[RE-wrenches] dpw top of pole mount pipe problems

[penobscotsolar at midmaine.com]

Ryan,
   I would be very wary. If DP&W says it is engineered for Sched.40 steel
then that is what it is most likely warrantied for. I don't do anything
that would void a manufacturers warranty. After 21 years in this
business it is one of the most important things I've learned. If DP&W
will warranty it the way it is, then it is on them at that point.
Good luck,
Daryl DeJoy
NABCEP Certified PV installer
Penobscot Solar Design



> Wrenches i have a customer that wanted to install a dpw top of pole mount
> for 18 sharp 180 watt panels. he installed his own pipe and even after
> several reminders by me and a signed contract stating shcedule 80 8 inch
> steel pipe he installed a 8 inch cast iron water main.
>
> My dilemma is this he claims to wave my liability in this install but he
> has been a very high maintnence customer and seems to forget everything we
> talk about or he signs. so would you go ahead with the install or is the
> cast iron going to shear off and the rack fall over?
>
> financially i have met my obligations with the customer i can wave the
> labor cost and tell him to find someone else at this point if need be i
> dont want to be liable for spilling 18 panels on the ground and my
> insurance wouldnt cover it as we went against dpw's
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