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  1. Energetic

    Swap Shop - MCS Documents

    Hi All, We had our recent MCS assessment and got a few non-coms for lack of the appropriate documents/current versions despite using most of them for the last three years. Was wondering if anyone would like to offload any of the following to partially recoup your investment in them? PM me if...
  2. C

    As MCS registered installers are we covered under PART A - structure Building Regs ??

    Hi all, Been looking into structural survey etc, and kind of opened up a whole tin of worms, under building control! Obviously we can self certify for electrical using the PART P side which then gets sent to Building Control . But will this cover PART A?? we are having structural surveys but...
  3. F

    `MCS assesment

    Hi, Just received feedback on the Non conformities corrective actions that arose on my initial mcs verification. One issue I am having trouble with is that I am being asked to produce an MCS certificate, yet in order to log in to the MCS website database to produce an mcs cert, you are...
  4. J

    MCS admin software

    I'm only aware of Paperclip which tries to keep all MCS data in order but the recent update has left me wondering if anyone has a more robust solution or are the rest of you doing it with a custom in-house mix of database and spreadsheet?
  5. The Solar King

    MCS PV Output Estimation and Shading

    Some of you may remember that both myself and Gavin A wrote Mr Angry letters to Gemserve/MCS on this subject. (http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/photovoltaic-solar-panels-green-energy-forum/75215-mcs-guide-installation-photovoltaic-systems-shading-3.html) Without boring you with the...
  6. dansk

    That me done with MCS

    Hi - Ive just let my MCS lapse this year - i was going to let it go last year, but gave one last chance - my company is still alive and kicking as we never threw all our eggs in one basket. its been fun and im still around - just not chasing solar installs anymore - and guess what - it feels...
  7. D

    MCS scheme

    Has anybody branched out to the mcs scheme as an additional line/source of work to their business ? Am thinking of expanding , but noticing that the costs may be very high ( including a training course and registration to an MCS scheme ) before i can even start this ....is it worth it ?
  8. infinity

    Had MCS Assessment today..

    Had my 1st year surveillance visit today, had prepared to be stuck in all day, and it lasted a total of an hour & half, that included looking at the PV on my own house! No N/C's So all in all a great day! Im off out to enjoy the sun :)
  9. B

    MCS NC - roofing advice please

    I would be grateful for some roofing advice. Just had my third MCS assessment after an 18 month gap and having got zero non-conformities on 3 technologies on previous assessments with two different inspectors have scored six NCs on this one with the third inspector. I showed him a PV...
  10. Y

    MCS assessment tomoro can someone help me with a systematic????

    Hi guys,I have my MCS assessment tomoro and I cant get a systematic diagram of the install anywhere, I have searched the web asked solar program providers and some didn't even know what I was on about can some one help?? Its a 4kw system on 2 strings of 8, the panels are suntellite ZDNY-250C60...
  11. Y

    MCS assessment Tomoro and i cant get a systematic for the install!!! Please help!!!!

    Hi guys,I have my MCS assessment tomoro and I cant get a systematic diagram of the install anywhere, I have searched the web asked solar program providers and some didn't even know what I was on about can some one help?? Its a 4kw system on 2 strings of 8, the panels are suntellite ZDNY-250C60...
  12. infinity

    signing off MCS for a sales company

    I have Ben approached by a sales team waiting there MCS assessment need a company to install and sign off work for about 6 months. I was wondering if anyone else had done anything similar and what the situation regarding the MCS side was. E.g who can hold the contract etc, he has been told they...
  13. J

    MCS assesment

    I have been asked by niceic assessor how I confirm the materials from my wholesaler are MCS compliant...Any ideas?? It's a simple question but I'm stumped
  14. S

    MCS horizon chart

    Can anyone tell me where i can get a transparent MCS horizon chart that will fit in a sunpath indicator? The one that my indicator came with has a different number of squares and i'm trying to over lay it on the MCS one and its a 'king nightmare!!! Thankyou
  15. jason121

    Mcs niceic appointment

    What a load of utter nonsense. My MCS appointment letter, We endeavour to provide a minimum of four weeks notice and hope the date we provide is acceptable to you. Unfortunately, cancellation of a booked appointment providing less than 14 days notice will attract a cancellation charge of...
  16. M

    Microinverters under threat due to MCS

    The use of microinverters seems to be under threat being that the MCS have written a paper asking for DC isolators on these systems. Will post more information over the weekend when I get hard copy.
  17. S

    Easy MCS - Doh

    I thought I might have a look at this system a couple weeks ago to make the transition to the new DTI guide etc a bit easier. I've taken advice from the Sun Lounge - thanks everyone, but have since had a couple of calls from Easy MCS. Basically they got me to try their online system for a week...
  18. M

    MCS Guide to the installation of Photovoltaic systems (shading analysis)

    Hi all Topic -- MCS Guide to the installation of Photovoltaic systems (shading analysis) Just getting to grips with the code, Has anyone got the shade analysis tool sorted, I'm struggling to find some good app's for Androids tablets or a camera that dose not cost more than the earth...
  19. S

    Easy MCS

    I'm in a bit of a mess with my QMS and tbh like many of you I'm finding it hard to get motivated to sort it out. I'm considering coughing up £400 to Easy MCS just to get rid of it my theory being that if I spend the same amount of time on sales instead of boring admin I should be able to pay...
  20. S

    MCS Solar PV Installation teams required

    We are a successful renewable energy developer specialising in Solar PV systems for agricultural and commercial users. Due to demand, we are now seeking experienced MCS registered installation teams to carry out projects throughout the UK. Project size from 10kWp to 250kWp both roof and ground...

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