By Kim Verduyckt
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20 Jan, 2023
Water filtration is, and should be, one of the most important aspects of any professional solar panel cleaning contractor. Solar panels should never be cleaned with tapped water. Professional solar cleaning contractors will always use deionized and/or reversed osmosis water to deliver the highest quality cleaning. But first, what is Reversed Osmosis? Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities and dissolved particles from water. The process works by applying pressure to the water, which forces it through the membrane and leaves the impurities behind. Reverse osmosis is commonly used for window cleaning and solar cleaning, but can also be used in industrial settings to purify water for use in manufacturing processes. How do you make Reversed Osmosis water? Reverse osmosis (RO) systems typically consist of several components: A pre-filter: This is used to remove larger particles such as sediment, sand, or dirt from the water before it enters the RO system. A semi-permeable membrane: This is the heart of the RO system and is responsible for removing dissolved impurities from the water. The membrane is typically made of a material such as cellulose acetate or polyamide. A high-pressure pump: This is used to apply pressure to the water and force it through the semi-permeable membrane. A storage tank: This is used to store the purified water once it has passed through the RO system. A flow restrictor: It controls the flow of water through the system and helps to maintain the correct pressure on the membrane. A post-filter: This is used to remove any remaining particles or impurities from the purified water before it is stored in the storage tank.