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Yesterday afternoon's inspection had a Solar Water Heating System with a backup natural gas unit. Are there any useful resources out there for us inspectors? I never expected to encounter one.
I couldn't say a thing about the system's proper installation, all I could do was identify most of the components. Not that the client cared, since he didn't bother asking for the plumbing to get de-winterized after my insistence. I got the impression that I was hired strictly to make the deal go bust by reporting that the massive roof was leaking all over the freaking place. |
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Nick,
Here's some basics for ID purposes...way too many different systems and improper/wrong installations going on to give a detailed list. Check for brand system, provide website or install link if available, look for roof damage at attachment points and piping entrances, leaks/corrosion at all piping and under collector(s) if applicable and observe routing...the rest requires specialist evaluation, imo many units are older and orphaned around here http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consume.../mytopic=12850 http://www.toolbase.org/Technology-I...-water-heaters also click on the PATH links here's a short list of some of the US companies http://www.ucan.org/energy/energy_ef...tified_by_srcc ADAIR INSPECTION 972-487-5634 Commercial-Residential-Construction-EIFS-Infrared Thermography TREC # 4563 EDI: EIFS-MA TX # 39 2008 US Member of the Year life is the random lottery of events followed by numerous narrow escapes accept the good Last edited by badair; 3/31/09 at 2:26 PM.. |
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