chris Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 We have decided to go for a fitted solar panel. We have researched for some time now and will be going for an 85watt panel fitted to the roof. Several of you have these panels so my research is at the stage of asking "who fitted yours?" We do not want to go down the road of fitting it ourselves sorry. One firm that seems to come with good references is A.Butt Ltd who fit at the shows. Anyone used this firm or recommend any others? Thanks. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Leisurepower at Warrington fitted mine 5 years ago and made a nice tidy job which is still working faultlessly. I have also recommended them to friends who have been similarly pleased with their work and after care. http://www.leisurepower.co.uk/ Nobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger s Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I have an 85w Panel, supplied and fitted by Leisure Power in Warrington, like previous poster, good job,no problems have been back since for other things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 chris - 2007-05-13 7:42 PM We have decided to go for a fitted solar panel. We have researched for some time now and will be going for an 85watt panel fitted to the roof. Several of you have these panels so my research is at the stage of asking "who fitted yours?" We do not want to go down the road of fitting it ourselves sorry. One firm that seems to come with good references is A.Butt Ltd who fit at the shows. Anyone used this firm or recommend any others? Thanks. Chris Chris, A B Butt fitted my solar panel and they are a very professional outfit. Dave Newel http://www.davenewell.co.uk/ will do just as good a job though and I think he would be cheaper. South Wale to Telford with an overnight stop at the campsite close to Dave's workshop, it's worth thinking about. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 We had ours fitted in February by Leisuretech services at Clitheroe. They did an excellent job, cost us £500. You can get an online quote too. www.leisuretechservices.co.uk We preferred not to have ours fitted at a show. They always seem to be in a hurray and not sure if they would do a good job. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Glad everyone has had good service. We researched quite a few fitters at the Newbury show and just trying to find the right company now. Unfortunately I work and travelling a couple of hundred miles on a weekend is not really too practical. (travelling from south Wales) A possibility is make a trip to the Stratford on Avon show for a fitting but Dave Newell also sounds a good bet and A. Butt . Travelling to Telford is well within our reach too. Solar solutions was another one that people seem to have used a lot but not sure if they fit at the shows though. Another question posed here is that of fitting them at a show? Has anyone had any problems with this? Generally the companies all seem to know what they are doing (as long as the weather is fine) I was under the impression it is cheaper and they tend to book you in rather than rush too many jobs? There is also the convenience of meeting a fitter at the show rather than travelling too far and it is possible to book ahead too. Looked at the Stoneleisure website, they are not listing which exhibitors are attending this show. Cost at the moment (at the shows) seems to be about £500-£550. Is that about what most of you paid for yours at the workshop. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Chris, I would avoid having the panel installed at the shows. From previous experience there is not the workshop back up if they have even a minor snag. Simple jobs at shows are not bad but I would avoid a solar panel installation. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 656 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Don Madge - 2007-05-14 8:37 PM Simple jobs at shows are not bad but I would avoid a solar panel installation. Don Detroit Solar fitted mine at Newark, and it has been fine so far. It does what it says on the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 For what it's worth, both at Peteborough and Newbury Shows, A Butt's price for an 85 watt panel (Kyocera, which are very good) was significantly cheaper than the competition's. As far as fitting is concerned, as Don says, Dave Newell will do a good job and he only charges the ludicrously low rate of £30 per hour (no VAT at present). Mel E ==== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertractorman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am surprised that Show Organisers are happy with people crawling all over vans on a Public Site . With current Health & Safety Laws imagine the publicity if a fitter fell off a M/H roof on to a passer by, maybe the Show Organisers could be claimed against for allowing it to happen on a site under their control. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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