What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
I am looking at getting my solar panels (on top of 2 storey house) cleaned, but wondered what should I turn off.

They will be cleaned using one of the very long handle brushes .... but would I just need to turn off the DC isolator switch to make them "safe"
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Re: What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
albie999 wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 8:31 am They will be cleaned using one of the very long handle brushes .... but would I just need to turn off the DC isolator switch to make them "safe"
Yes the DC Isolator is correct.
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I didn't know you should do that. My window cleaner cleans the panels, but we don't know when he will turn up.

What are the risks with the panels....they are inset into the roof of the garage?
Re: What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
MaterialBarracuda48 wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 10:15 am
albie999 wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 8:31 am They will be cleaned using one of the very long handle brushes .... but would I just need to turn off the DC isolator switch to make them "safe"
Yes the DC Isolator is correct.
Thanks for the info .. .I am presuming that, with the AV isolator still switched on, the battery will still feed the house whilst the panels are isolated?
Re: What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
With the AC isolator on, the battery should power the house, you can verify this with App.
Re: What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
Northspoon wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 10:53 am I didn't know you should do that. My window cleaner cleans the panels, but we don't know when he will turn up.

What are the risks with the panels....they are inset into the roof of the garage?
Do they use just water to clean them?
Re: What do I need to do whilst cleaning the Solar Panels
Northspoon wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 10:53 am I didn't know you should do that. My window cleaner cleans the panels, but we don't know when he will turn up.

What are the risks with the panels....they are inset into the roof of the garage?
In theory they could get zapped if there is a break in the wires, the panels themselves pose no risk I can think of.
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