This is what’s left of a defective DC isolation switch on the roof of a solar installation we attended recently.
The picture below shows what it used to look like.
This particular brand of isolation switch was subject to an Australia wide total recall, due to the possibility of it catching fire.
So far, four brands of imported DC isolators have been recalled after causing similar problems.
The experience of solar clients has varied, with some having the faulty parts replaced quickly at no charge, and some finding that no-one wants to take responsibility for rectifying the faults.
Two of the companies that imported the isolators have folded, leaving wholesalers and installers holding the bag.
This unfortunate situation highlights the importance of using a reputable, local installer for your solar job so you have someone you can talk to face to face if something goes wrong.
If you did experience a problem, would you rather be phoning a long established, local business, or a mainland call centre?
Fortunately, Mance Electrical has never used any of the recalled isolators, which were more commonly used by those solar sales companies that advertise heavily on TV.
Our solar panels, inverters and isolators are supplied by Energy Aware and they only use quality products from Trina, Simax, SMA, Canadian Solar, Suntech and other quality manufacturers.
Click here to check out the Energy Aware website or give us a call on 6331 4711 for free advice, free quotes and answers to all your questions about solar panel installations.
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