NABCEP & Training [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

I'm with Bob-O.

Jay

Peltz Power

"Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection" wrote:

> Jeff,
> I see your point, but I don't see how I could do my job if I DIDN'T
> design the system as well as install it. Every successful working RE
> Wrench that I know is also a system designer. Install a system
> designed by someone else? Maybe. Did the designer visit the site
> first? No? Is he/she making the sale and asking me to just provide
> the labor? FORGET IT! Bad idea all around.
> Regardless of our positions in the debate, the reality is that system
> installers nearly all of the time design the systems. And even if
> they don't, they should STILL have enough working knowledge of system
> design to pass the test. Engineers, jeeez.
> Best, Bob-O
>
> >My point was that the certification program should not try to certify
> >installers for their design capabilities, not that people should not be
> >trained as your people are. Cross over between design and installation
> >information is good, as it gives each side a better understanding of how
> >their work affects the overall install. The worst PE's never got out in the
> >field, and the worst tradespeople ignored the engineers' drawings.
> >
> >Jeff
> >
>
> -

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