I wrote this & deleted it,thought I would let this one go but I see that others got a similar hit on this as I did.
I agree there is no stupid question BUT as a "Lead Installer" the information was available in the book. Perhaps Bob O's frustration was Not in the question but the lack of research w/ the tools we all should have in hand. Battery based systems are NOT discussed very thoroughly in the code book. These systems can be quite complex AND dangerous to those folks untrained. Please don't ever hesitate to ask questions but look before you leap. I agree that the industry is being swamped w/ newbie & I loose jobs to those less then qualified then myself, YEAH I GET pissed! I have worked LONG & HARD learning things without the benefit of the re/list. Some of it by trial & error other times by looking in the books until I find what I was looking for. These trenches are quite deep for us older grumpy techs! Tump -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 3:21 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] List etiquette Friends: I admit I have been guilty of writing a harsh word on this site. I don't defend the practice, but it is trying when one hears of supposedly experienced contractors making very dangerous mistakes. It is not difficult to learn a lot about any installer in this internet age. You can look up a contractor's license status on the licensing board web site (if they have a license). You can review their company web site, read how experienced they are and see that they have a top-notch crew. You can go back to the contractor's license site and see that they have certified that they are not running a crew so they don't have to pay worker's comp insurance. All of those youngsters on the roof must be "independent contractors." It is frustrating to compete against cut-rate contractors when you have paid your dues and are paying the cost to be legitimate. I make a fairly good living repairing the work of other solar electric contractors. I see them abuse retirees something fierce. I wish there were some way to get those people back the money they have spent on disreputable installers, but it is expensive to go to court. We have to let a lot of work go because we are underbid by less experienced installers. Many electrical contractors and out-of-work used car salespeople are getting into the solar electric business lately, because, how hard can it really be? William Miller Please note new e-mail address and domain: William Miller Miller Solar Voice :805-438-5600 Fax: 805-438-4607 email: [email protected] http://millersolar.com <http://millersolar.com/> License No. C-10-773985
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