Dodgy Installations

[TonyGreen]

With this rush, have you seen any Pv installations that break the rules?
Here are a few I have come across,

 

[powervan]

picture 2 is defo planning issue!! let alone a bit of wind uplift 3 ive seen before (prob on floor by now) there will be loads more yet!!!!!!!!

 

[MorganPVI]

You've dredged up some old pictures there. Why?

 

[SolarCity]

Yeah, I've seen loads of bodge jobs.

I've seen dozens of installs where the panels have been clamped on the short side where it would invalidate the warranty. Not a safety issue but it's not exactly in the best interests of the customer, is it?

 

[Hodie]

Anyone been asked to install the meter, inverter etc, test with a few panels (a generation 'bank') then go back & fit the panels after the 12th?? If this is done, other than being morally wrong & fraud, what Part P/MCS tests could not be completed until the full array is on?

Pressure's on!!

 

[powervan]

HODIE what u saying? are u asking? we have had this topic before ITS FRAUD!! BANGED UP!! is correct term!! dont do the crime if u cant do the time SIMPLES!!! but yes i would suspect its widespread!!

 

[Hodie]

Hi powervan, I'm not suggesting for a second anyone should do this, I would just like a few more technical & regs reasons that I can use to better push back against any pressure from unscrupulous people who are prepared to ask us to do what is clearly illegal etc. Can u give me a link 2 the previous posts on this, so I'm better armed! I'm not willing to put my future livelihood on the line for someone else's greed or lack of integrity.

 

[solarsavings]

If you're not registering unfinished install yourself how can it effect you if others do?

 

[BillyH]

I do hope the MCS police have got better things to do than read this forum