Todd, In general that had been my philosophy, but sometimes pole mounts are just logistically to difficult/ expensive - especially large ones. In general, if it is a windy location, the snow doesn't stick around that long. However, even pole mounts at a steep angle can get encrusted and if it doesn't get warm enough or sunny, that can stick on the panels for a week or more. I've never considered anything like heat panels or tape, but if there is something that works that doesn't harm the panels, then it might be a decent option in some cases. Howie
On Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 5:15 PM Todd Cory via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > Passive works best. In big snow country here, I learned the hard way to > only do pole mounts... and set the angle steep in the winter. The snow > slides off and all is fine. > > Todd > > > > > On Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01pm, "Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches" < > [email protected]> said: > > https://glasscareexperts.com/solar-glass-protection/ > I’ve never tried it but just heard about these people. From the bio they > are the original makers of rain X, but they customized a product, several > of them, to clean Pv panels and they also mentioned it can help to shed > rain and snow. > By the way, Rainx is not approved for such an application. > > *Kirk Herander / **[email protected] <[email protected]>* > > *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* > > *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary 1991-2024!!* > > dba Vermont Solar Engineering > > 802.559.1225 > > On Thu, Dec 5, 2024 at 2:19 PM Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Has anyone successfully used heat panels or cables to melt iced-over >> panels (ie. without damaging the panels)? In heavy snow country, or over >> periods of freeze/thaw when pelty slushy snow sticks and freezes to panels, >> it would be nice to have a safe method of clearing them, especially >> off-grid. I remember discussions of the futility of backfeeding panels to >> heat them up to accomplish the same, but not about heat tape or pans that >> might be worth trying. >> Thanks, >> Howie Michaelson >> Sun Catcher >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> > > > Sent from Finest Planet WebMail. > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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