Yesterday afternoon’s inspection had a Solar Water Heating System with a backup natural gas unit. Are there any useful resources out there for us inspectors? I never expected to encounter one. :oops:
I couldn’t say a thing about the system’s proper installation, all I could do was identify most of the components. Not that the client cared, since he didn’t bother asking for the plumbing to get de-winterized after my insistence. I got the impression that I was hired strictly to make the deal go bust by reporting that the massive roof was leaking all over the freaking place. :twisted:
Here’s some basics for ID purposes…way too many different systems and improper/wrong installations going on to give a detailed list. Check for brand system, provide website or install link if available, look for roof damage at attachment points and piping entrances, leaks/corrosion at all piping and under collector(s) if applicable and observe routing…the rest requires specialist evaluation, imo many units are older and orphaned around here