Hidden Defects in Solar Battery Installations: What Inspectors Look For

Hidden Defects in Solar Battery Installations: What Inspectors Look For

Hidden Defects in Solar Battery Installations: What Inspectors Look ForPat Southwell
Published on: 02/09/2026

Solar battery installation inspections are essential. They ensure systems are safe, compliant, and function optimally. While my previous blog outlined the common defects found during battery inspections, this instalment will focus on harder-to-spot issues.

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From Sarking to Insulation: Hidden Solar Installation Blunders

From Sarking to Insulation: Hidden Solar Installation Blunders

From Sarking to Insulation: Hidden Solar Installation BlundersPat Southwell
Published on: 02/09/2026

When you get solar installed, any sub-standard work done in the roof cavity is hidden away — out of sight and out of mind — until the inevitable repercussions start to rear their ugly heads.

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From Stink Pipes to Split Rafters: Avoid These Rooftop Solar Blunders

From Stink Pipes to Split Rafters: Avoid These Rooftop Solar Blunders

From Stink Pipes to Split Rafters: Avoid These Rooftop Solar BlundersPat Southwell
Published on: 02/09/2026

Think of me as a detective, but swap out crime scenes for rooftop and commercial solar setups. Here, the thrill isn't in chasing down overt dangers but in uncovering the subtle, critical details often hidden in plain sight.

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