I cleaned my system in Palm Springs with rain-ex every 4 months. It did a great
job and left a coating that keep the dust from sticking to the modules
I probably didn't need to clean it that often, but it was easily accessible. I
put a garden sprayer on a hose to coat the panels after I cleaned them using
a dust mop on an extension handle to remove any dirt. Each time they needed
less cleaning. Rain-ex keeps the dirt from sticking.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"
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From: Solar Energy Solutions <solarenergysoluti...@yahoo.com>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning Modules
We use a mild solution of Cascade dishwashing soap and a car wash brush. We
have been tempted by a product call "Power Boost".
Andrew Koyaanisqatsi
President
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Since 1987,
Moving Portland and Beyond
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From: Benn Kilburn - DayStar Renewable Energy <b...@daystarsolar.ca>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning Modules
Corey,
If rain water isn't doing good enough, which it usually does depending on angle
and other factors…..
-pick up a window washing squeegee (like at a gas station) that you can add a
longer, maybe telescopic handle. That works great.
-Just use water, it works fine. There is no need for additional chemicals or
cleaners. If bird crap or dirt is particularly stubborn just wet it, scrub it,
wet it again and let it soak a few minutes, then it should wipe right off.
Keep in mind most module mfgrs recommend nothing more than a mild detergent
added to water (read the specific module instructions).
-Be wary of temp differences between water and module glass. Cold water on hot
glass can cause the glass to crack. Best to wash in the morning before the
glass heats up.
I've seen a few module washing products (automatic sprayers) advertised, but
have no first hand experience with any.
Good luck,
benn
From: Corey Shalanski <cshalan...@joule-energy.com>
Reply-To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:20 PM
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning Modules
Greetings Wrenches,
>
>
>I am wondering if anyone can offer tried-and-true tips for cleaning modules:
>tools, materials, methods?
>
>
>--
>Corey Shalanski
>Joule Energy
>New Orleans, LA
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