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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: richard jagger on September 11, 2013, 06:12:50 pm

Title: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: richard jagger on September 11, 2013, 06:12:50 pm

I have been researching the nature of hydrophobic glass and come up with a few facts. One of the reasons this phenomenon is found  our industry is due nature of pure water being a bad conductor of electric due to a lack of salts in it. The manufacture of glass sheets adds to the problem by having and negative side to the glass which repels water on one side and attracts on the other. I am still trying to find out what to add to water to counter act this effect. If Pilkintons used there heads we could have all the good stuff on the outside.Is there anyone who could shed some light on the matter.
 O K  I know science freak, who cares.

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: bobplum on September 11, 2013, 06:33:21 pm

Hi Sheldon ;)

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: jimiwindows on September 11, 2013, 06:36:31 pm

Hi Sheldon ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: jimiwindows on September 11, 2013, 06:37:10 pm

Try fan jets

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: Lee Burbidge on September 11, 2013, 06:42:04 pm

Smithie I think your research into this area is interesting. Guys like you asking the 'Why's', 'How too's' and discovering solutions to make window cleaners life's easier should be applauded and encouraged. I would love to hear your ideas lee@windowcleaningmagazine.co.uk

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: Dave Willis on September 11, 2013, 07:12:49 pm

acid seems to turn it hydrophobic I've found.

Title: Re: Research into Hyraphbic glass.
Post by: wfp master on September 12, 2013, 05:46:33 pm

vinegar. ;)