Warning - solar water heating systems

jazzyman01

Hi

I posted a thread on here a few weeks ago because I have had severe problems trying to get my solar water heating system repaired.

I had exhausted all plumbers in my area so tried this forum. A few people kindly responded back and I followed up their advice. I have had absolutely no joy in getting someone to even come and look at the system.

I therefore have an expensive ornament on my roof.

With all the government/eco friendly people telling us to do our bit to go green I am seriously concerned that it is all a con and that it is just a money making scam.

So, if you have one of these things or are considering getting one - beware! Make sure you have the contacts to repair it when it fails.

maninthestreet

jazzyman01 wrote: »

Hi

I posted a thread on here a few weeks ago because I have had severe problems trying to get my solar water heating system repaired.

I had exhausted all plumbers in my area so tried this forum. A few people kindly responded back and I followed up their advice. I have had absolutely no joy in getting someone to even come and look at the system.

I therefore have an expensive ornament on my roof.

With all the government/eco friendly people telling us to do our bit to go green I am seriously concerned that it is all a con and that it is just a money making scam.

So, if you have one of these things or are considering getting one - beware! Make sure you have the contacts to repair it when it fails.

Unless the installer offers an insurance-backed guarantee/warranty, then run a mile.

Oopsadaisy

Solar energy firm SPWEC has been shut down in the High Court.
The Rochdale firm - its initials stand for Solar Power Wind Energy Company - used a string of nasty tactics to snare customers, including:
*Lying about the availability of government grants;
*Getting payments from customers for goods it had not yet sourced, meaning that it could not honour agreements;
*Failing to respond to customer complaints, give refunds or even honour its own terms and conditions;
*Taking unathorised payments from customer credit cards.
The firm was shut down following an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Spokesman Alex Deane said: "At a time when we are all looking for greener energy products, it is particularly regrettable that a business like SPWEC should use dishonest practices to exploit that demand for its own ends."
The directors of the firm, none of whom served for more than a few months, were Lee Cooper, 24, of Bury, John Hallises, 33, of Rochdale, and Kevin Parr, 27, also Rochdale.

annie123

http://www.solar-trade.org.uk/findamember.cfm

Should any one need help with their system the solar trade association do have a list of installers and plumbers who are familiar with solar energy

C_Mababejive

It cant be that difficult..?

Mankysteve

try the navitron.com forums great bunch over there and more likely to know what your after then us lot.