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steve garwood
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As I have never cleaned one, I have no idea whether they are different to cleaning windows or how long it would take to clean each. And as it seems to be an annual thing presumably they get quite a build up on them. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
steve garwood
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They don't take any longer than a standard window in my experience as there are no frames to mess about with.
I always ask if there's an isolator switch and if so, to turn it off. This obviously stops any electricity flow.
Good luck
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An isolator won't stop any charge from the panels
It would only isolate the current from travelling into the house as the panels can't be turned off due to how they work.. they are always making electricity
steve garwood
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It's a belt and braces approach. The more 'off' switches the better with water I.m.o. I even wear wellies when cleaning them (rubber soles!) lol
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I charge £2 per panel and a min charge of £20 but i am looking at raising this to £3 a panel and a min charge of £30 now.
I used to do a lot but maybe 5 - 10 jobs a year. Still it slowly paid of my extreme 47 and its still like new
I used to do a lot but maybe 5 - 10 jobs a year. Still it slowly paid of my extreme 47 and its still like new
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maddydog
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I think i read somewhere that the utility companies recommend that the panels are isolated before cleaning.
It is a complete fallacy as the panels are always live and if anything was gonna pass a current down your pole it would be the panels the brush is touching
Isolating the supply to the house would make no difference whatsoever
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Surely turning off the power is actually more dangerous? Imagine if the box has faulty wires :1f635:
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Thanks Doug, better viewed on a pc but performs very very well indeed.
Still a monumental list of things to do on it but its just time
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Sort of thing I would want professional guidance for before going ahead. Electricity, carbon, and water don't mix!
Suppose you could always clean them at night ?
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