Solar thermal systems maintenance
Having established the importance of solar panel maintenance, it follows that the more complicated thermal heating systems – which have considerably more components and rely on the integrity of fluid flow as well as electricity flow – are at much greater risk of breakdown or failure if not regularly maintained.
If it’s a while since a qualified engineer checked out your solar thermal heating system – now is the time to act.
We will undertake a complete electrical, plumbing and thermal survey and produce a report – just like an MOT – that will highlight any immediate remedial or repair action that needs to be taken, plus a set of advisories for issues to lookout for in the future.
Premium safety test equipment manufacturer
Seaward says
The verification system performance and energy output from the panels is particularly important and a major reason why periodic verification and testing of the system can also be very important – as well as being essential to comply with warranty and PV system guarantees.
Undetected faults may also develop into a fire hazard over time. Without fuse protection against such faults, elimination of a fire risk can only be achieved by both good system design, and careful installation with appropriate inspection and testing.
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Do solar panels need regular maintenance?
Some companies and websites will tell you that, because they have no moving parts the only regular maintenance needed for solar panels is an annual inspection and periodic cleaning. That’s true – up to a point, but do you really want to leave the care and maintenance of such a large capital investment to chance?
You have invested in solar panels to save resources and money, and it may be that a simple basic solar PV installation requires no more attention than inspection, cleaning and keeping an eye on the meters and warning lights that will have been connected to it.
If you have worked in an office or are a landlord, you will be familiar with the process of regular PAT testing of electrical appliances, which is the accepted way of ensuring that they are safely installed, connected and operational. Solar panels require the same consideration in order to keep your property and occupant safe.
Solar panel risks - what the experts say
Solar energy brings many positives from a climate change perspective, but installing solar thermal panels on building rooftops can introduce new risks to the building and occupants.
Fires resulting from electrical faults is the most common cause of loss associated with roof mounted solar PV installations. In some cases, the fire has led to total destruction on the building and all contents. Zurich Insurance, June 2021.
If you have any queries or problems concerning your solar panel installation, please use our contact form, or check our solar panel FAQs page, where you might find the answer.
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