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Is it safe to harvest rainwater that fell on solar panels?
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I am working on creating blueprints for my new home. My plan is to have both solar panels on the roof and a rainwater catchment system that directs water from the roof into some tanks in the basement. I expect to have a filter (not sure if it will be ceramic, fiber, etc.) somewhere between the tanks and the pump that will push the water into a bladder tank before it reaches the household pipes.
I know you can have solar panels on the roof, and I know you can harvest rainwater from the roof, but is there some health risk in harvesting rainwater that has fallen on solar panels (and the racks, cables, etc.)? Do I need to worry about any chemicals being leached into the water? If so, what would be the best way to filter them out? I plan to use this rainwater for drinking and cooking.
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I am working on creating blueprints for my new home. My plan is to have both solar panels on the roof and a rainwater catchment system that directs water from the roof into some tanks in the basement. I expect to have a filter (not sure if it will be ceramic, fiber, etc.) somewhere between the tanks and the pump that will push the water into a bladder tank before it reaches the household pipes.
I know you can have solar panels on the roof, and I know you can harvest rainwater from the roof, but is there some health risk in harvesting rainwater that has fallen on solar panels (and the racks, cables, etc.)? Do I need to worry about any chemicals being leached into the water? If so, what would be the best way to filter them out? I plan to use this rainwater for drinking and cooking.
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The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
– Nate Strickland
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I am working on creating blueprints for my new home. My plan is to have both solar panels on the roof and a rainwater catchment system that directs water from the roof into some tanks in the basement. I expect to have a filter (not sure if it will be ceramic, fiber, etc.) somewhere between the tanks and the pump that will push the water into a bladder tank before it reaches the household pipes.
I know you can have solar panels on the roof, and I know you can harvest rainwater from the roof, but is there some health risk in harvesting rainwater that has fallen on solar panels (and the racks, cables, etc.)? Do I need to worry about any chemicals being leached into the water? If so, what would be the best way to filter them out? I plan to use this rainwater for drinking and cooking.
water safety solar-panels rain green
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I am working on creating blueprints for my new home. My plan is to have both solar panels on the roof and a rainwater catchment system that directs water from the roof into some tanks in the basement. I expect to have a filter (not sure if it will be ceramic, fiber, etc.) somewhere between the tanks and the pump that will push the water into a bladder tank before it reaches the household pipes.
I know you can have solar panels on the roof, and I know you can harvest rainwater from the roof, but is there some health risk in harvesting rainwater that has fallen on solar panels (and the racks, cables, etc.)? Do I need to worry about any chemicals being leached into the water? If so, what would be the best way to filter them out? I plan to use this rainwater for drinking and cooking.
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The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
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The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
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If you plan to use that collected water for drinking and cooking then you will need a proper filtration / treatment system... Ingesting diluted bird-droppings is not a good idea...
So, a simple filter may not be enough, you may well need UV treatment, but you should consult the authorities for the standards in your location you are legislated to meet and consult some just for your own health and others who may drink your water...
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This guy knows what he's talking about. They don't call him Solar Mike for no reason ;)
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If you plan to use that collected water for drinking and cooking then you will need a proper filtration / treatment system... Ingesting diluted bird-droppings is not a good idea...
So, a simple filter may not be enough, you may well need UV treatment, but you should consult the authorities for the standards in your location you are legislated to meet and consult some just for your own health and others who may drink your water...
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If you plan to use that collected water for drinking and cooking then you will need a proper filtration / treatment system... Ingesting diluted bird-droppings is not a good idea...
So, a simple filter may not be enough, you may well need UV treatment, but you should consult the authorities for the standards in your location you are legislated to meet and consult some just for your own health and others who may drink your water...
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This guy knows what he's talking about. They don't call him Solar Mike for no reason ;)
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If you plan to use that collected water for drinking and cooking then you will need a proper filtration / treatment system... Ingesting diluted bird-droppings is not a good idea...
So, a simple filter may not be enough, you may well need UV treatment, but you should consult the authorities for the standards in your location you are legislated to meet and consult some just for your own health and others who may drink your water...
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If you plan to use that collected water for drinking and cooking then you will need a proper filtration / treatment system... Ingesting diluted bird-droppings is not a good idea...
So, a simple filter may not be enough, you may well need UV treatment, but you should consult the authorities for the standards in your location you are legislated to meet and consult some just for your own health and others who may drink your water...
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The exterior of solar panels is pretty well sealed with just aluminum and glass, so I don't think that's much cause for concern. If the wiring was sitting in water, that might be a problem, but I would recommend making sure that doesn't happen regardless.
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4 hours ago