[RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

[Jeremy Coxon]

I’m with ya on that. These days, I can’t really be a testing ground...  It’s going to be especially hard to stay in business if there are direct selling manufactures, or distributors for that matter.  I saw this exact thing happen to a close friend in the plumbing trade.  End result wasn’t good for either party.   Slippery slope is all I see.  OK, off my soapbox.

Jeremy Coxon NABCEP 
Certified MWBE

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> On Nov 24, 2020, at 5:29 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <offgridsolar at sti.net> wrote:
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> I stay with the devils I know.  Schneider and Outback have been great to me. Even a nice shiny new 100 amp 600vdc controller last month!  Love it !
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> Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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>> On Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:05:17 -0500, Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
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>> 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. 
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>> 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.
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>> Jason Szumlanski
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>>> 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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