What is the best way to melt ice from the panels? Jeff in Kent, Ohio
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The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting... » Read More The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. « Show Less
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The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f.
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They are designed to do it their selves . But you can do it by gently using a non metallic item to scrape away what you can by hand being carefull not to be overly exert pressure as this my Crack the unit rendering it useless..
1965810
Hair drier or just turning off the freezer would also work well, just be careful because any plastic in the ice maker could get warped from the heat if you aren't careful.
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Just lift the cover. The "Ice compartment" is just that little space you see with the three holes in the bottom. The ice melts, and the cold water trickles down into the evaporator.
1701492
nothing better! .. i fill with ice - 2.5 days later, only 1/3 melted .. to answer every possible question you may have - http://www.zojirushi.com/products/svghe
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Ice Cubes. Edit: I use taconite pellets. The trains around here drop them like candy at an Independence Day parade.
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I don't know the melting point but I would say with good confidence that it would work fine without the heat causing it to lose adhesion. It is designed to go inside car doors and against the firewall. Both places get pretty hot and maybe even hotter than the car's ceiling (I assume you meant inside the vehicle on the ceiling under whatever material).
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I've never attempted to do anything like that but I imagine if you started out using low setting it will be ok. I've only used it for heating up kydex for knife sheaths and it doesn't scorch the kydex or anything. So I imagine melting ice wouldn't be an issue if start out low heat. A blow dryer might not have the kick you need.
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You have to heat it to 250F for a few minutes, let it cool, then 450F, let it cool, then repeat to 1000 degrees or as hot as your oven will go. If you put it on an engine header, give it successively longer running times to effect the same.It;s a poly silane plastic that boils off hydrogen to form a silicone coat. Instructions are on the can
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I put a Ziplock plastic container in it -- keeps the soda out of the melting ice. Can use the container to refill it from the machines at hotels. Ice lasts all day in or out of car. Best cooler I've ever had!
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We use ice cubes but you could use a block of ice if you break it up. As long as it fits down the chute the machine will chip it up. I would not use crushed ice because that would make slush.
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A gas furnace would be your best bet. You will need to reach about 1350 degrees for a good pour. WEAR EYE PROTECTION & LEATHERS!!!! HEAT UP WHAT EVER YOUR POURING INTO!!! Aluminum can get REAL NASTY REAL QUICK!!!!
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We shave a large bowl full and store it in the freezer for later use. It forms a slight "crust" if harder ice but generally stays nice and soft. I would expect a cooler full might melt some.
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I used half moon ice from my fridge, it's good but comes out like snow and makes the syrup hard to fall through iceBagged ice worked really well or carton ice, hope this helps :)
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Burn the end with a lighter. While still hot use pliers to flatten the melted part.
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Use the J and B and shore something up against the panel for about 24 hours or 2 days after using J and B for maximum cure time. Use a cinder block and slide up against panel so it doesn't slip during hardening process
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I don't know what the melt method is. Sorry I can't be of more help to you. Good luck.
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It comes with ice trays so you can freeze it yourself but I'm guessing actual ice would melt in shipping.