PV domestic installers course

[Nicky Tesla]

Sorry KME i meant the equipment that you need for install. Are there any special equipment you need that you would not normally find in an electricians toolkit. I mentioned scaffolding but do you need any other hire equipment. I have no idea for example how heavy these panels are, and how to get them on a roof without damaging them if they are heavy or can they get blown around by the wind until they are fixed down.

 

[steptoe]

Nicky,

getting caught by the wind is a MAJOR issue,

they are fairly light, 10-15kgs I think maybe and almost 2mX1m so a big kite really.

a socket set & some spanners is maybe the only tools a domestic spark might not have.

 

[kme]

The ones my supplier is providing, weigh 22Kg per panel; which was why I made the comment about 3 people - manufacturers reccomendation.

 

[steptoe]

The ones my supplier is providing, weigh 22Kg per panel; which was why I made the comment about 3 people - manufacturers reccomendation.

Im rubbish at guessing the weight of stuff. :Blushing

 

[Apache]

The ones my supplier is providing, weigh 22Kg per panel; which was why I made the comment about 3 people - manufacturers reccomendation.

Pah - I lifted a 60kg dog onto the table today. I can see a couple may be needed to get them on the roof though!

 

[Lee321]

no doubt the roof top awareness course will be mandatory soon too

along with the get out of bed,leaving the house,driving to the job courses

 

[jeffjohn]

I've got the MCS assessment on Wednesday, the paperwork is a nightmare, don't really know what to expect but fingers crossed

 

[Lee321]

nice one jeff keep us posted

 

[steptoe]

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[steptoe]

I've got the MCS assessment on Wednesday, the paperwork is a nightmare, don't really know what to expect but fingers crossed

good luck,

ray

 

[kme]

+1.

`pache - why would you need two 60Kg dogs to get a solar panel onto a roof??

 

[steptoe]

+1.`pache - why would you need two 60Kg dogs to get a solar panel onto a roof??

I did think about that,

but then thought,

why question a vet,

he knows what he is doing when it comes to fat animals.

 

[jeffjohn]

Had the MCS assessment done today by NAPIT he went through EVERYTHING.

Installation first, I was told ( by napit) that he would need photos of the electrical work (as its in the attic and its not easily accessable). We went up there 3 times! He checked everything from the roof work through to electrical test of the system.

Office, ALL aspects from order, quotes,deliveries,meetings,H&S,method statements,surveys,wind load calculations..etc.etc.. wow what a headache! But in fairness to the guy he did point us in the right direction and we've only got to make a couple of changes and we are certified.

It's alot of work and you have to do it right, especially the surveys (calculations,energy projections etc.)

Just hope it'll be worth it!

 

[Nicky Tesla]

Nicky,getting caught by the wind is a MAJOR issue,

they are fairly light, 10-15kgs I think maybe and almost 2mX1m so a big kite really.

a socket set & some spanners is maybe the only tools a domestic spark might not have.

Im confused Steps.....On another thread iv just looked at you said there is a special crimper which costs over

 

[steptoe]

Im confused Steps.....On another thread iv just looked at you said there is a special crimper which costs over

 

[OzWiz]

If anyone's considering the Niceic PV installers course, Don't!

 

[steptoe]

If anyone's considering the Niceic PV installers course, Don't!

WHY...??????

 

[OzWiz]

WHY...??????

Complete waste of money and time. Based loosely around the '

 

[steptoe]

I done the niceic course with PPS I think they were.

I thought it was OK. but would agree, if you dont know

how to install alrrady it wont teach you,

bit like 2391 wont teach you how to test.

 

[Lurch]

The lecturer himself has admitted the purpose of the course is only to give you a bit of paper to impress the ***.

The who?