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Poor work, not fit to be called a solar install. Very much doubt any respected member would admit to that publically.
I'm sure you can hazard a guess at the firm, not many respected members who cover that patch, what panels are they - maybe thats a clue!!
I suppose that puts another twist on it...Greed..if you take on more work than a company can handle and take on untried subby's you are looking for trouble and also putting your company's name on the line...I think that roof is felt...???..If it is and at's that angle what roof mounting kit can you use and leave the roof water tight..???
I suppose that puts another twist on it...Greed..if you take on more work than a company can handle and take on untried subby's you are looking for trouble and also putting your company's name on the line
I still see greed all over your post...I am not saying its your fault but not to see it is your call...Whistle bolwing..how many weeks does it take to drill a felt roof..???..who sold, surveyed never mind installed this job the rot is everywhere.
so you would agree this kind of work is unacceptable, which does rather contradict your other post where you took it all a bit personally! Your company clearly has robust systems in place to ensure this can't happen to your customers, so I don't really understand why you are defending this companies actions. These are ythe guys giving our industry a bad name, and probably undercutting you and taking your business by gaining an unfair advantage by not doing the job properly.
I agree with Babba on some of this, what was/is the customer thinking? Did their own greed, to get a cheap install mean they got what they paid for?
...and all in need of guidance...techinal or otherwise.....
I feel the designer of the system should have placed the landscape panels at the bottom, it would provided more support of the higher panels and also utilize the bypass diodes, there is a chance that arrangement could have turned the energy production around, i calculate a 600% increase in effeciency. The supporting crafted wooden frame work is unpainted and of softwood, tantilised timber would have been a far more durable option extending the life of this install. The MCS assesor inside me is disapointed at the lack of colour coded cables and untidy cable routing, however if the system is correctly labled then it is but a minor non-conformaty.
Lets face it though whos well respected? None of us actually know eachother, it is what it is a virtual world
Job looks **** however without reading the full thread they might be waiting on parts, many a time ive left a job waiting on gear, left in safe manner but i cant promise it will look its best because its UNFINISHED
Babba be honest yourself, let people know who you are, I have, my name is true and up there. I am the Technical Director for Allbrite UK Ltd and SellGen Ltd , I am sure Andrew would agree its best to be honest. I have nothing to hide.
I find it comical that everyone seems to be falling over one-another to deny being the culprit, while adopting a "holier than thou" attitude.
Perhaps tragi-comical would have been a better description.
Regarding anonymity, is Moggy really your surname?
PS I have looked at the installs on your site and would advise the chap in the Mountaineers hat that a harness on its own is not much use, it is always safer to tie the rope to something.
Regarding not finding issues with installs on website, please look again.
there are pictures of about 50 of our solar PV and solar water heating installations on the Leeds Solar website here.I find it comical that everyone seems to be falling over one-another to deny being the culprit, while adopting a "holier than thou" attitude.
I have looked at some of the installs shown on your websites as examples of your own work.
In a lot of cases they don't comply with regs either.
Perhaps tragi-comical would have been a better description.
Regarding anonymity, is Moggy really your surname?
PS I have looked at the installs on your site and would advise the chap in the Mountaineers hat that a harness on its own is not much use, it is always safer to tie the rope to something.
Regarding not finding issues with installs on website, please look again.
Perhaps tragi-comical would have been a better description.
Regarding anonymity, is Moggy really your surname?
PS I have looked at the installs on your site and would advise the chap in the Mountaineers hat that a harness on its own is not much use, it is always safer to tie the rope to something.
Regarding not finding issues with installs on website, please look again.
ouch!!!! lets try to keep the thread open to see the final outcome.
earthstone I think you have done well to inform the owner of the system, now its up to them to tackle there installer.
but I would say to the owner of the pv system that he can call you for advice.
I have had serveral calls from customers of other installers asking advice on there installations, why I dont know !
but I am happy to help them.
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