Incorrect wireing install ???

[puddy]

Can anybody please answer my question? re would a geo chorus pv or a elios4you have picked this error up?

 

[Worcester]

I guess if the monitor system was installed as badly as the meter then no

However anyone following the installation instructions would probably pick up that something doesn't look right..

Or else if you don't know what the readings should be then what you get won't highlight any anomolies. So per se the monitoring system wouldn't highlight this as it's only relating to the position one or the other side of the Consumer Meter.

 

[Equity]

Just out of curiosity, I visited the premesis of the old solar company,no name board outside ,but a building company instead.A small field of solar panels sat beside the offices......
The receptionist hesitantly buzzed me thru the front door and I asked about the company.Gone ,she said.Asked about the field of panels....."Dont know" she said.Hmmmm !!!
So this stupid Government goes green,gets everyones hopes up,new business ,new jobs for roofers,sparkys,nice clean job ,environmentally friendly,jobs alround............but no...a lot of people invest and form instal companies.....then they decide to cut the tarrif....and again ...and again.Soon to be totally cut.Where is the sense???

My question is after so many thousand free installs where does the FIT payment go after a company goes bust.........oh let me guess !!

 

[puddy]

I guess if the monitor system was installed as badly as the meter then no

However anyone following the installation instructions would probably pick up that something doesn't look right..

Or else if you don't know what the readings should be then what you get won't highlight any anomolies. So per se the monitoring system wouldn't highlight this as it's only relating to the position one or the other side of the Consumer Meter.

Thank you for answering my question. If its a bright sunny day and the monitor showing zero power you would know theirs a problem. Or if the solar been connected to the meter incorrectly would it show what the whole street usage?

 

[Worcester]

Thank you for answering my question. If its a bright sunny day and the monitor showing zero power you would know theirs a problem. Or if the solar been connected to the meter incorrectly would it show what the whole street usage?

It won't show the whole street What it will show is impossible to say as that all depends how the PV system is wired and how the monitoring system is wired

 

[Equity]

ok,had the PV connected on the consumer unnit side of the edf meter and immersn 2 fitted.turned off the central heating ho****er in the mornningso the immersun heats the hot water.
saved 24 pence each day now...whoopie ...

 

[marc8]

went to another 2 this week, fitting immersun noticed meter bypass going straight to grid, customer rang company doesn't exsit anymore, Nice little £50 for 10mins work to put it right.


althoguh not really an issue unless they start getting problems, another yesterday having a look to fit another immersun unit not dedicated & what do i see a full board with RCD 30ma main switch & guess what PV fed from board via 16amp circuit breaker.

These little problems can give me some more work in time, not good for end user, but good for my pocket sorting out little issues.

 

[Equity]

went to another 2 this week, fitting immersun noticed meter bypass going straight to grid, customer rang company doesn't exsit anymore, Nice little £50 for 10mins work to put it right.


althoguh not really an issue unless they start getting problems, another yesterday having a look to fit another immersun unit not dedicated & what do i see a full board with RCD 30ma main switch & guess what PV fed from board via 16amp circuit breaker.

These little problems can give me some more work in time, not good for end user, but good for my pocket sorting out little issues.

OMG...this is scary.
I bet there are thousands of PV installations incorrectly wired in.surely you sparkys get some training or guidance from thepowers that be.
Another point noone mentions when they sell you the package,you probably have to buy a new inverter in 10 yrs time according to a sparky pal.oh thats another thousand pounds please sir !

so quick calculation.
purchase good quality pv install £6500
£600 beack in fit
10% back per annum
after 10 yrs you get your money back plus the install
20 yrs

 

[SolarCity]

surely you sparkys get some training or guidance from thepowers that be.

A somewhat condescending comment from someone seeking advice on a trade forum.....

 

[SolarCity]

Regarding the inverter comment, it is unlikely that you will need a new inverter in 10 years time. It is a myth that floats around the industry, largely owing to the fact that inverter manufacturers often provide 10 year warranties. Of course, devices don't simply fall to bits just because they are no longer covered by warranty.

Inverters can and will fail. But if they do then the chances are that they will fail in the first few weeks of operation.

Furthermore, if an equivalent inverter costs even £500 in 10 years time then I'll eat my chin.

 

[Equity]

A somewhat condescending comment from someone seeking advice on a trade forum.....

oh,meant nodisrespect to anyone,the young lad doing mine was under pressure to do 2 installs a day which seemed impossible to me,its no wonder mistakes where made.i was only his third job.

 

[SolarCity]

That's probably why their price was so attractive.

 

[Worcester]

another yesterday having a look to fit another immersun unit not dedicated & what do i see a full board with RCD 30ma main switch & guess what PV fed from board via 16amp circuit breaker..

ONLY a problem if its a TL type inverter, if it is galvanically isolated i.e has a transformer it is NOT an issue.

 

[puddy]

Do you have a generation meter?

If you do why not approach your power company and see if you could get a part refund on your bill. Remember they give you a bill on their meter in your house