[richard jagger]

I have been researching the nature of hydrophobic glass and come up with a few facts. One of the reasons this phenomenon is found  our industry is due nature of pure water being a bad conductor of electric due to a lack of salts in it. The manufacture of glass sheets adds to the problem by having and negative side to the glass which repels water on one side and attracts on the other. I am still trying to find out what to add to water to counter act this effect. If Pilkintons used there heads we could have all the good stuff on the outside.Is there anyone who could shed some light on the matter.
 O K  I know science freak, who cares.

[bobplum]

Hi Sheldon

[jimiwindows]

Hi Sheldon

[jimiwindows]

Try fan jets

[Lee Burbidge]

Smithie I think your research into this area is interesting. Guys like you asking the 'Why's', 'How too's' and discovering solutions to make window cleaners life's easier should be applauded and encouraged. I would love to hear your ideas lee@windowcleaningmagazine.co.uk

[Dave Willis]

acid seems to turn it hydrophobic I've found.

[wfp master]

vinegar.