On site Recommendation

grandmaoffgrid

Hello.  I am an off-grid Outback system, and I am looking for someone who can come onsite and check my set-up.  It is about 2.5 years old, and there are issues.  I got the name or Jay Peltz last time I asked, and he is amazing.  But he is not willing to travel from Colorado to come on site - too far.  I am in the San Diego area.  Anyone know anyone?  

Dave Angelini

Have you tried a WEB search for your area?  I was the one who gave you Jay's number and Bill was the one who gave you mine. We trade our expertise.  Offgrid is a challenge if you are not up to speed on all aspects of your power system. Maybe someone else will have an idea for you. Good Luck !  Also ask Outback ? or become a forum member on their website.

grandmaoffgrid

Thanks Dave.  Yes, I have tried the web search, but will continue to do that.  And yes, Outback has given me a couple of names.  But those people do not want to work with off-grid.  Seems being off-grid is the part that makes this more difficult.   

littleharbor2

grandmaoffgrid said:

Thanks Dave.  Yes, I have tried the web search, but will continue to do that.  And yes, Outback has given me a couple of names.  But those people do not want to work with off-grid.  Seems being off-grid is the part that makes this more difficult.   

This seems rather odd seeing that the majority of Outback equipment is designed for Off-Grid use.

grandmaoffgrid

I agree.  Outback referred me to one person who was very negative.  He only believes in hybrid systems, and won't work on my system unless I hook up to SDGE.  He thinks lithium batteries cause fires and won't work with them either.  Another won't even call me back.  Crazy.

Dave Angelini

In grid saturated cities and counties (like SD) there are less people who know the Offrgrid business. The worst part is they often get over their head and sell a system that they can't support. I see this all of the time and often can't help unless it is redone. I use to do Outback but it is just easier for me to stay with Schneider and use guy's like Jay  (remotely) to keep up with my older Outback systems.

It is critical for someone who does not know the offgrid installation, does not have the time,  to only use an installer that sells a closed loop power system. It is so much easier !!!