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(28,361 posts) Tue Dec 20, 2022, 05:31 PM Dec 2022

I spent the afternoon squeeging the snow off my solar panels.

At least 2 feet of snow on my garage roof where the panels are locating. I need a step ladder to get into a position where I can pull the snow done. In doing so, the snow falls all round me. Got about 50% clear, will finish tomorrow.

Next year, I need to design a system using (4) 2 x 12 planks that can be run the length of the garage, approx. 6 ft off the ground that will make the snow removal easy and can be easily set-up and dismantled after snow season.

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I spent the afternoon squeeging the snow off my solar panels. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2022 OP

WOW! elleng Dec 2022 #1

Supposedly the new ones are resistant to hail damage, but I'd think too much wet hlthe2b Dec 2022 #2

No damage on the panels cleared, but I really need to clear the rest ASAP as I'm sure snow OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2022 #3

roof ladder is probably easier, NewLarry Dec 2022 #5

I remember my dad and sister shoveling 3' BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #4

elleng

(136,043 posts)

1. WOW!

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Dec 20, 2022, 05:32 PM

Dec 2022

Yes, DO make the snow removal easy and can be easily set-up and dismantled after snow season.

hlthe2b

(106,329 posts)

2. Supposedly the new ones are resistant to hail damage, but I'd think too much wet

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Dec 20, 2022, 05:35 PM

Dec 2022

snow would crack the heck out of them...?

I've had to do the rooftop shoveling in the Sierras before--taking turns with three other people-- but the snow was coming down so hard we had to do it every hour or so--for a total of six-seven feet. I love my snow, but that was not so much fun.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,361 posts)

3. No damage on the panels cleared, but I really need to clear the rest ASAP as I'm sure snow

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Tue Dec 20, 2022, 05:45 PM

Dec 2022

is in the immediate forecast. Also, the load will get heavier as the snow melts and refreezes.

I may construct a roof ladder that mounts on the other side of the roof that mounts over the peak and then I can push the snow off, rather than pull it down. Might actually be a better solution.

NewLarry

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5. roof ladder is probably easier,

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #3)

Tue Dec 20, 2022, 07:48 PM

Dec 2022

and safer, too!

BigmanPigman

(52,241 posts)

4. I remember my dad and sister shoveling 3'

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Dec 20, 2022, 06:41 PM

Dec 2022

of snow off of our house in the Pocono Mountains of PA. My mom was reclining on the sofa and saw the beams in the ceiling cracking. Snow is VERY heavy and clearing it off of your panels is a smart move. An easier way of getting rid of it is also very smart...plan ahead. I need to purchase a new portable A/C now that I think of it....before the temps rise.

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