How to Bird Proof Solar Panels Step by Step | Tools you need for bird proof solar panels
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- How to Bird Proof Solar Panels Step by Step | Tools you need for bird proof solar panels
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Welcome to our TH-cam channel We are a professional company specializing in solar panel cleaning for residential and commercial businesses . We also provide other service like Bird proofing and window cleaning . Here is a list of tools and equipment we use to make our jobs a lot easier. If you decide to use the links on this page most discounts have been setup with our distributors and through our amazon links.
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Window Cleaning resources for all your window cleaning materials use our link below
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Solar Panel Cleaning Equipment
ZERO-G Water hose (Best on the market super tough water hose you can hook this up to fire hydrants
And they won’t bust)
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Quick Connectors with Valve for Water Hose Coupling (5 sets)
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Deionized Tanks (ON SALE)
ON THE GO Two tank system on sale use promo code
SOCALSOLAR (all lowercase no spaces)
for a discount
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HM Digital AP-1 AquaPro Water Tester Quality Total Dissolved Solids Tester,
0-5000 ppm TDS Range, 1 ppm Resolution
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Water Quality Tester, Accurate and Reliable, HoneForest TDS Meter,
EC Meter & Temperature Meter 3 in 1, 0-9990ppm, Ideal Water
Test Meter for Drinking Water
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2030 Max PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5-Amp Electric High Pressure Washer
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LADDERS
Gorilla Ladders 13 feet, 17 feet , 22 feet and 26 feet
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Aluminum Slim-Fold Work Platform, 300 lbs (2 Pack)
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Telescoping Ladder,12.5 FT One Button Retraction Aluminum Telescopic Extension Extendable Ladder,
Slow Down Design Multi-Purpose Ladder for Household Daily or Hobbies,330 Lb Capacity
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22 ft, Multi-Position Ladder, Ratchet leg Adjustable leg levelers
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Heavy Duty C Clamps for ladders
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Tie Down Straps, 500 Lbs Load Cap, 1500 Lb Break Strength - Includes 2 Bungee Cords
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WATER TANKS
On The Go Spotless Portable Dual Bed Deionizer (2Tank System)
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On The Go Portable 16,000 Grain RV Deionized Tank
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CR Spotless DIC-20 1 Pack Simplest RV & Car Wash Kit, Spotless Rinse Works for All Vehicles, Motorcycles, Bikes, Boats, Planes, Yachts, Deionized Water System, Towel Drying Eliminated
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RV/ Marine water inline filters for outdoor faucets
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WATER TESTERS
HM Digital AquaPro Water Quality Total Dissolved Solids Tester
0-5000 ppm TDS Range, 1 ppm Resolution, +/- 2% Readout Accuracy (Magnetic Body)
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Water Meter to measure Gallons going thru your tanks
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BIRD PROOFING MATERIALS
WIRE MESH
4" WIDTH x 100' ROLL (package of 1)
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6in X 100ft Solar Panel Bird/Critter Guard Roll Kit | 60 Fastener Clips
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8" Pigeon Guard Wire. 8 in.100 ft. PVC Coated Galvanized Steel roll
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Guardian Fall Protection 01320 VLA-50 Poly Steel Vertical Lifeline Assembly, 50-Foot
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Safety Harness fall arrest system
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Straight Cutters for mesh
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SunScreener Stainless Steel Wire MESH Clip (Package of 100)
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RESINS
Replacement Resins for CR Spotless
CR Spotless RD-1 1 Pack Cubic Foot Refill Resin
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On The Go Mixed Bed Standard Deionizer
Resin Refill Kit- 10lbs
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On The Go Dual Bed Deionizer Resin Refill Kit- 20 lbs
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TOOLS
Straight Cutters for mesh
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ToughBuilt - Pliers Tool Pouch - Large | 4 Pockets & Loops
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VISE-GRIP Long Nose Pliers, 6-Inch
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Hex Impact Driver Drill
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Window Products
Glass Gleem 4
Winsor Super Slip
One 1 Restore Glass cleaner great for removing water spots (Super Concentrate)
You can get this at JRacenstein in Santa Ana,Ca Call (800)221-3748 all your window product needs ask for Jenny
make sure you tell her Rick and Henry sent you from TH-cam for your discount
Installed bird proofing myself after your tutorial. I followed the advise of 5-6 ft. pieces and flanged the the fencing with a scrap piece of poplar found in the shed. Working on the patio instead of the roof made placing the prefabricated pieces easy to install. Every step, tools recommended and direction worked expertly. I was very prepared and finished the job in about two hours. It gave me the confidence to bird proof my rooftop air conditioner. Thank you.
Awesome
You’re a great “ambassador to the brand” Henry. I’m in Northern California and noticed my dad’s panels were dirty. I climbed up, cleaned them for him and noticed everyone else’s panels were dirty too. I asked dad how much he would have paid for that service and he said “I dunno, $200-$300 maybe?” For just an hour? Maybe an hour 15? It doesn’t take much math to figure that one out. I looked locally and yep, no one does it. I’ve ordered supplies and watched a few of your videos. I’m ready to do this. Hopefully fulling running in a couple of weeks. Thanks, dude!
Awesome story... get to steppin and make this work
How’s your business going?
Henry is a pro, one handed with that big machine. I like your logo too.
Man your guys content never disappoints!!! Love the work and the hustle!
Glad to hear it… bigger things to come
The netting is great for keeping critters from going under but how do you keep them from craping all over your roof around your panels?
Thank You ! great info
Hi, My name is Ralph Soria from Dallas,Texas. I Just subscribed. Great videos.
Hi guys,
Is it better to buy 6 or 8 inch mesh? What's your reason to your response?
Many thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦
Great video thanks. Think I'd crack my roof tiles by walking on them in the UK though.
Thank you your awesome 👍👍
No problem 👍
Grate video my friend you have helped me a lot and I'm very thankful. May I ask does galvanised steel mesh that is coated with pvc rust when it's been cut? I know that galvanised steel don't rust but when it's been cut and exposing the inside of the steel will that make it rust.
Thank you from Australia
No not that I'm aware of
great video!
where do you anchor your self on the roof for safety harness??
Remove a tile then use anchor brackets
Great Video!
Quick question, do you need to turn off the panels in order to clean top and bottom of them?
Hi, no you dont, they will be ok
Good job guys, I can do this myself but my knees probably won't be happy when I'm done regardless of wearing kneepads. I'm curious about the clips, they looked metal in your video. Do you recommend metal or a nylon clips?
We use both
HI How long did it take you to put birds proofing?
Was there any way to avoid lying on the panels? It can scratch them or damage them too ??
I have some bird problems for my 12 panels on top of Spanish tiles. Quoted two companies and both are charging my $5000+ for cleaning and bird proofing. I was thinking of $1000-$2000. I would hire you guys in an instant if I was in SoCal (I'm in Reno, NV)
Yes thats alot for the service
1000$-2000? That's ridiculous
Recommend a company around GILROY CA?
This was a great video on bird proofing. How come your guy had to lay on the panels though? Could he have done that part with a ladder on the side?
It's more dangerous to be working off a ladder on a two story building rather than laying flat on the panels
@@socalsolarpanelcleaningcompany oooooh...good to know. Thanks
Hi, I am from India. what kind of roller solar roof cleaner you have ? can you provide name of brand ?
Do you guys charge by the foot for bird proofing or how do you estimate how much to charge a customer
We charge roughly around $600 for small jobs and $800 for larger jobs
How are you fastening the wire to the panels?
Nylon clips
could you make a video exactly how the clips are placed on the wire i was trying to see it, but could not follow
Sure, I can do that.
Go to Pittsburg California homeowners in San Marco too many Solar panels
I was told you shouldn't really be pressure washing them ,due to being electric connected, and i was also told not to walk on or lay on them as fear of cracking them,under you.,no mention of ladders or some guys had no harness on ,and that roof was no steep
First we pressure wash under panels and micro inverters are sealed plus we dont use pressure on panels mainly to get debree off the roof and lay on panels only when we dont have ladder access and we use a blankit to protact the glass for bird proofing
What’s the name of or link to the roller and wand used to clean the panels at the end?
C1000 solatec
@@socalsolarpanelcleaningcompany thanks for the reply. A little too expensive to for occasional cleaning
@@unfilteredjamaican3478 this is what separates you from everyone else is to have the proper equipment for the bigger jobs
@@socalsolarpanelcleaningcompany for business yes, DIY not so much. Appreciate it tho.
@@unfilteredjamaican3478 For some people it could be expensive keep in mind I don't sell these just used them
What did you charge for that service 🤔
I'm about to bird proof my own solar panels tomorrow. Quick question. Is laying on the panels safe? Like damaging them wise. I know it's safer than working off a ladder 2 stories up. How can I be sure that I won't break them?
Its not safe. Risk of damaging your panels and risk of getting shock.
I would’ve like to have seen a close up of what it looks like once all finished 🤷🏻♀️
There are lots of videos I made close ups on bird 🐦 proofing
Do have any one in Bakersfield CA?
Yes we do! Here's our contact info, let's get in touch: socalsolarpanelwashing.com/contact/
I'm still not sure about power washing underneath panels. Do you worry about damaging inverters?
no.... we try to watch out for inverters not a problem so far
yes, and also this guy got on top of the panels, and also they using metal clips, and not counting steping on tile, I wish to know if everything is okay after this guys done, anybody can let us know?
@@rosadiaz4495 Rosa yes we do do step on the panels or lay on the panels they hold up to 2400 pounds and your wrong we use nylon clips for birdproofing and yes we step on spanish tiles that roofers installed without breaking them...we do this without breaking any solar panel warranties.
@@socalsolarpanelcleaningcompany yeah I see some people in my city drilling them to panels and it’s not good for warranty
No we try not to hit inverters and never damaged one yet
How long did it take you to complete this job?
a couple of hours
I noticed the guy was laying down on top of the panels. Are the solar panels rated for weight?
yes they are extremely strong we don't suggest this but sometimes there is no way to put up a ladder and the frames are where you want most of the weight to be
were r you located im in new york
Los Angeles
Hey guys great videos!! Me and my team run a solar panel cleaning company in az. Can you tell where you got that solatec1000? Or what’s your email
Info@socalsolarpanelwashing.com
I thought that you weren’t suppose to pressure wash roofs.
Why Not? You need to get the bird crap off somehow
@@socalsolarpanelcleaningcompany the water pressure degrades the shingles.
@@TheSaulJohn we dont pressure wash shingles as you see the roof is a tile roof… not a shingle roof sir
$600 for like 10 panels?