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Solar Panel Roof Rake with Wheel

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Stronger Version 2 with/without bearings. Ready for Riser.
Stronger Version 2 with/without bearings. Ready for Riser.
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12.1 h
1 plate
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With 608 RS 8x22x7mm Roller Skate Bearing - use version 2
With 608 RS 8x22x7mm Roller Skate Bearing - use version 2
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7.1 h
1 plate

Snow Solar Roof Rake Extension
Snow Solar Roof Rake Extension
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7.3 h
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Description

The past couple years I have used an aluminum roof rake that scratches my solar panels and gets stuck on all of the attachment bolts.  I bought a 30 foot Doca Pole and designed this snow roof rake to try to deal with these issues.  Turns out that a 24 foot pole would have been long enough for my needs.  This design needs the attachment piece that I designed at https://makerworld.com/en/models/1550183-threaded-pole-solar-panel-roof-rake-connector for threaded extension poles or the bolt on piece from the roof rake from https://makerworld.com/en/models/1429091-roof-rake.  This design has wheels to allow the rake to move easily, notches that hopefully will allow it to go over the attachment bolts and an angled front so that when pushing it up the panels, it will ride on top of the snow.  When using the Doca Pole, try to keep the extension levers facing up so that they don't drag on the solar panels.  The system comes with 4 wheels, two axles and the left and right roof rake sides.   Assembly is easiest to insert the narrow end of the axle through to the first wheel followed by the second wheel.  Push the wider part of the axle through until it stops.  The axles have a single layer of filament on the bottom end to prevent the need for supports that can easily be split and shaved with a knife if needed.  There is a chance that the axles wont hold up so screws can easily be used instead.  Finish the assembly with either the threaded or non threaded connector linked above using 8/32 or M5 bolts and nuts.  Since we don't have snow yet, there is a good likelihood that I will improve the design.  Also if you have comments or recommendations, please let me know.  Follow me to be notified as new versions comes out.  Enjoy!

 

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Stronger Version 2 with/without bearings. Ready for Riser.
Perfect print! can’t wait for snow to try it out on
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thanks so much for the comment and rating. Let me know if you have any thoughts to improve on the design - and have a great rest of your week!
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Haven't used it yet but the profile is strong and well thought out. Excited for the next snow!
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Thanks so much for the comment and boost! Please let me know if you have thoughts on how to improve it. And yes, I have broken mine (rake and handle) and revised it 3 times and the last couple snows it has held up nicely - so hopefully it will last for years. What type and length of pole did you end up using?
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From the looks of it I think it’ll hold up very well now! I went with the 24’ Doca Pole
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Replying to @Hewett :
Nice. I did the 30' Doca pole and I have not extended the last section since its a one level home. I suppose its nice to have the option, but it is pretty bouncy, so maybe the shorter one has a little more strength versus the 30 foot one.
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Thanks so much for the boost and rating! Hope it works great for you and let me know if you have thoughts on how to improve it.
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