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Solar supply on test reports

Alan B

How do I document and test existing solar secondary supply when adding or modifying an installation that includes solar but not working on the solar system.

I have worked on a few installations now that have main supply plus solar, I have no training on solar installations.

I look to make sure cabling looks professional and that there are isolators on DC input to inverter and AC output from inverter, use them to isolate the supply while I work.

On the test report I record that there is a second supply and that it's solar but I don't do any testing or open anything up.

Is this enough or do I need to start learning more about solar and doing more?

I haven't worked on an installation with battery but same question.

Also if I was asked to do an EICR do I just agree with the owner that the EICR doesn't include the solar installation or do I need to decline the job until I get more knowledge on solar?

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    The circuit up to the inverter isolator is just another circuit that should be included in the EICR.  

    From there on exclude it from the EICR unless you have access equipment available to get onto the roof and appropriate training.

    Specialist knowledge and equipment is required, so if the client wants an EICR to cover the PV installation additional charges are applicable.

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    Sparkingchip said:
    if the client wants an EICR to cover the PV installation additional charges are applicable.

    And for private rented sector properties ... two separate EICRs for each inspection, 3 with battery storage? There is a possibility that won't last very long before the landlords kick up about competence of electrical contractors being unable to cover the scope of BS 7671 for domestic installations !

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    Sparkingchip said:
    if the client wants an EICR to cover the PV installation additional charges are applicable.

    And for private rented sector properties ... two separate EICRs for each inspection, 3 with battery storage? There is a possibility that won't last very long before the landlords kick up about competence of electrical contractors being unable to cover the scope of BS 7671 for domestic installations !

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