Description
Solar Mesh Speed Clip for fixing mesh to panels that do not have a lip on the underside frame for traditional fixing clips.
Available in 30mm 35mm & 40mm sizes to suit most solar panel frames.
The clips can be supplied in UV stabilized clear polycarbonate or black polycarbonate to match the chosen mesh colour.
Remove warranty conflicts when installing bird proofing mesh to your solar panels as there is no drilling into the panel frame.
Choosing and fitting the Solar Mesh Speed Clip
The speed clip is for solar panels that have no lip on the underside of the frame, so the traditional clips have nothing to hook on to. It clips on to the side of the panel frame and passes through the mesh apertures to hold the mesh in place, with no drilling. If your panels do have a return lip, the premium adjustable clip or the push fit clip is the alternative.
Specification
| Sizes | 30mm, 35mm and 40mm |
|---|---|
| Colours | Clear or black, to match the mesh colour you choose |
| Material | UV stabilised polycarbonate |
| Fixing | Clips on to the side of the panel frame; no drilling into the frame |
| Recommended quantity | 5 clips for every 1m of mesh; clip the joints and space the clips equally |
| Mesh it holds | galvanised, black PVC coated or stainless steel 25mm x 12.5mm solar mesh |
Which solar mesh clip?
| Clip | Panel frame | Fixing | Removable | Typical quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Mesh Speed Clip (30, 35 or 40mm) | No lip needed; clips on to the side of the frame | Through the mesh apertures | Yes, by reversing the fitting | 5 per metre of mesh |
| Premium Adjustable Solarguard Mesh Clip (also in a box of 60) | Needs a return lip on the underside | Speed washer plus hand-tightened locking nut | Yes, can be removed for servicing | About 2 per metre (spaced every 450mm) |
| Solarguard Mesh Clip Push Fit (also in a box of 60) | Needs a return lip on the underside | Ratchet washer that works like a cable tie | No, single use | About 2 per metre (spaced every 450mm) |
Which size speed clip do I need?
Measure the depth of your solar panel frame and choose the size that matches it: 30mm, 35mm or 40mm. Our installation guide shows where to measure.
How many speed clips do I need?
We recommend 5 clips for every metre of mesh. Add up the lengths of all the sides of your array to get the perimeter, then multiply by 5. A 20m perimeter, for example, needs 100 clips. Our speed clip kits include 150 clips with 30m of mesh, which is the same rate.
Will fitting them affect my panel warranty?
The clips fix to the panel frame without any drilling, which removes the warranty conflicts that come with drilling into the frame.
Can I take the mesh off to clean the panels?
Yes. Our installation guide explains that the speed clip is simple to remove for maintenance and cleaning by reversing the way it was fitted.
Clear or black?
Choose clear or black to match your mesh. Black sits well with the black PVC coated mesh.
For the full fitting method, step by step, see our solar mesh installation guide. To compare every kit on price, see what it costs to pigeon proof solar panels.
Not sure whether mesh or spikes suits your panels? See our comparison of solar panel mesh vs spikes.
All wild birds, including feral pigeons and gulls, are protected by law, so check for active nests before you fit anything and never disturb one. Our page on bird control and the law explains what you can and cannot do.
