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<p>UL evaluates products on internal temperature rises while it is
used normally.</p>
<p>They also evaluate the products under abnormal use, in various
ways.<br>
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<p>It may or may not have a fan. If you look inside an inverter,
you will see the same type of</p>
<p>things.... Large external battery cables connecting to smaller
internal cables and/or</p>
<p>bus-bars and circuit board traces. All sorts of things that
probably are not allowed</p>
<p>with NEC.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>I think I saw a temperature of 150 degrees F mentioned here.
That's nothing</p>
<p>compared to the highest temperatures seen in certain parts of the
products.</p>
<p>Some wire, like in some transformer classes can reach as high as
220 degrees C (428 F) !</p>
<p><br>
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<p>boB<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/25/2016 11:39 AM, Kevin Pegg
wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hi
Daniel,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Appreciate
your thoughts on this.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">-
This wire is contained inside 2" flexible metallic conduit,
approx. 3' long from the alternator to the external breaker.
Some of it is in free air, but most is contained within the
conduit. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">-
the main breaker is a 100% rated 175A.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">-
This is an industrial generator is rated for continual
operation at full load, and my expectations is all the
wiring in that unit is suited to that. Will the site
actually draw that? It is entirely possible during heavy
loads & concurrent battery charging that it could well
be running at max load for hrs at a time.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The
plastic bushing is easy to remedy, as is the ground lug.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The
wire is where I am not sure what to do. Everything I am
hearing tells me that the #4 wire is undersized. So there is
a dilemma. If I replace the wires myself then I believe I
have voided the UL certification. But think have made a
safer engine for my client. At the end of the day, it will
be me who the client is calling if there is an issue.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Just
for kicks I opened up a couple 25 kW gens and factory wiring
was either # 2 or # 4 for this same purpose. Hmm.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Kevin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> RE-wrenches
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Daniel Young<br>
<b>Sent:</b> May-25-16 7:24 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'RE-wrenches'
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org"><re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator factory
wiring issues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Kevin,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Based on what the engineer said, I think you
both make valid points.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">On the 4AWG wire:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Type Z wire (150 C insulation) is rated for
190A based on 2014NEC table 310.15(B)(19). It’s rated for
120A when in conduit. So is this wire where you might call
it in conduit or free air? I imagine the inside of a
generator enclosure is somewhere in the middle. Also I
assume this is Z type or similar based on the response
stating 150 F (I know he meant C) wiring is used.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Is this on a 175A breaker? If so then it should
only pull 140A continuous (maybe it’s a 100% rated
breaker?). And that really would not be great for a
generator. Usually we only design for a maximum of 80%
loading on a generator depending on elevation and a few
other de-rate factors. In reality do you expect more than
120A to be a true “continuous” load on this unit. I don’t
know the answer, just worth thinking about.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Plastic bushings:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">I sure would want them in a vibrating machine
like a generator, but if UL does not force them to, don’t
expect them to include it. (Capitalism at work). You might
be able to use an electricians trick where you cut a PVC
bushing and slip it over the existing wire, then you can
thread it in the end of the fitting and it is 95% as good as
a normally installed bushing…. I would not do it on a new
install, but it’s a useful trick when you walk up on
existing mistakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Lug:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">You could continuity test it to see if it’s a
good connection, otherwise that strikes me as no good
either. Just another cost saving step for the manu at the
clients expense in my opinion. It’ll work fine for now, but
not likely in 5-10yrs as corrosion sets in. I’d just throw a
star washer underneath if possible, but it sounds like the
stud is not long enough.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">So there is a little bitta’ code and a lotta’
opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">With Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Daniel Young,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional<sup>TM</sup>:
Cert #031508-90<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> RE-wrenches [<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kevin Pegg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 24, 2016 6:14 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> RE-wrenches <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] Generator factory wiring
issues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Wrenches,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Recently,
we took delivery of a 40 kW LPG generator made by Gillette.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Inspecting
the factory wiring of the unit, I had some concerns which
are outlined in detail below, with an engineer's response
inline. The concerns are using #4 wire to pull 175A; no
plastic bushings on metallic conduit, and ground lugs on top
of painted surfaces / and insufficiently torqued.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The
engineer response has left me somewhat baffled / frustrated
in that I do not feel that actual issues have been
addressed. I don't really care what UL or any other
authority tells me - pulling 175A continually for many hrs
through a #4 wire I think is asking for trouble. And my
customer won't really care about what the UL ratings say if
they are dealing with a melted alternator.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Am
I missing something here?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Kevin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">RE: SP-410-1-1LO S/N: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">I am responding to the concerns written below
both in the capacity as designer and as U.L. liaison.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">We have received this generator, mostly intact.
Some freight damage to the battery support cross member due
to forks not extending the full depth of the crate, and are
working with the freight company to resolve that. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">Sorry for the experienced freight damage.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">However, there are some SERIOUS and DANGEROUS
issues pertaining to the wiring of the alternator! It is
obvious that wiring was not done by an electrician.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">There are no serious or dangerous issues on
this (built to U.L. recognized spec) Gillette Generator as
referred to in this writing. And – you are correct- this
wiring, as ‘factory wiring and not ‘field’ wiring, does not
require or use the specific qualifications of a licensed
electrician. The well trained/supervised workers here at
Gillette have many years of experience building the product
and are guided as need by a competent engineering staff.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">Specifically:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">- Alternator to circuit breaker wiring was done
with #4 wire (rated 60A max). Per your own load chart inside
the breaker enclosure (photo attached), that wire should be
4/0 to carry the 175A that this generator is capable of
producing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">This observation is incorrect. The load wiring
sizing schedule affixed to the side of the circuit breaker
box is for ‘field connectivity’ at 75 deg. F. We do our
‘factory wiring ‘ on a different schedule using load cabling
from the generator to the top of the circuit breaker rated
at 150 deg. F. All of this cabling has been done, tested and
proven by U.L </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">- There were no plastic bushings (see photo)
where the wires exit the metal conduit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">The conduit bushing involved is the correct
U.L. approved component for the installation of spiral wound
metal conduit required to be installed on ‘open’ style
generator assemblies. A plastic bushing is NOT required as
this is again ‘factory wiring’, not ‘field wiring.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">- What would have happened here is the wire
heats up due to gross under sizing, melts the insulation,
and shorts it out. Resulting in a fire or destruction of the
brand new alternator, and the associated legal proceedings
involving all parties and a general nightmare for all of
us. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> disagree, on several fronts. Referencing the
specification standard U.L. 2200, many times- local
inspectors blur the line between its dominance for standby
generator systems and NEC-70 (NEC- code). The former covers
‘factory’ design wiring on stationary standby generators
subject to witness testing by a U.L. certified
representative. The latter applies to ‘field wiring’- that
is anything outside the box including connection conduits,
load wiring ( at 75 deg. F) transfer switches, distribution
panes and the like. As resident designer for the past
twenty-six years, I have myself- written eight
standards/code rebuttals successfully, both for U.L. and
local inspectors. Comparing a 4ga, 2ga, 1ga and the like
against a different class of wiring such as a 4/0 would
certainly be cause for alarm. But, clearly here</span><span
class="apple-converted-space"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span></span><u><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">the alarm is unwarranted</span></u><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">. </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> - the ground lug on the
alternator was not fastened properly (a short stud with a
nut on it - no way to get proper torque on it - should be a
bolt), and both this lug and the lug inside the breaker
enclosure was fitted on top of a painted surface. Every
electrician knows you need to scrape off the paint so as to
allow for proper conductivity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">This lug is not supplied by us. It is supplied
as part of the generator construction built by Marathon.
Marathon generators are certified for U.L. 1004B- generator
assemblies and U.L. 1446 for insulation. This is the
equipment issued as part of that U.L. certified design. as
to their design vs. a ‘bolt’ going into the threads of the
hole- if it was really an issue, it would not have passed
their U.L. certification testing. Their generator assemblies
bear their U.L. file certification under R/C (JZGZ2) and
listing (JZGZ). In regards to the paint removal, the engine
and generator are cable grounded to the frame of the
generator assembly and serrated hardware is used during
assembly to scratch into the painted surfaces of the boxes
and frame. As you notice in the picture- the threads in the
generator housing sleeve- are not painted.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> These are issues that we are
able to remedy. But my client, being very hands on has
noticed this and inquired, quite reasonably, as to why they
are paying Energy Alternatives to repair something that they
paid for and should have been delivered properly done in the
first place?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">To my findings, there is no warrantable work
required.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> I think the fairest solution to
this is for us to remedy these defects and to have Collicutt
reimburse use for time and materials. I will complete the
work and send you the total bill for compensation unless you
would like to approach this in a different method. We are
hoping to go live with this unit in the next few days once
the gas fitting is completed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">As stated above- Not required.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">I hope these responses help clarify the items
in question.</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US">Regards,</span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"
lang="EN-US"> </span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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