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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: oasisdweeb on January 16, 2012, 09:06:53 pm

Title: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: oasisdweeb on January 16, 2012, 09:06:53 pm
been asking some of my customers if i can clean there solar panels but told they were self cleaning.but i know someone who works for e o n and he reckons this is rubbish.any theory s pls
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: mark m on January 16, 2012, 09:16:17 pm
They can`t be self cleaning when it is not raining in the most productive time of the year summer time If you look at my website it explains when to get your solor panels clean  ;D ;D
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: carl stanton on January 16, 2012, 09:19:27 pm
oh thats why there dirty and the odd ones greening up!

mark m, do you just use a standard wfp brush or there is one for solar panels i beleive.

i started cleaning them about 6 years ago and just used a normal brush
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: mark m on January 16, 2012, 09:33:36 pm
oh thats why there dirty and the odd ones greening up!

mark m, do you just use a standard wfp brush or there is one for solar panels i beleive.

i started cleaning them about 6 years ago and just used a normal brush




i use a xtreme ( black brush )
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: oasisdweeb on January 16, 2012, 09:52:41 pm
wat s yr web adress mark m
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: jouk45 on January 16, 2012, 10:05:46 pm
lol all rubish, am getting more solar panel cleaning jobs every month, i never ever thought of solar panel cleaning before, but now i have loads on my books, thank god for bird sh&*% lol
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: carl stanton on January 16, 2012, 10:06:56 pm
oasisweeb clickk on the world icon under mark m and links to website
Title: Re: are solar panels self cleaning?
Post by: VSP Home Care on January 16, 2012, 10:15:03 pm
There are a few threads running on Solar/PV systems.  Pure water is all that's needed despite what some companies might say, just make sure your covered under your insurance to work on them.

March to September is apparently the right time for a clean, twice yearly  :)