Solar install

[Lillelj]

New to the forum

Apologies if you all get bored of these types of questions

But here goes. I have all the components already bought and paid for.
4 panels, inverter/charger, DC to DC charger, charge controller, battery.

I don't have cabling, fuses or circuit breakers. That kind of thing.

And I have sent a few emails to get quotes on installing these on/in my motorhome

First quote back.....£1800
Is this honestly what folks pay to have a few plug and play devices screwed into a van? Seems absolutely mental to me!
I'm not afraid of learning to do it myself, just would have been nice to not have to commit more time to it.

 

[PeteH]

Put in a search. Top right "Q" for solar. Ther are many threads old and newer on the Forum. Even a ful solar power su b forum Welcome by the way.

 

[Lillelj]

Put in a search. Top right "Q" for solar. Ther are many threads old and newer on the Forum. Even a ful solar power su b forum Welcome by the way.

Thanks I'll take a look.

 

[olley]

Sounds expensive but not mental as you want a fair bit of work done. A day on the roof fitting panels plus wiring them up, another day running the cables down to the controller which has got to be fitted first and to the battery. Then to the DC to DC which I presume is a Battery to Battery charger, installing and wiring an inverter, running cables to connect them all which could be easy or a complete pain. Have you bought good quality gear or just the cheapest? because if anything goes wrong in a few months you will expect them to put it right.
3 days minimum at £300 a day plus materials, your paying not only for labour, your paying for what they know.

 

[Wagoneer]

The problem with buying the major components and then expecting an installer to install is frought with problems, in my opinion.

The installer is unlikely to take responsibility for the customer supplied kit. So, if there's a problem he'll blame the customer supplied kit. Secondly, he would lose any profit gained by supplying the kit from his own stock.

Most reputable installers would prefer to install their own range of products so they can guarantee the complete system.

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[WillH]

Are you sure he's not quoting for supply and fit?

 

[Lillelj]

Are you sure he's not quoting for supply and fit?

No, apparently just fitting and cables.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

1800 is too expensive even if they were supplying all the kit. He is giving you a mugs price.

 

[DBK]

Welcome! If you look at the links in my signature below you will find descriptions of how I fitted a solar panel, B2B and an inverter.

If you are feeling brave you could list what you've bought.