Looking for recommendations re: security screws for mounting hardware (for Haiti)

[garybeck]

I am travelling to Haiti to install a PV system in a remote area and there is concern that the modules will be stolen. I am looking at using security screws, for both lagging into the roof and also for mounting the modules and building the mounting structure. so I'll need both lag screws and nut/bolts. Both the nuts and bolts will have to be tamperproof. Stainless steel. I came across this website that seems to offer a wide variety http://tamperproof.com does anyone out there have experience with this? any recommendations? please let me know --gary

[Chris @ EcoFasten Solar]

I get asked about these a fair amount and have always recommended Bryce:

http://www.brycefastener.com/

Your mileage may vary, good luck!

[garybeck]

I get asked about these a fair amount and have always recommended Bryce: http://www.brycefastener.com/ Your mileage may vary, good luck!

Chris I see you are in Stowe? I'm right around the corner in Richmond!rem

[Chris @ EcoFasten Solar]

Small world! I'm actually even closer, living in Waterbury these days.

[Mike90250]

McMasterCarr has a lot of good security fasteners.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#security-bolts/=hjsk8m

bolts with 2 pin heads, allen wrench with pin in middle, one way twist screws.....

[garybeck]

McMasterCarr has a lot of good security fasteners.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#security-bolts/=hjsk8m

bolts with 2 pin heads, allen wrench with pin in middle, one way twist screws.....

Thanks Mike that really helps... especially since I already have a McMaster account.

one question.... I'm thinking I need to put security nuts on the modules too. my issue is, whichever I put on the inside of the module frame (facing in towards the front of the module) there is very little clearance there and how am I going to get that fancy tool in there to tighten things up? I've always used a standard wrench to hold the nut in place while I tighten the head of the bolt with a socket wrench. with these security screws and nuts I'm not sure how I can reach in behind with the tool and get the job done. any ideas?

[Mike90250]

Thanks Mike that really helps... especially since I already have a McMaster account.

one question.... I'm thinking I need to put security nuts on the modules too. my issue is, whichever I put on the inside of the module frame (facing in towards the front of the module) there is very little clearance there and how am I going to get that fancy tool in there to tighten things up? I've always used a standard wrench to hold the nut in place while I tighten the head of the bolt with a socket wrench. with these security screws and nuts I'm not sure how I can reach in behind with the tool and get the job done. any ideas?

Well, only one side need to be security, other side can be plain. Make it tough enough, the vandals will jsut smash them

Or get a dingo, and feed it very little.

[garybeck]

Well, only one side need to be security, other side can be plain.

I would think that if they can turn the nut on the back, they could get it off? you're saying it's like a locknut; if they turn it the bolt will turn with it?

[Naptown]

I would think that if they can turn the nut on the back, they could get it off? you're saying it's like a locknut; if they turn it the bolt will turn with it?

Use nylock nuts on the back