Solar install turning out really bad - looking for some help/advice please.

[Alisobob]

1.I will tell you that while it may be a very small percentage but there are some inspectors that you just can't reason with.

2.You might not bow to anyone but when it comes to completing a project on time it is no big deal to make the changes that the inspector wants and accepts which can make it easier for the next project that may involve the same inspector.

1. Very True

2. I've found it to be quite the opposite. When the inspector comes out, and knows its me... he knows that I know what I'm doing, and that I'm taking any of his crap. I get along with most inspectors quite well this way... a mutual respect. But I'm just doing piddly stuff, no multi million dollar nuclear power plants or anything...

[Living Large]

Can you edit the posts that include the name of the installer? You said you didn't want to advertise for him, but currently you are. Someone who doesn't go back through this thread might think they do the work of the quality that you actually did.

The errors in the labels reflect the same level of attention that the installer paid to the other parts of the job. Good grief. It's like Charlie Brown did the work. That is sad.

[HX_Guy]

Looks good. You have gone above and beyond to make that pv installation not only work but look good. My hats off to you and your hard work. I hope all turns out well for you with the inspection.

Thank you sir! Big day tomorrow, really hope it goes well and we don't have to fix a bunch of stuff and reschedule.

I *think* the installer will also be present during the inspection. I wonder if it's small stuff, like needing to tape the white wire with black or attaching rivets to the sign, if the installer can just do it right there on the spot for the inspector and they can then green tag it?

[SunEagle]

I went ahead and removed the TED5000 out of my service panel just in case the inspector removes the cover...didn't want them to be like what the heck is going on in here?! Looks quite a bit more tidy.

Looks good. You have gone above and beyond to make that pv installation not only work but look good. My hats off to you and your hard work. I hope all turns out well for you with the inspection.

[SunEagle]

Whatever... I've been a contractor for over 10 years... I dont bow to anyone.

So what. I have been a Project manager for over 30 years including a number of multi-million dollar construction projects.

I will tell you that while it may be a very small percentage but there are some inspectors that you just can't reason with.

You might not bow to anyone but when it comes to completing a project on time it is no big deal to make the changes that the inspector wants and accepts which can make it easier for the next project that may involve the same inspector.

[Alisobob]

Right! You tell them! The inspector rules Sunking has posted many times.

1) The inspector is right
2) The inspector is always right
3) In the event the inspector is wrong (according to you) see rules 1 & 2.

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[HX_Guy]

I went ahead and removed the TED5000 out of my service panel just in case the inspector removes the cover...didn't want them to be like what the heck is going on in here?! Looks quite a bit more tidy.

[Alisobob]

Whatever... I've been a contractor for over 10 years... I dont bow to anyone.

[SunEagle]

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Hey everyone... FYI... there is a HUGE difference between what the code says is legal, and what your inspector wants to see.

Every state and county is different , but this is my story.

The inspector wanted engraved placards... engraved roof maps and diagrams.... system info... on and on....

Whats LEGALLY required in Orange County Ca?

These two reflective stickers.... and nothing more.

I didnt want my solar install to be an eyesore. All the extra added stuff , boxes, conduit, decals, placards, really bummed me out.

Good thing my installer knew what the code required...

Dont let the inspectors boss you around. They are there to enforce the code.... and nothing more!!

That is their job but in real life,
Rule #1 - the Inspector is always right.
Rule #2 - even if the Inspector is wrong refer to rule #1.

I have lost a few arguments with the local inspector concerning the NEC and local codes I was correct but in the end what he said is what I needed to do to get my installation approved. Not fair but life is sometimes like that.

[russ]

Dont let the inspectors boss you around. They are there to enforce the code.... and nothing more!!

Right! You tell them! The inspector rules Sunking has posted many times.

1) The inspector is right
2) The inspector is always right
3) In the event the inspector is wrong (according to you) see rules 1 & 2.

Bob - You are blowing smoke.

[Alisobob]

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Hey everyone... FYI... there is a HUGE difference between what the code says is legal, and what your inspector wants to see.

Every state and county is different , but this is my story.

The inspector wanted engraved placards... engraved roof maps and diagrams.... system info... on and on....

Whats LEGALLY required in Orange County Ca?

These two reflective stickers.... and nothing more.

I didnt want my solar install to be an eyesore. All the extra added stuff , boxes, conduit, decals, placards, really bummed me out.

Good thing my installer knew what the code required...

Dont let the inspectors boss you around. They are there to enforce the code.... and nothing more!!

[solar pete]

Oh jeez I didn't even notice that. Yeah, it's backwards.

Hi HX Guy and well done on salvaging what was a bloody mess. I think the world should know how bad your installer is, as it might save others a heap of pain, imagine what they will do to someone who doesnt have your resolve. Please will you go to www.solarreviews.com and do a review when you have a couple of minutes and please dont try to be nice just be honest, cheers and well done on saving the install.

[Ian S]

LOL...where's that facepalm picture of Picard...

I'm hopeful these will go unnoticed by the inspector tomorrow. The use of a white cable wire instead of black and now the unriveted sign are my two biggest concerns, if we can get passed those I think we're in the clear.

You could always cut the heads off a couple of new rivets and super glue the heads to the sign.

In a similar vein, prolly before your time but I recall during the CB craze of the 1970's, J.C. Whitney sold a fake stick-on CB antenna for cars with the caption "give your car that CB look."

[HX_Guy]

Isn't that supposed to be "Interconnection" and not "Innerconnection"?

LOL...where's that facepalm picture of Picard...

I'm hopeful these will go unnoticed by the inspector tomorrow. The use of a white cable wire instead of black and now the unriveted sign are my two biggest concerns, if we can get passed those I think we're in the clear.

[Ian S]

Isn't that supposed to be "Interconnection" and not "Innerconnection"?