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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>James,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>This product is probably much like Rain-X. While you could put it on PV modules, it would require reapplication on a fairly regular basis to keep it working. As you pointed out, I don’t think many, if any, module manufacturers that would specifically warranty their product with Rain-X on it—I don’t see this as any different.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Not as worried about it turning opaque. More worried that it will look bad as it wears out without a reapplication.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Bill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>James Rudolph<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 21, 2014 1:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> RE-wrenches<br><b>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] Nano cleaning and sealing products.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Aloha Wrenches,<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Now that one in ten houses have a solar system here in Oahu there are a lot of companies selling products and services like this one below.<o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.cenano.net/solar-photovoltaic/">http://www.cenano.net/solar-photovoltaic/</a><br><br>Here are a few of their claims:<br><br><strong>Cenano Pacific</strong> exclusive nanotechnology line proudly introduces the #1 solar panel sealant and protectant in the world! Proven to seal and protect your solar panels plus increase their efficiency. It's 100% safe and will not affect your panels warranty. The sealant repels fat, dirt, oil and water on all solid, non-absorbent surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, chrome, ceramics, and stainless steel.<br><br><br>Is there anybody out that can share some stories or insights on products like this? <br><br>Do they even work? When exposed to the sun for years will they turn from clear to opaque..etc.<br><br>Will this product or others like this void manufactures warranty's? <br><br>Mahalozz in advance,<br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>James B. Rudolph</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Haleakala Solar</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Director of Construction</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>ES Electrician # 10816</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155</b><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr></table><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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