Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some quotes

[dansk]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

plus everyone knows insurance companies will do anything not to pay out.

 

[exon16m]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

so what is the view on Mitsubishi panels? big brand and good price.

 

[ktech]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

Mitsubishi panels - IMO overpriced.
'plus everyone knows insurance companies will do anything not to pay out.' oh yes !

Just a thought but - if you get a panel fail in 10 years from now - how much will it cost to replace? £50 in todays money for the panel? (plus labour of course).

 

[exon16m]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

but a good panel if all panels were the same price? and fronius inverters?

 

[Eco Deal]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

yingli 265w panda are great Panels.
Trina 235w if your looking for a good poly.
samsung are good

 

[Earthstore]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

The warrantee only covers panel performance, so it will be interesting to see how you prove that, plus it only covers the cost of the panel, not scaffold, (netting if required), labour, so choose something resonable, then you should not have a problem.

 

[ktech]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

Just a question to ask but how many manufacturers actually manufacturer everything from scratch right from wafers? BP Solar at one time was a 'big name' brand but from that i read they finish production they got rid of 2,500 staff (worldwide, from memory). When you look at SunTech employing 20k staff I can only think that BP didn't do the complete manufacturing process and a lot was re-branding and taking advantage of it's down brand name for marketing. How many of the other 'big name' brands work a similar game? Would I be correct in thinking this?

 

[ktech]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

'yingli 265w panda are great Panels.' - agreed can't go wrong with any Yingli panel from what we have experienced Poly or Mono both perform very well and although not an exact science to compare with others we have installed (Samsung, SunTech, Sharp, Scott) they have performed even better, but definately as good.

 

[exon16m]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

What would people quote to fit a set of panels. I think this would be the only way to get the exact parts I want.

 

[ktech]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

As per your original quote of 6k inc vat + scaffold. Many will know doubt disagree with this but we are fitting 4kw for £6200 inc vat and scaffold and we do a good job in one day most cases. So if you are confident of them doing a good job then in this climate I would say go for it. Interesting isn't it; many will say that 6k + scaffold, lets say £6400 is too cheap but then you get told 9k is too much. I would suggest if you go for this sort of price then get a couple of referrals from them and give at least one a ring and take a look at the job if possible. Also keep an eye on the job and take a look at the roof work + don't pay a deposit. Tesco do 4kW for 6.5k so why shouldn't you get a job for 6.2 that is good from a local installer? You can get ripped off what ever you pay just trust your instincts, don't pay a deposit (not needed at todays prices) and take a look at the work in progress, good luck.

 

[Gavin A]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

'don't pay a deposit'?

well that'd be us out then. No way I'm fitting even £6k of kit to someone's building that I don't know without at least getting 50% upfront. It's asking for trouble IMO.

 

[Earthstore]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

I keep trying to help but I feel I am going around in circles here, the barn roof is 99% certain to be asbestos, also it will fail structural survey, yes, I have seen the photos of the structure.

So to quote for fitting a set of panels is pointless, and you need a whole system, not just a set of panels.

 

[exon16m]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

I do appreciate your help but you are the only person who has said that. I have taken the photos to 4 different companies at the South of England show this weekend and they were all happy with box section perlins at 45x80 mm spaced at 1400mm apart. I have a few inspections booked in this week so will await the full verdict. If it cant be done so be it but I will at least try.

 

[Earthstore]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

Have a structural survey done, that will tell you who is correct, it would only cost around £100-£150, so a very small cost and it would protect your investment of £1000's, also you would be covered by your insurance if you do this correctly.

 

[exon16m]

Re: Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some qu

Thank you I will look into this, all the companies I have spoken to have said they would be doing this as part of the installation. The barn has also been Surveyed by an agricultural surveyor who reported it to be in good health6-12 months ago.