[Rhodes22-list] solar panels

[3drecon at comcast.net]

I think solar panels are supposed to last longer than that.  Listen to the more experienced guys/gals and you'll get them online.

Philip


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From: Rick Centalonza <rickcentalonza at comcast.net> 

> Philip, 
> 
> The boat is three years old. 
> 
> Rick 
> On Oct 23, 2006, at 10:56 AM, 3drecon at comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> > How old are your solar panels? I didn't know this before but as I 
> > understand it, solar panels have a definate lifespan. At some point 
> > they begin to degrade and no longer generate enough power. Would 
> > clouding be an indication of that? I don't know. 
> > 
> > Philip 
> > 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: Rick Centalonza 
> > 
> >> Dear Group, 
> >> 
> >> The two solar panels on my Rhodes are looking a little cloudy. 
> >> The surface is cleaned with a nonabrasive. 
> >> Does this affect the panels performance? 
> >> 
> >> Thank you. 
> >> 
> >> Rick 
> >> 
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