[RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

[Jason Szumlanski]

Consumers can buy a Sol-Ark prewired inverter from AltE (among other
brands). That is probably what this person is referring to - not buying
direct from Sol-Ark, but an online wholesaler. I see these kinds of
requests frequently. If Sol-Ark is doing direct sales, that would be a
strange decision.

That said, I think everyone just needs to make a decision whether they will
install components purchased elsewhere and stick to it. I decided long ago
that I would consult on DIY projects but not offer up labor or my license
to help people who want to save a few bucks. And consulting gigs are not a
perpetual offer to provide middle of the night help when the lights go
dark. What usually happens is consumers hire Joe the Electrician to install
things after they get my rates. Then they get in over their head and call
me in desperation. Ugh.

Jason Szumlanski




On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 3:47 PM Jeremy Coxon <jcoxon at sunwindpowerinc.com>
wrote:

> While I have heard a lot of good comments re: Sol-Ark on this forum, we
> have not yet used them for our installs.  I have been considering trying
> them on a test system in our shop, but something just came across my email
> in the form of a NABCEP referral that gives me considerable pause.  I’ll
> just paste the text and remove the contact info and await responses:
>
> “ I am in the process of purchasing a solar array with battery back up
> from sol-ark. I am looking to get a quote and arrange for someone to
> install/connect the array. Thank you, name removed”
>
> Jeremy Coxon NABCEP
> Certified MWBE
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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