Is White Stains From Water Going To Prevent My Solar Panels To Work Properly?
I installed solar pathway lights in my lawn along the pathway. The water from the sprinkler form white stains on the solar panel. Is that going to cause problem or prevent the battery from charging? If yes, what options do I have to reduce it?
I think the white will reflect the sunlight causing them to under perform, re site the panels or sprinklers
Yes, the white stuff is calcium, a natural mineral in almost all water.
if there is a significant build up it will block the sunlight from reaching the solar panels.
Solution is CLR. Or a similar calcium remover. Follow the directions on the bottle.
They can be found in any grocery store in the bathroom cleaner aisle. Or at a hardware store.
It would be best to do it occasionally rather than waiting for the lights to stop working.