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Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels

How To Find A Bad Solar Panel In A String

Close up of a solar panel

People often wonder what’s wrong with their solar panels if the power output drops. While there are many reasons why the power output may drop, many people focus on trying to find a bad solar panel in their string of …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags bad, fault, faulty, string, test

Can You Use Wet And Forget On Solar Panels?

Cleaning brush on a solar panel

An average solar panel is about 50% less efficient when dirty. This is because dirt absorbs some of the energy trying to reach the panel. Still, any debris can decrease the output of your solar panels. Cleaning your solar panel …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags clean, mold, wash, wet and forget

Remove Solar Panel Glass (Steps to Repair and Replace)

Broken solar panel glass hands picking up broken glass

If your solar panel is cracked, it is easier and safer to replace the panel rather than try to repair it.  It is important to remove the glass as soon as possible to stop any possible damage to the solar …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags broken, glass, repair, replace

How to Prevent Solar Panel Theft Camping (Must-Read!)

Camping with solar panels

Are you planning on camping this summer? You might want to consider protecting your solar panels while you’re away. Solar panel theft is a growing problem, with the US Department of Energy estimating that $5 million worth of panels is …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags cables, locks, secure, security, theft

How To Repair A Leak In A Solar Panel (Do This!)

Solar water heaters

A leak in a solar panel requires immediate attention to save costs in lost fluids and the loss in the effectiveness of the solar panel. Leaks in solar heating panels can be repaired, but in some cases, it is not …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags fluid solar, kit, leak, plug, repair

Can You Use Wet and Forget on Solar Panels? (Here’s How)

Cleaning Solar Panels With Brush and Squeegee

An average solar panel is about 50% less efficient when dirty. This is because dirt absorbs some of the energy trying to reach the panel. Still, any debris can decrease the output of your solar panels. Cleaning your solar panel …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags cleaners, cleaning, wash, wet and forget

How to Check Solar Panel Quality (Important Factors)

Solar Panel Cells High Quality

Are you wondering if the quality of your solar panel is good? If so, keep reading as we help you figure out the answer to that question and some other important information you might need to know.  In this blog …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags best, quality, top, worst

Squirrel Nest Under Solar Panels (What To Do)

Squirrel on a Roof

Having local wildlife such as squirrels and birds near your home has its pros and cons. If you have solar panels on your roof or somewhere on your property, you may at some point find that squirrels are nesting underneath. …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags animals, rodents, squirrel

How to Clean Solar Panels with Windex (Do This!)

Dirt and Dust Covered Solar Panel

Picture this. You’re looking at your new solar panels and wondering, “how much money are these beauties going to save me?”. Suddenly a bird flies over and leaves a #2 care package just for you. Can’t wait to get that …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags cleaners, cleaning, windex
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