1 hour ago, isetech said:

I encounter some really bad installations  ... not only solar/inverters ... also fires which resulted from bad electrical practice.

I was called out to a site where an installer had left out a few things (like lightning protection) and not installed the wiring as per code.

My first reaction was to go all out and drop him in the shyte ... properly ... with reports ... photos and all the stuff we do when we encounter these installations.

But instead  I changed my approach ... rather than go balls to wall to drop him in the shyte ... I arranged a meeting with the installer and the customer ... I pointed out the code violations and the installer responded in a positive manner ... I told him I was there to investigate his installation ... we discussed how he would make it right ... not only has he fixed the problems ... but has also since gone for more training ... in fact I am so impressed with the manner in which he has handled the problem ... we are discussing a few new installation i want him to do for me.  

My point ... maybe we should change the manner in which we address these issues ... and rather focus on education ... I am a master electrician ... I work on everything from domestic to large industrial installations and hospitals etc ... I am learning new things every day.

I believe this industry has a long  way to go before we will all understand how it works and even then it will change as technology improves.

If the installers doesnt feel he needs to sort it out ... then go the whole report ... photos and name and shame. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I quite agree with you and would not put our installer in that position. All I want is to get my system working correctly, up to code and efficient. 

If there is somebody out there that is willing to help me out with what needs to be done (with the installer included if he is willing) I would be grateful. 

I would like to thank Leshen and his team for their expert help in remedying the issues with our solar system, especially for getting the Sunsynk inverter to work its magic. We are now producing over 18 kw a day which is more than enough to run the house. 

44 minutes ago, CR Fourways said:

I would like to thank Leshen and his team for their expert help in remedying the issues with our solar system, especially for getting the Sunsynk inverter to work its magic. We are now producing over 18 kw a day which is more than enough to run the house. 

Anytime Craig. 
 

Thanks for your kind words. 

Great to see such a community up North!