Rains Are Coming

While the forecast is for heavy rains for the next week or so, Friday was dry. However, no one showed up to do anything. I did call the lighting company Friday afternoon to inquire about the wall sconces we ordered last Monday. We were told it might take a couple of days for the lamps to arrive. They told me the lamps had still not arrived but were expected early next week.

Saturday morning, around 7:30 am, the solar company showed up to work on the inverter panel installation. Apparently they did not want to bother us that early in the morning, but their pounding was an indication that they were out there. Rick had suggested it might take a half day or so to make the changes. Around 8:45 am I noticed they were gone! I was surprised they did not come to the door before they departed to show us the modifications and get our approval. Going out and looking at the work, I was no longer surprised. Yes, they moved the inverter panel on the right side around to the back of the rack. Yes, they trimmed the horizontal rack members that extended beyond the right vertical post. No, they did not center to remaining equipment and trim the horizontal rack members that extended beyond the left vertical post. No, they did not trim the two vertical posts as expected. Bottom line is that, if they had performed the installation properly four weeks ago, it would not look like it does now. I sent a honest and open note to both Eric (VP) and Rick (project manager) letting them know I was not completely satisfied and that it is obvious that they did the minimum they thought they could get away with. Eric responded very quickly saying he had forwarded my note to Rick and suggesting they may be able to get the workmen back out today. If that happens, it will be interesting to see the attitude of the workmen.

Original Installation Four Weeks Ago

After Today's First Modification - Looks Better From This Angle

After Today's First Modification - Needs To Be Centered and Cleaned Up

Later in the morning, Eric called and said that they would send the workmen back out to make the adjustments I wanted, but it would be in a week or two. He said the system is fully functional now and as soon as the electric company installs the new bi-directional meter, we should be making electricity.