panel Mount

[Caladh]

Looking to install something over the winter on the NOA pole that swivels horizontally. I'd like a 100w panel - probably Phonic but think it's too big for the struts on the pole. Has anyone fitted a similar sized panel to an NOA pole? Thanks.

 

[ottow]

There are two different NOA pole systems they advertise for solar panels, the 10608 and the 10609.
The 10609 is beefier, with a foot that mounts to the deck and is advertised as to take a panel up to about 80W.
It will probably hold a 100W panel too, but when the wind gets up it may be a bit problematic with such a large panel.
http://www.noa2go.co.uk/Solar_Panel_Mounts.html

 

[Caladh]

Ok thanks for that ottow.

 

[Pords]

I have the NOA mount with 100w panel, no problems at all. Solid bit of kit, would highly recommend.

 

[Caladh]

I have the NOA mount with 100w panel, no problems at all. Solid bit of kit, would highly recommend.

Pords - could you post or PM me with details of both ? Thanks.

 

[UK-WOOZY]

I installed a NOA mount beginning of the year before launch end of april. I have a Victron 80W panel. I originally had the NOA 10609 from Force4 with the 40mm pole and no support legs. there was too much flex and didnt feel it sturdy enough to support the large panel. Had a few issues with the bolt that goes through the foot of the pole that allows the main pole to swivel. I then ordered the NOA 10639 from noa2go. Its a beefier 50m support up to 150W panels and has side support arms too. IT also has the same base as the 10609 which by now i had sorted out and already mounted to my boats sugar scoop. So i returned the 10609 with the base that came with the 10639 to Force4 and got a refund. the 10639 has been fine in gales and tacking, no movement. I bungee the panel to the NOA pole when i leave the boat to stop any stronger gusts from moving the panel just in case.

 

[Pords]

Caladh, I have the same pole as UK woozy. I ordered direct from Noa because it came with support struts and is thicker at 50mm. It’s specked upto 150w. Couldn’t find an equivalent in the UK.

 

[UK-WOOZY]

i found NOA themselves rubbish to deal with direct. Noa2go is UK based. he ordered my mount in for me and delivered it personally to my club.