Don't ever step/walk on solar panels, Never use chemicals (aka Soap) that are not specifically designed for solar panels and Never use a power washer. Oh, and never, ever use a squeegee. I really hope nobody follow this guys very poor instruction on cleaning solar panels.
Just as a FYI, check your warranty. Some manufacturers will void your warranty if you use a pressure washer. They are not designed for high pressure water protection. Especially the new stuff.
Correction: every solar manufacturer warranty guideline: do not walk on panels, do not use high pressure washers and never use chemicals/soaps that are not approved by them. Unless you wanna void the warranty and have a $$$ insurance claim
@@solarcocleaning8006 that's what I'm screaming I would be completely terrified even thinking about walking down the seams when my system was first installed installers dropped one of the panels less than three feet and shattered it and now you're talkin about a 200 plus lb man walking across something like it's nothing. As far as the pressure washing thing goes a small low pressure electric pressure washer I doubt is going to hurt anything when they say no pressure washing they're talkin about those pressure washers they can cut holes in concrete.
Good video but for all the people watching, you are not supposed to pressure wash the solar panels or apply any kind of soap. You could be potentially harming them and getting the warranty immediately void. Just use clean water and a soft brush. Also, stepping on them is the same thing, you could break them and the warranty will not cover the damage caused by you. Be careful.
Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to not put anything on there that causes beading. I want the water to sheet off. Here in Hawaii with the red dirt it just makes red dirt beads on the panels after it rains. Thanks for sharing your idea and watching the channel.
@@HawaiiDetailing Hopefully one day I can go visit Hawaii, my family has gone and loved it, but I didn’t get to go because at the time I was in college and repairing my old mustangs engine that I no longer own. I regret not going now that I’m older. If I find any quick coatings that tend to sheet instead of bead I’ll let you know. Take care man.
I know. Funny. Walk only on the parts that are supported directly by the racking underneath. Use some common sense and they will be fine. There are arrays that are 50x50 with no other way to do it. I would choose my safety rather then hang off the side of the roof trying to clean them or maybe they think I could levitate over them hahahahha. Thanks for watching
Man, this is my first day on your channel and you are hitting everything I need. I'm getting pannels installed on august 18th and I've often thoughtt why is there not a company that cleans solar panels. Maybe I should start one.. Maybe cleaning them does not make much of a difference? We'll see what you say. Here in PHoenix, AZ we only get 7 inches of rain a year so we can't depend on rain alone to clean therm. Thanks for doing this.
Joe, it is recommended to clean your solar panels at least twice per year. This simple preventative maintenance measure will keep the panels at and sometimes above the intended production output levels. Of course, with our summer heat here in Arizona, cleaning the panels should be avoided in the middle of the day, because who wants to be out in 115+ degree temps and have sweat running down your back side!! Anyway, unless you want to or can afford to buy the proper equipment (runs in the thousands of dollars), let a company that deals with solar panel cleaning do the job.
@@lg187788 hello I have about 29 panels. It’s on a two-story home in North Phoenix near I 17 and Jomax. Could you give me an approximate idea what it would cost to get them cleaned?
You never walk on your panels. You can easily damage them. I install them here and what you’ve done is a big no no. Great that you’re cleaning them, but please don’t walk on them.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. You do have to be careful on the panels. I only do this on my flat roof array. You only step on the parts of the panel where the roof racking is underneath. It is supported well and really strong. I watch people all over Hawaii waking all over them all the time. I thought the same thing. After researching and asking different installers I realized they can take hurricane winds with debris smashing into them and not bend or break. You do need to use common sense and only step where they are supported. I would say if you are unsure of any of this than stay off of them. I myself would rather step on them than fall off the roof. But that’s my personal choice. Thanks for watching
Funny channel. Thanks for sharing. Mine are dusty as shit and my roof is high AF and pitched like a mofo. I live adjacent to a natl forest and cleaning them is going to be an ongoing thing so I’m looking for a solution to keep me off the roof and preferably even off a ladder. Does such a solution even exist? I have an extension for my power washer but it’s not viable- as you can imagine, the second you hit the spray button the pressure from the water spraying moves the end of the wand… and is impossible to control. Picture a cartoon. All ideas welcome!
Another great review Jeremy. Can you recommend a solar panel brand and/or inverter brand? What do’s/don’ts do you recommend for choosing solar? Thanks! Look forward to the next one.
I want to do a detailed video on my solar that covers all that stuff. I have had mine a really long time and am super happy with it. I was an early adopter. Thanks for watching and I plan to do that vid soon.
350 Q Cells, Solar Edge or Enphase inverters will do just fine. If your roof has complex pitches with less roof space then you’ll want to look into panels w higher production
@@HawaiiDetailing since it has been a year or so, have you stopped cleaning those panels the way you did in that video? Are you using the proper equipment and have you stopped using chemicals?
Finally!, the video we have all been waiting for. What about the two tilted panels on the side? and the others on the other roof? hope there will be another video coming soon on those #goodstuff #solarpanelcleaning
Those are solar water heating panels. I plan on doing a video soon about the whole system in a little more detail. Depends on how tough everyone is on this video. So far It seems to draw out the critics. Hard to make a tough crowd happy. Lol. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
What about a solution to apply after you've cleaned and dry the panels? Do you use any? Something to allow less dust to stick and less water marks to be formed.
@@HawaiiDetailing Hey there use a product that will sheet water off, if you apply Turtle wax flex wax while panels are wet it becomes a sheet product and wont bead. I have done this with my solar panels and it works very well.
A shining example of how NOT to clean solar panels. Warranties invalidated for no less than THREE reasons during the video, as well as the cleaner leaving himself wide open to electrocution. 🤦🏻♂️
Always be carful with any panels. If you walk on them it should be on the metal edge and only step where there is racking underneath to support your weight. If there is any doubt stay off of them and use a long handles brush. Thanks for watching
I'm in Australia. I've never cleaned my panels as wasn't sure on safety. I have a solar meter outside with a on/off switch and a main switch on my power board. Do I turn them off to clean panels? Is there a risk of getting electrocuted? I share my panels with my neighbour as our homes are connected. He has a switch and meter also.
There is no risk of getting electrocuted that I am aware of. I have been doing this for over 10 years. I leave them on and wash away. It’s best to wash them in the evening just like you would your car. Thanks for watching.
I would really advise not to walk on your panels, even on flip-flops, if the cells crack the panels create hotspots, burning the back coating, allowing moisture in and shortening their lifespan significantly.
I use a 30' water fed pole brush. I can reach 3 rows of panels from the ground without a ladder. I reach 6 of the 7 rows on my system from the roof. I would never even consider stepping on my panels. I only use DI filtered 0ppm water at service pressure for a mineral spot free finish.
Great effort to clean it. Isn't this critical for the solar panels to crack while you were putting weight on it? How much weight a solar panel sheet can resist? Please if possible do one video for a solar system you install in your house and the technicalities
They can handle hurricane winds with debris hitting them. Step with caution where the racking is and there are no problems. Been doing it for 10+ years. My personal safety is most important. Don’t walk around the edge of the roof and fall off trying to avoid hurting the panels. I only do this on the flat roof as there is no other way to access them. I have 2 other arrays on a pitched roof that I chance it and crawl around the edge. It’s sketchy at best. I Use a telescope pole brush and stay on the ground whenever I can. It’s safer. I plan on doing a video on solar soon. Thanks for watching.
Bueno cada quien con lo suyo .la verdad no veo bien pararse sobre las placas solares no están diseñadas para aguantar el peso de una persona.y además veo que al pararse sobre ella se reflexionan y eso provoca agrietamiento y los puntos de las soldaduras se afloja y eso provoca puntos calientes
I assume it would be prohibitively expensive, but would putting some cheap ceramic coating on the glass help them stay cleaner throughout the year? Barring that, would it be worth a cheaper protectant like Bead Maker?
I thought about it and don't want water beading on the panels. With the beading the dirt tends to pool up in spots and gets dirtier over time. I prefer the water to sheet off as much as possible. good idea and thanks for sharing
Only on the parts that have the racking right underneath. They don’t budge. They are certified to handle a hurricane but don’t step directly on the glass just in case. Thanks for watching
Definitely use common sense and walk only on structurally supported parts only and not straight on the glass. Step only on the metal edge of the panel directly over the racking. If you feel that’s not safe in any way don’t do it. That’s my thought. Been doing it for 10+ years with no problems at all. But if you stand on a unsupported section directly on the glass all bets are off. Thanks for watching
I don’t want to clean your panels. You should do it yourself. It’s easy. Mine have worked great for over 12 years. They still look brand new too. People say don’t step on them. If you do, step over the roof racking on the metal supports and there is not problem at all. This is how they clean the large 50 panel wide arrays on the top of commercial buildings? Panels are also damage rated to be hit by debris during a hurricane and be fine. Washing panels with a mild soap is also the same way to safely clean a 100k + car. It will not hurt a $200 panel? My pressure washer only puts out 1000 psi so there is not any risk of water damage during this process either. But as I always say and try hard to make crystal clear, if you don’t have the appropriate level of a skills or knowledge to know what you can safely do it’s always best to hire a pro and pay.
DO NOT pressure wash solar panels, do not use soaps, do not walk on your panels! Nearly everything he is doing is damaging his panels. Clean them with softened or deionized water.
Do what makes you happy. My pressure washer is only 1000 psi. You can spray it 6” away from a $250k Ferrari paint and trim with absolutely no damage guaranteed. A hurricane rated solar panel that cost $250 will be just fine. My panels are in absolutely perfect shape and making great power. Over a decade + of cleaning them whenever they are dirty and they are still kicking butt. No water spots, no damage at all. I installed these panels back before it was even cool to have them. They get dirty I clean them. 1 or 2 times a year is plenty. Wait until you have deionized water and a bunch of specialty tools and you will never get it done. Use some general situational awareness and do it today. Walk directly over the metal racking on the metal edge of the panel. If you don’t have the general skills or life experience to execute a task like this without destroying things stay off the roof and hire a pro. Hope that helps buddy.
To get to the middle. Stand only on supported metal edges over the rail supports. I installed these and know what underneath. If you don’t know what you are doing I would not get on the roof. Thanks for watching.
Wow, standing on fragile solar panels...? Using unapproved cleaning chemicals...? and using a pressure washer...LOL DO NOT DO WHAT THIS GUY IS DOING...!!!
Hire this guy for 2k instead. Hahahaha. Just kidding man. Those panels are rated to take debris hits in a hurricane. The pressure washer is 1000 psi. You have to use common sense when taking on DIY projects. This was not an instruction video for people to blindly go after a project. It targets people with DIY skills that want to do projects without hearing about how hard it is. With that being said If you don’t know that you shouldn’t stand on the glass directly and that you should stand on a structurally supported part of the panel then hire a pro for sure. On my channel I always recommend to hire a pro as a standard especially when in doubt. As for cleaners I work on $100k + vehicles paint. This glass is not a problem. Oh I also have been doing this cleaning biannually on my personal system for about 15 years with no problems. Thanks for encouraging me to clarify some of these things for those of you out there that think this way. I mean all of this in the most positive way. Thanks for watching
So I like your videos but you're saying caution don't do this you never said one thing about don't do something with the solar panel so you can hurt it I have solar panels so I was concerned you just wasted 5 minutes of my time or 10 minutes of my time
Not sure what you mean. I said caution don’t fall off of the roof. Washing the panels is straight forward. I did exactly what I filmed. Sorry if you think it was a waste of time. Thanks for watching anyway.
@@HawaiiDetailing I think he was referring to the title of the video and was a bit disappointed when "avoiding this costly mistake" turned out to be wear a harness so you don't fall off the roof. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the vid and excited to see the full set up. Can you include the cost breakdown, lifespan of panels before replacement, and how many months/years it took you to break even and recoup the costs of the panels?
You know what. My bad I did not pay full attention and missed that part. Really like your videos and please keep them coming.. I learned some tricks when washing down my grill. Thank you
@@billkessel9552 the costly mistake is having dirty panels and they don’t make full power. They lose about 20% efficiency when they are dirty. For me that’s about $75 a month. Do that for a year or 2 and that’s a costly mistake. Sorry for the confusion. Yeah man. All good. Thanks for watching
@@KingRockets yeah thanks. I plan on it. I have a few videos in the works and then I will I’ve deeper into the solar. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
To everyone watching do not step on your solar panels that’s a great way to damage them. Soaps leave a residue which make dust accumulate faster.
Don't ever step/walk on solar panels, Never use chemicals (aka Soap) that are not specifically designed for solar panels and Never use a power washer. Oh, and never, ever use a squeegee. I really hope nobody follow this guys very poor instruction on cleaning solar panels.
Just as a FYI, check your warranty. Some manufacturers will void your warranty if you use a pressure washer.
They are not designed for high pressure water protection. Especially the new stuff.
Thanks for the suggestion
Correction: every solar manufacturer warranty guideline: do not walk on panels, do not use high pressure washers and never use chemicals/soaps that are not approved by them. Unless you wanna void the warranty and have a $$$ insurance claim
@@solarcocleaning8006 that's what I'm screaming I would be completely terrified even thinking about walking down the seams when my system was first installed installers dropped one of the panels less than three feet and shattered it and now you're talkin about a 200 plus lb man walking across something like it's nothing. As far as the pressure washing thing goes a small low pressure electric pressure washer I doubt is going to hurt anything when they say no pressure washing they're talkin about those pressure washers they can cut holes in concrete.
Good video but for all the people watching, you are not supposed to pressure wash the solar panels or apply any kind of soap. You could be potentially harming them and getting the warranty immediately void. Just use clean water and a soft brush. Also, stepping on them is the same thing, you could break them and the warranty will not cover the damage caused by you. Be careful.
Great video brother. Just reminded me that I have to clean mine since we haven't had any rain in a while. 👍💯
Yeah you gotta make that power. Thanks for watching
Hey man I wanted to let you know you can use Geyon wet coat after you clean them and you can pressure wash it off and them dry then with your squeegee
Thanks for the tip. I have been trying to not put anything on there that causes beading. I want the water to sheet off. Here in Hawaii with the red dirt it just makes red dirt beads on the panels after it rains. Thanks for sharing your idea and watching the channel.
@@HawaiiDetailing Hopefully one day I can go visit Hawaii, my family has gone and loved it, but I didn’t get to go because at the time I was in college and repairing my old mustangs engine that I no longer own. I regret not going now that I’m older. If I find any quick coatings that tend to sheet instead of bead I’ll let you know. Take care man.
@@diruelas thanks.
Now I have to ask. What was/or still is your career? And have you always lived in Hawaii? Keep the great videos coming!
Lmao I’m just here for the comments
Everyone spazzing out because omg he walked on the panels lmao
I know. Funny. Walk only on the parts that are supported directly by the racking underneath. Use some common sense and they will be fine. There are arrays that are 50x50 with no other way to do it. I would choose my safety rather then hang off the side of the roof trying to clean them or maybe they think I could levitate over them hahahahha. Thanks for watching
Man, this is my first day on your channel and you are hitting everything I need. I'm getting pannels installed on august 18th and I've often thoughtt why is there not a company that cleans solar panels. Maybe I should start one.. Maybe cleaning them does not make much of a difference? We'll see what you say. Here in PHoenix, AZ we only get 7 inches of rain a year so we can't depend on rain alone to clean therm. Thanks for doing this.
Joe, it is recommended to clean your solar panels at least twice per year. This simple preventative maintenance measure will keep the panels at and sometimes above the intended production output levels. Of course, with our summer heat here in Arizona, cleaning the panels should be avoided in the middle of the day, because who wants to be out in 115+ degree temps and have sweat running down your back side!! Anyway, unless you want to or can afford to buy the proper equipment (runs in the thousands of dollars), let a company that deals with solar panel cleaning do the job.
I do solar cleaning, bird proofing, and bird spikes for a living here in Arizona. Let me know i can give you a quote.😊
@@lg187788 hello I have about 29 panels. It’s on a two-story home in North Phoenix near I 17 and Jomax. Could you give me an approximate idea what it would cost to get them cleaned?
You never walk on your panels. You can easily damage them. I install them here and what you’ve done is a big no no. Great that you’re cleaning them, but please don’t walk on them.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. You do have to be careful on the panels. I only do this on my flat roof array. You only step on the parts of the panel where the roof racking is underneath. It is supported well and really strong. I watch people all over Hawaii waking all over them all the time. I thought the same thing. After researching and asking different installers I realized they can take hurricane winds with debris smashing into them and not bend or break. You do need to use common sense and only step where they are supported. I would say if you are unsure of any of this than stay off of them. I myself would rather step on them than fall off the roof. But that’s my personal choice. Thanks for watching
You CAN walk on them as long as you’re walking on them like he is, the corners and where the mids and ends (clamps) are located.
@@carriv thanks for sharing your thoughts and joining in on this thread.
Microfractures
On the first page of the install of the pannels from the manufacturer says do not walk on the pannels your create microfractures
do you need to turn of the main ? or any connections before you get on the roof ?
Great video, So how long did it take to clean it from start to finish.
An hour or so if you are all set up.
Glad you like solar and KNOW the benefits. Some homeowners here in SoCal despise solar even though it saves people fortunes at no cost lmfao
Solar is one of my best decisions ever. Thanks
What kind of pressure washing set up is that?.... Very cool!!
In the description check out my pressure washer video. It goes into detail on the whole rig with links. Thanks
Funny channel. Thanks for sharing. Mine are dusty as shit and my roof is high AF and pitched like a mofo. I live adjacent to a natl forest and cleaning them is going to be an ongoing thing so I’m looking for a solution to keep me off the roof and preferably even off a ladder. Does such a solution even exist? I have an extension for my power washer but it’s not viable- as you can imagine, the second you hit the spray button the pressure from the water spraying moves the end of the wand… and is impossible to control. Picture a cartoon. All ideas welcome!
Look at tools that professional window washers use. They have proper extension poles and tools that should work for you. Thanks for watching
Another great review Jeremy. Can you recommend a solar panel brand and/or inverter brand? What do’s/don’ts do you recommend for choosing solar? Thanks! Look forward to the next one.
I want to do a detailed video on my solar that covers all that stuff. I have had mine a really long time and am super happy with it. I was an early adopter. Thanks for watching and I plan to do that vid soon.
350 Q Cells, Solar Edge or Enphase inverters will do just fine. If your roof has complex pitches with less roof space then you’ll want to look into panels w higher production
@@HawaiiDetailing since it has been a year or so, have you stopped cleaning those panels the way you did in that video? Are you using the proper equipment and have you stopped using chemicals?
Finally!, the video we have all been waiting for.
What about the two tilted panels on the side? and the others on the other roof?
hope there will be another video coming soon on those
#goodstuff #solarpanelcleaning
Those are solar water heating panels. I plan on doing a video soon about the whole system in a little more detail. Depends on how tough everyone is on this video. So far It seems to draw out the critics. Hard to make a tough crowd happy. Lol. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
What about a solution to apply after you've cleaned and dry the panels?
Do you use any?
Something to allow less dust to stick and less water marks to be formed.
I don’t have a solution for that. I don’t want the water beading on there as it will collect more dirt. If you have any ideas let me know. Thanks
@@HawaiiDetailing Hey there use a product that will sheet water off, if you apply Turtle wax flex wax while panels are wet it becomes a sheet product and wont bead. I have done this with my solar panels and it works very well.
Great Job! Next time you need to put Bead Maker on it! Ha Ha!
Hahahaha. Thanks for watching
A shining example of how NOT to clean solar panels. Warranties invalidated for no less than THREE reasons during the video, as well as the cleaner leaving himself wide open to electrocution. 🤦🏻♂️
Does it matter if its really hot when your cleaning the solar panels?
I say no. It’s crazy sunny followed by rain showers here all the time. Just don’t let any cleaning products dry on the surface prior to rinsing.
How can you walk on the solar panels? Being glass layer, does it not break easily?
They can withstand a hurricane. Walk on the metal edges only over the roof racking and think light. Thanks for watching
Is it safe to walk on all solar panels or just your panels?
Always be carful with any panels. If you walk on them it should be on the metal edge and only step where there is racking underneath to support your weight. If there is any doubt stay off of them and use a long handles brush. Thanks for watching
Can I wash the lower face of solar panels (side that is on the lower side with wires running from one panel to the other)
Yes. Just be careful with the high pressure water around the wires.
I'm in Australia. I've never cleaned my panels as wasn't sure on safety. I have a solar meter outside with a on/off switch and a main switch on my power board. Do I turn them off to clean panels? Is there a risk of getting electrocuted?
I share my panels with my neighbour as our homes are connected. He has a switch and meter also.
There is no risk of getting electrocuted that I am aware of. I have been doing this for over 10 years. I leave them on and wash away. It’s best to wash them in the evening just like you would your car. Thanks for watching.
Thankyou.
I would really advise not to walk on your panels, even on flip-flops, if the cells crack the panels create hotspots, burning the back coating, allowing moisture in and shortening their lifespan significantly.
How else would you clean it, you have no choice to walk on it.
I use a 30' water fed pole brush. I can reach 3 rows of panels from the ground without a ladder. I reach 6 of the 7 rows on my system from the roof. I would never even consider stepping on my panels. I only use DI filtered 0ppm water at service pressure for a mineral spot free finish.
Btw, awesome sunflower field! Where do I find that at on island!? Lol
Was in the dole plantation. Thanks for watching
Great effort to clean it. Isn't this critical for the solar panels to crack while you were putting weight on it? How much weight a solar panel sheet can resist?
Please if possible do one video for a solar system you install in your house and the technicalities
They can handle hurricane winds with debris hitting them. Step with caution where the racking is and there are no problems. Been doing it for 10+ years. My personal safety is most important. Don’t walk around the edge of the roof and fall off trying to avoid hurting the panels. I only do this on the flat roof as there is no other way to access them. I have 2 other arrays on a pitched roof that I chance it and crawl around the edge. It’s sketchy at best. I Use a telescope pole brush and stay on the ground whenever I can. It’s safer. I plan on doing a video on solar soon. Thanks for watching.
Interesting concept! I guess everyone has their own way of cleaning them 👍
Yeah. Got to keep them clean. Thanks for watching
You the best man your fan from north africa
Thanks a lot. Thanks for watching
Good stuff thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Man I gotta get me some panels on my roof, I like that ac running at all times 😿
Yeah man. I am so happy I got these. Saved me tens of thousands of dollars and still going strong. Thanks for watching
Bueno cada quien con lo suyo .la verdad no veo bien pararse sobre las placas solares no están diseñadas para aguantar el peso de una persona.y además veo que al pararse sobre ella se reflexionan y eso provoca agrietamiento y los puntos de las soldaduras se afloja y eso provoca puntos calientes
I assume it would be prohibitively expensive, but would putting some cheap ceramic coating on the glass help them stay cleaner throughout the year? Barring that, would it be worth a cheaper protectant like Bead Maker?
I thought about it and don't want water beading on the panels. With the beading the dirt tends to pool up in spots and gets dirtier over time. I prefer the water to sheet off as much as possible. good idea and thanks for sharing
Great video! I need to get mine cleaned, its been a minute since 🤣
Hahaha. Yeah have to clean everything. Thanks for watching
Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching
I’ll tell ya what . You could really see how dirty those panels were . They look great now
Great 👍🏼
Thanks Tony. Thanks for watching
Lol degreaser is a NO NO on solar panels and walking on glass is definitely another NO. Wow folks do not do this to your solar panels.
No appearance by Bead Maker in the video? That's a drag.
Hahaha. This is the 1 case I do not want water beading in the surface of the panels. The dirt will collect and reduce efficiency. Thanks for watching
What happened to your hand :(. U ok ?
Yeah. I don’t even remember it so must have been minor. Thanks
Walk on the panels ?
Only on the parts that have the racking right underneath. They don’t budge. They are certified to handle a hurricane but don’t step directly on the glass just in case. Thanks for watching
You did like everything wrong 😂
Thanks.
Never walk on solar panels micro fracture and you can slip and fall and that is just wrong.
Definitely use common sense and walk only on structurally supported parts only and not straight on the glass. Step only on the metal edge of the panel directly over the racking. If you feel that’s not safe in any way don’t do it. That’s my thought. Been doing it for 10+ years with no problems at all. But if you stand on a unsupported section directly on the glass all bets are off. Thanks for watching
Walking on it 😮
that's no way i let you clean my solar panels
I don’t want to clean your panels. You should do it yourself. It’s easy. Mine have worked great for over 12 years. They still look brand new too. People say don’t step on them. If you do, step over the roof racking on the metal supports and there is not problem at all. This is how they clean the large 50 panel wide arrays on the top of commercial buildings? Panels are also damage rated to be hit by debris during a hurricane and be fine. Washing panels with a mild soap is also the same way to safely clean a 100k + car. It will not hurt a $200 panel? My pressure washer only puts out 1000 psi so there is not any risk of water damage during this process either. But as I always say and try hard to make crystal clear, if you don’t have the appropriate level of a skills or knowledge to know what you can safely do it’s always best to hire a pro and pay.
Man you were walking on your panels you could break it.iya not recommended to walk on panles while washing
DO NOT pressure wash solar panels, do not use soaps, do not walk on your panels! Nearly everything he is doing is damaging his panels. Clean them with softened or deionized water.
Do what makes you happy. My pressure washer is only 1000 psi. You can spray it 6” away from a $250k Ferrari paint and trim with absolutely no damage guaranteed. A hurricane rated solar panel that cost $250 will be just fine. My panels are in absolutely perfect shape and making great power. Over a decade + of cleaning them whenever they are dirty and they are still kicking butt. No water spots, no damage at all. I installed these panels back before it was even cool to have them. They get dirty I clean them. 1 or 2 times a year is plenty. Wait until you have deionized water and a bunch of specialty tools and you will never get it done. Use some general situational awareness and do it today. Walk directly over the metal racking on the metal edge of the panel. If you don’t have the general skills or life experience to execute a task like this without destroying things stay off the roof and hire a pro. Hope that helps buddy.
Oh no a new upload time???
600 Hawaii time. I thought it was always that time? Did it come out sooner. Man that was a mistake. Thanks for watching
@@HawaiiDetailing it uploaded at 3am here in California
@@MatthewHurtado sorry. That was a mistake
Walking on panels not good
Yeah don't do it if you don't know what you are doing. Thanks for watching
Why would you step in your panels smh
To get to the middle. Stand only on supported metal edges over the rail supports. I installed these and know what underneath. If you don’t know what you are doing I would not get on the roof. Thanks for watching.
Wow, standing on fragile solar panels...? Using unapproved cleaning chemicals...? and using a pressure washer...LOL
DO NOT DO WHAT THIS GUY IS DOING...!!!
Hire this guy for 2k instead. Hahahaha. Just kidding man. Those panels are rated to take debris hits in a hurricane. The pressure washer is 1000 psi. You have to use common sense when taking on DIY projects. This was not an instruction video for people to blindly go after a project. It targets people with DIY skills that want to do projects without hearing about how hard it is. With that being said If you don’t know that you shouldn’t stand on the glass directly and that you should stand on a structurally supported part of the panel then hire a pro for sure. On my channel I always recommend to hire a pro as a standard especially when in doubt. As for cleaners I work on $100k + vehicles paint. This glass is not a problem. Oh I also have been doing this cleaning biannually on my personal system for about 15 years with no problems. Thanks for encouraging me to clarify some of these things for those of you out there that think this way. I mean all of this in the most positive way. Thanks for watching
Hehehe what a funny guy so idiot walking on the glass panels and aplying soap hehe I wonder how long they will last im surprised they didn't brake
Let’s see your video on how to clean panels then. That’s what I thought.
So I like your videos but you're saying caution don't do this you never said one thing about don't do something with the solar panel so you can hurt it I have solar panels so I was concerned you just wasted 5 minutes of my time or 10 minutes of my time
Not sure what you mean. I said caution don’t fall off of the roof. Washing the panels is straight forward. I did exactly what I filmed. Sorry if you think it was a waste of time. Thanks for watching anyway.
@@HawaiiDetailing I think he was referring to the title of the video and was a bit disappointed when "avoiding this costly mistake" turned out to be wear a harness so you don't fall off the roof. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the vid and excited to see the full set up. Can you include the cost breakdown, lifespan of panels before replacement, and how many months/years it took you to break even and recoup the costs of the panels?
You know what. My bad I did not pay full attention and missed that part. Really like your videos and please keep them coming.. I learned some tricks when washing down my grill. Thank you
@@billkessel9552 the costly mistake is having dirty panels and they don’t make full power. They lose about 20% efficiency when they are dirty. For me that’s about $75 a month. Do that for a year or 2 and that’s a costly mistake. Sorry for the confusion. Yeah man. All good. Thanks for watching
@@KingRockets yeah thanks. I plan on it. I have a few videos in the works and then I will I’ve deeper into the solar. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.