[RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

[Jason Szumlanski]

Yup - soft scrub works great in my experience. Rinse well. Never had a
problem. Although, never took a microscope to the glass surface after
use...

 

Disclaimer - I'm not buying you a new panel in the event of damage!

 

Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar

 

From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent
Osterberg
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:27 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

 

Tom,

Textured glass would complicate matters, but I'd try ceramic stove top
cleaner.  The fine abrasive partials might be just the ticket.  

Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar, Inc.


Tom DeBates wrote: 

hello Wrenches,
  I recently purchased some used modules. Unfortunately, they were
mounted near a railroad track and many have a film of rust on the front
surface. I have tried a few products; Dawn, Simple Green, vinegar (5%
acidity),  and Krud Kutter to safely remove the rust. So far the vinegar
seems to be best when considering cost, disposal ,etc. But it still
takes a good amount of time and "elbow grease". Today I will try CLR.
Has anyone else run into a similar situation? If so, what products
and/or methods did you use to remove rust stains?
  Awhile back I had to remove some urethane caulk from the face of
module and had to resort to a solvent-based chemical (acetone....yes,
acetone) with disastrous results.....
thanks,
tom 

Tom DeBates
Habi-Tek
524 Summit St.
Geneva,IL. 60134
630-262-8193
fax 630-262-1343





 
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