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Title: Check your solar panels
Post by: kenhat on October 14, 2019, 02:56:25 pm
I know several people don't tilt there solar panels due to not wanting to go on the roof. I can relate to that but if you don't go on the roof occasionally you might not be getting the best efficiency out of your panels.

see ya
ken 
Title: Re: Check your solar panels
Post by: wolfe10 on October 14, 2019, 03:39:19 pm
Lots and lots of solar in Australia.

When we were in  Mildura 6 weeks ago, virtually all the solar panels were covered with a thick coating of red dust.  Probably not 10% efficient.

Huge dust storm blankets Mildura, turning daylight to midnight in minutes |... (http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/may/08/huge-dust-storm-blankets-mildura-turning-daylight-to-midnight-in-minutes)

But mile after mile of  grapes (wine on the hoof) and citrus.
Title: Re: Check your solar panels
Post by: valento on October 14, 2019, 04:38:10 pm
Wow, do you have pterodactyls flying around there!
Title: Re: Check your solar panels
Post by: bbeane on October 14, 2019, 04:39:56 pm
Looks like a seagull hit the target 🎯
Title: Re: Check your solar panels
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on October 15, 2019, 11:50:46 am
Not only what's on the panel but what's under it. The detritus under my panels when I took off my luggage rack which was just a foot trip hazard was pretty amazing. I had to lift each one and pressure wash it. Took a couple of hours but in the end was much better. Leaves, twigs, branches, etc all hiding under leaving a big mess.
Title: Re: Check your solar panels
Post by: valento on October 15, 2019, 12:29:27 pm

I had to look that one up!  Always learning on this forum ^.^d