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Oct 14, 2024

Solar panel cleaning made easy with STIHL's telescopic lance

Regular and thorough cleaning of solar panels is vital to get the best from your solar system, and to comply with warranty requirements. When dust, leaves and bird droppings accumulate on the panels,

Regular and thorough cleaning of solar panels is vital to get the best from your solar system, and to comply with warranty requirements. When dust, leaves and bird droppings accumulate on the panels, it can limit how much light is absorbed, reducing your solar system’s performance by up to 25%. With STIHL, this essential task is made faster, easier and more effective.

STIHL’s new telescopic lance is a must-have tool that attaches to your STIHL high-pressure cleaner. It has an adjustable length of 1,57m to 4m via three quick-release fasteners and an easy-to-alter operating angle, ensuring that all areas of your solar system can be kept clean easily in order to operate at optimal levels.

The integrated high-pressure gun of the telescopic lance has a quick coupling to ensure a simple, fast connection to the high-pressure cleaner.

Lightweight at only 2,9kg (including the carrying harness) and with a soft-grip handle, this practical and highly effective product means that operators can work comfortably for extended periods.

The spray lance extension is made of durable plastic and can be easily connected to a diverse range of additional cleaning accessories. These attachments have been specially developed for multiple applications on different surfaces.

For example, the RA 110 surface cleaner can be used on both horizontal areas such as floors and vertical surfaces, including walls; the large spray cap protects nearby items and surfaces from being sprayed. It is ideal for washing larger areas, including solar panels.

The lance is designed to work in partnership with various STIHL high-pressure cleaners. A robust and powerful example is the RE 130, which features a durable 9m steel-reinforced high-pressure hose, a particularly long sprayer and aluminium telescopic handle, as well as a high-efficiency/low-maintenance brushless induction motor.

A storage compartment on the side of the machine makes it quick and convenient to store the integrated nozzle and power cable when not in use.

There are always going to be areas where dust and organic debris accumulate, but even more so on an agricultural property. And when animal husbandry and hygiene are factors, deep-cleaning is vital to prevent animal stress and disease.

Luckily, in addition to dealing with solar system dirt, the lance and high-pressure cleaner combo can also help superclean animal pens, troughs, dairy floors, sheds and workshops (inside and out), gutters, roofs, and high windows.

Another useful STIHL product is the vehicle cleaning set, which removes dust and mud and get vehicles looking like new. It can also be used on quad bikes, lawnmowers, boats, and other equipment.

The set, which is compatible with all STIHL RE high-pressure cleaner models, includes a wash brush, 90° angled nozzle, and flat-jet nozzle. The wash brush, with its integrated squeegee, helps remove water residue, while the angled nozzle enables access to previously difficult-to-reach places; the flat-jet nozzle delivers a wider cleaning path than the standard spray nozzle.

With STIHL high-pressure cleaners and the new telescopic lance with various diverse attachments, it’s now easy to remove hard-to-reach dirt and grime – there’s no place for mud, dust, hair or animal matter to hide! Get all areas of your farm, your solar system, vehicles and equipment superclean, with STIHL.

Visit STIHL at Nampo Cape. You will find their friendly team at outside stand 53, where they will meet you and walk you through their extensive range.

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