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Steve_rutland

• Feb 26, 2013

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Yes it's a big operation.

 

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• Feb 26, 2013

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How To Avoid Buying Counterfeit / Stolen Panels:

http://sunsourcesolarbrokers.com/kn...ar-panels-are-counterfeits-of-the-real-thing/

"If you’re a real “do it yourselfer”, then beware of the risk of buying stolen solar panels or knock-offs second hand from a private seller. Again, you will want to right down the serial numbers and model numbers of any secondary market purchase you’re about to make to assure they are not reported as stolen. You’re not only protecting yourself from a pseudo-fake-counterfeit panel, but also from a possible arrest for buying stolen goods or merchandise."

 

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moggy1968

• Feb 26, 2013

• #108

as has been said on here a number of times before posting trade prices on a public forum is not very helpful to those of us trying to make a living out there

 

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Steve_rutland

• Feb 26, 2013

• #109

Sorry, changed my post & if Vegelen does the same we should be good.

 

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moggy1968

• Feb 26, 2013

• #110

thanks:wink_smile:

 

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Steve_rutland

• Feb 28, 2013

• #111

I have panels!! ;-)
Hoping for good weather this weekend now.

 

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gonefishing

• Feb 28, 2013

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Hi I'm new on here too. Any one any advice on becoming an installer for PV panels? can you still use your own install as evidence for the assessment and any ideas of costs?

 

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moggy1968

• Feb 28, 2013

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advice - don't do it!
Can you use your own install for assessment - yes
it costs xxxxloads!

 

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gonefishing

• Mar 1, 2013

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Just been reading this forum and found this
"I did fit my fire, then I had a qualified person come in and do the pipe work to it so I knew it was safe".
Just let us know your Gas safe "qualified person" number and we'll report him for contravening the gas regs. It's not allowed for a reason and it's the same as electrical work. Many people don't understand the problems that they can introduce by even doing "small electrical work" All electrical work has to be certificated for a reason and if you are an engineer you would understand the reasons why... Many people have tried to help here and all I can advise is that they shouldn't give advice to unqualified people. Many fatalities are caused by unqualified people, be sensible and get quotes from professional installers.

Read more: http://www.electriciansforums.net/p...nergy-forum/69634-newbie-3.html#ixzz2MHa2LwtI

 

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Steve_rutland

• Mar 1, 2013

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So you're telling me i can't drill 2 holes in the wall, fit 2 rawl plugs and 2 screws and hang a fire? Ridiculous!

 

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gonefishing

• Mar 1, 2013

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Why would you ever think that you are qualified to hang a fire? are you Gas Safe registered? are you at least Part P qualified?
I guess I know the answer from your attitude. People have been trying to help you here, their intentions are good, your intentions seem rather dangerous.

 

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Steve_rutland

• Mar 1, 2013

• #117

Hmmmph! I give up.

 

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gonefishing

• Mar 1, 2013

• #118

Thanks moggy1968 I've heard many horror stories but little concrete stuff, you need this and this and I keep getting offers NICEIC etc. for training and I'm wondering if it's worth the cost.

 

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• Mar 1, 2013

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"Whatever you do, dont learn to think for yourself, don't attempt tasks to gain skills, always be reliant on professional tradesman".
"Dont get a job if it doesnt pay enough, go on benefits, get pregnant, apply for local housing etc ".
I hate "dumbing downers".
They are lazy, unprogressive thinkers who seek to enslave us all, inpreference to create.
Professional tradesman aren't born, they are made and where do they come from?
They come from people that educate themselves from a multitude of schools, people and sources.
People that try to complete tasks and gain knowledge / experience along the way.
In preference to those "dumbing downers" who create rules, tell people how to behave, who have little concept of how to do anything.
The more society is dumbed down the less skills and common sense everyone will have.
Professional tradesman evolve from children whom attempt to try things, to learn, to develop their lives for a better future.
If we teach our kids to never try to do anything the professional tradesman pool will shrink to everyones detriment.

 

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• Mar 1, 2013

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Search this forum for becoming MCS Certified, there is lost of information out there, it's not quite as expensive as it was, it will likely still cost you 5 figures (>£10k) when you take ALL the costs into account.