James It is probably a Silane solution ( Silicon based), it is commonly used for skyscraper windows to insure that the Very High Bonding (VHB) tape used to adhere them is not undermined by water intrusion I have also seen it used in solar modules on the edge of the glass prior to lamination to keep water out of the lamination and improve the lamination adhesion. Glass is Hydro-tropic ( attracts water ) and water will try to flow into recesses or between adhesive surfaces on the glass. Add a heat freeze process and the adhesion can be undermined over time. By applying a very small amount of Silane in a water solution the water will more readily bead up and flow off the glass, making it more Hydro-phobic ( repelling water). Beware too much will cause the glass to have an oily film that will actually keep adhesion from occurring or cause more dirt and dust build up. It will also promote easier cleaning. Essentially it fills the porous surface of the glass that attracts water and allows it to run off
I believe that this is the same ingredient used in the secret sauce of RainX to make water bead up and run off your windshield. As with RainX it lasts a pretty long time, but do put too much on! Not sure what it does to the environment though???? Bill On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 2:32 PM, jay peltz <j...@asis.com> wrote: > HI James > > I can't speak to this product, but they use such things in the middle east > to keep the dust off the windows on high rise buildings. > > > jay > > peltz power > On Apr 21, 2014, at 1:48 PM, James Rudolph wrote: > > Aloha Wrenches, > 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. > > > http://www.cenano.net/solar-photovoltaic/ > > Here are a few of their claims: > > *Cenano Pacific* 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. > > > Is there anybody out that can share some stories or insights on products > like this? > > Do they even work? When exposed to the sun for years will they turn from > clear to opaque..etc. > > Will this product or others like this void manufactures warranty's? > > Mahalozz in advance, > > > > > *James B. Rudolph* > > *Haleakala Solar* > > *Director of Construction* > > *ES Electrician # 10816* > > *NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155* > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- William Hoffer 161 SE Fourth Ave P.O. Box 1823 White Salmon, WA 98672-1823 suneng...@gmail.com <bhof...@sunergyengineeringservices.com>
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