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  1. J

    Solar problem

    UPDATE!!! I filed a claim in small claims court. I hired a company to replace all 8 panels and install the. Check valve that was never installed in the first place. And was sueing the original company for the amount that I paid. They have contacted me and now are reimbursing me the...
  2. J

    Solar problem

    There is nothing in any paperwork that I have that requires me to do anything. That said I have full automation on the pool. Solar is automatic. When it's cold supply line line Is closed and should not be any water in panels. I think I have a good case. Although the amount I agree should be...
  3. J

    Solar problem

    The panels were made by Hi-Tec. They did not install. A local solar company did. I can go to the solar company's web page under solar pool system and there is a layout as to how the system works AND it shows the. Check valve that the did not install. I think I have a perry strong case...
  4. J

    Solar problem

    Well they were out within the first year to fix a leak. It was just a clamp but you wold think someone would have caught that the valve was missing. Maybe you don't understand how solar heat works. There is never water in the panels when pool pump indoor running. So they drain when...
  5. J

    Solar problem

    Thanks for the reply! It is a company that has been here since the early 80's. If you go to there web site thy hav a diagram of a solar system that show people how everything works. Guess what it also shows the 2 check valves. One on the supply side...and one on the return side. They admit...
  6. J

    Solar problem

    Well not being a solar panel installer I had No Idea that there should be a check valve in the first place. And yes 5 years is a long time but I live in Orlando and we don't really get much freezing temps other than the bad winter of 2010.
  7. J

    Solar problem

    Lol. I thing you guys are missing my point. IF the check valve was installed in the first place there would never have been water in the panels. SO this is the reason I am considering taking To small claims court. Unless you think that it's just conjecture on my part
  8. J

    Solar problem

    I somewhat agree..but. I was not aware at the time that the check valve was not installed. I believe that this is the reason that all the leaks have developed. I might be wrong but this is the reason I made this post. To see if anyone can tell me that I am right. I am going to replace...
  9. J

    Solar problem

    Anyone!??
  10. J

    Solar problem

    Going to make this somewhat short. Looking for opinions. I had solar installed on my pool in 2008. Developed a leak a few months later. Company came out and fixed it..but told me in the future it would be 100 per service call. A few years later I started to develop leaks in...