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HarryHill
Morning guys,
I'm new to this forum, and please excuse the fact that this question may have been asked (and answered) already, but I wanted to ask about the best method for cleaning solar panels. The thing is (like many people's) my original installer went bust, which shouldn't have come as a surprise to me, since I hadn't heard from them for a couple of years. Anyway, their original contract included regular cleaning of the solar panels, but since they're no longer around, I wondered if I could do it myself.
I know that it's claimed to be best to use deionized water, rather than from a tap, but I've heard several other tips (from other companies trying to sell me replacement inverters etc.) which can appear contradictory. Some have told me to sweep any loose dust off the panels first, with a dry brush. Others say just to wash it off with water. Another industry professional recently told me he uses his pressure-washer on his own panels at home.
If you look at the Karcher website, they even have a video of rotary brushes being used with detergent on the end of an extension-pole to clean solar-panels (just like you might do with your kitchen floor)!
I just wondered if there was a 'best way' of doing it, and also if there was any need to disconnect the panels from the inverter with the switches, if there was any danger of electrocution. Thanks in advance.
I'm new to this forum, and please excuse the fact that this question may have been asked (and answered) already, but I wanted to ask about the best method for cleaning solar panels. The thing is (like many people's) my original installer went bust, which shouldn't have come as a surprise to me, since I hadn't heard from them for a couple of years. Anyway, their original contract included regular cleaning of the solar panels, but since they're no longer around, I wondered if I could do it myself.
I know that it's claimed to be best to use deionized water, rather than from a tap, but I've heard several other tips (from other companies trying to sell me replacement inverters etc.) which can appear contradictory. Some have told me to sweep any loose dust off the panels first, with a dry brush. Others say just to wash it off with water. Another industry professional recently told me he uses his pressure-washer on his own panels at home.
If you look at the Karcher website, they even have a video of rotary brushes being used with detergent on the end of an extension-pole to clean solar-panels (just like you might do with your kitchen floor)!
I just wondered if there was a 'best way' of doing it, and also if there was any need to disconnect the panels from the inverter with the switches, if there was any danger of electrocution. Thanks in advance.