Solar panel defroster

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Re: Solar panel defroster

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Dak,

I have a couple thoughts. First, since we are in a period of global warming, I think you must be mistaken. There is no snow accumulating, in fact, accordoing to the esteemed New York Times, snow is now or will be a thing of the past. In the unlikely event there really is snow, have you tried treating the panels with a silicone product such a Rain X. It works pretty well at keeping things from sticking to glass. maybe with the angle of the panels the white stuff will just not stick.

good luck!

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i dunno bout global warming.. they are calling for us to get snow a 2nd time here now, 1st time it lasted 2 days. now they are talking about 2-4 days of precip. now..lol
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I think the hot makes it cold.
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And, here's another approach to the problem:
http://99mpg.com/blog/pluggingintothesu ... fferentap/

Interesting website too!
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