Jul 06, 2011
New PV Mounting System To Prevent Solar Panel Theft Installing solar panels is like hoisting $50,000 on your roof and leaving it there for all the world to see. A new security brings peace of mind to those worried about theft and vandalism. Every time fuel prices start pushing $4 per gallon in the U.S., there are smattering of stories about people who wake up to find the contents of their gas tank… Read more »
Jun 07, 2011
Over the past two years wire theft in the Metro Vancouver area has reached epidemic proportions. It is generally caused by drug addicts looking for scrap copper to sell to feed their addictions. It was costing my municipality 10′s of thousands of dollars per month to repair and replace the stolen wire. We put together a systematic theft deterrent plan and theft and tampering has been reduced to almost… Read more »
Jun 06, 2011
Vandal Proof Replacement Covers Copper Theft Solution {very simple & inexpensive} Municipalities across the country and around the world are losing millions of dollars to copper thieves. With scrap copper prices reaching 4.00/lb and even higher — and with the suffering economy, copper theft has steadily increased over the past year. Cities and states are taking steps to combat this problem through… Read more »
May 23, 2011
I purchased security nuts from you to secure my home while I am away. I live in a hurricane zone and have metal removable shutters which I install while away, however it is an easy job for a burglar to remove the wingnuts that are supplied, break into the home and steal items. So I found your security nuts and place one on each end of the panels. Now nobody can remove the panels and break in. Problem… Read more »
May 23, 2011
I'm Ken from Krafftkare Autmotive Inc. in Bellwood, IL. I run a automotive and light truck repair shop. One of my fleet accounts has ford vans, and they wanted me to find a tamperproof bolt for the side door hinges. I searched and called all the local places in me area, but could not find a thing. Then the search on the internet. The problem was that I needed a metric bolt (8mm). I ran across you web… Read more »
May 23, 2011
Sun Light & Power regularly includes Customized Bryce Security Hardware in our Project Proposals and RFP proposed project solutions. Installing a solar is meant to be a long term solution. Indeed, there are very few other products in this era of "planned obsolescence" that can genuinely be expected to perform and provide significant value for 20 to 30 years. It is imperative that our customers have… Read more »
Apr 18, 2011
Solar panel theft is a growing problem. Bryce Fastener, Inc. of Gilbert, Arizona has developed a keyed locking fastener which replaces standard fasteners of any size. Bryce Key-Rex™ Fastener The Key-Rex™ fastener is keyed and licensed to each new customer insuring that only the licensed owner of the key code can gain access to the drivers. The Key-Rex™ fastener is made from 302 stainless and… Read more »
Apr 06, 2011
(A KeyRex Bolt is seen on a SnapNrack module mid clamp at an REC Solar Ground Mount Installation. Photo Courtesy of REC Solar) The best security deterrent should work remotely, last 30 years, and stop the professional thief. Unfortunately, what most people choose does not meet these criteria. REC Solar wanted something better for their commercial ground mount solar installations. “When REC Solar… Read more »
Mar 23, 2011
Theft of credit card terminals is a difficult challenge for retailers. Readers contain important customer information such as credit card and pin numbers that can easily be compromised by a would-be thief. Engineered Network Systems (ENS) and Bryce Fasteners, Inc. provide a locking solution to keep retailers' terminals safe. The quality products of ENS are specifically engineered and designed to adapt… Read more »
Mar 23, 2011
Municipalities across the country are suffering huge losses to copper thieves. Copper prices are reaching all-time highs - and with the suffering economy, copper theft has steadily increased over the past year. The city of Mesa, Arizona, is no exception. In Mesa, pull boxes that store electrical utility lines were being broken into because of the valuable copper wire contained inside. Thieves were… Read more »