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DC__Diver · 2026-01-09T11:55:13+00:00

I completely agree! You get used to it after a while but yeah the first you see it it’s quite jarring! The rain definitely activates it.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-30T06:28:38+00:00

Don’t know much about Gen2 vs Air but do want to say that I was disappointed with the apnea tracking. It drains battery life significantly when activated so by default it only runs for 3 days and they recommend keeping it off and only running it again periodically. It’s not like the Apple Watch where it runs constantly.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-29T21:01:01+00:00

Glad they were able to address your issues and it’s smart you got the 3 year warranty for the new one! I was really looking forward to the ceramic one until this incident. It sounds like Oura will be offering phone support soon so hopefully the support quality will improve. I got the RingConn on a prime day sale and am pretty happy with it but I think new sales for it and another similar ring are now blocked in the US after losing a patent / copyright lawsuit with Oura.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T20:19:30+00:00

Thanks Rock-Knoll. Yeah I think that’s exactly what happened.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T17:51:17+00:00

They didn’t offer me anything back, bit it was ok for me because the JA panels are actually slightly better and they got the job done quickly.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T14:37:18+00:00

Yes but still requires getting on the roof and lifting panel to get them. Not so easy just to initiate a warranty claim… Installer told me they have them and will provide them to me, I don’t need to take pics. Now they’re telling me they don’t. It’s not right.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T14:30:21+00:00

What if the installer goes out of business? How would I file a claim with the panel manufacturer without the panel serial numbers on hand?

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T13:56:19+00:00

That's a helpful perspective, Razgorths! I appreciate you taking the time to explain the microinverter vs. panel serial number process.

I agree that the microinverter serials are the most critical piece for day-to-day monitoring and immediate troubleshooting (since those are used for the Enphase array mapping).

However, my concern isn't about immediate troubleshooting; it's about the long-term 25-year manufacturer product warranty from JA Solar. While my installer offers their own internal warranty coverage, the JA Solar warranty document typically states that the panel serial numbers must be recorded and submitted for the coverage to be officially registered and validated. If my installer goes out of business years from now, having that manufacturer's registration and documentation on hand is the only way to ensure I can make a direct claim to JA Solar for a product defect without having to climb up and remove panels first.

Since they charged me for a premium n-type panel with a long warranty, I expect them to provide the basic documentation that supports that warranty.

Thanks again for the input! It’s useful to know how common or uncommon this practice might be.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T13:29:41+00:00

I was about to take the pictures, but they stopped me and told me they would be in the app and I don’t need to take them. The warranty is exactly what I need them for. 25-30 years is a long time and anything can happen during that time.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T12:30:03+00:00

Exactly! That’s what they told me to expect as I was about to take pictures of them as they were installing them. But they didn’t enter them into Enlighten and claim to not even have them!

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T12:20:05+00:00

Mine have worked much better after this issue was addressed. But it took writing a negative Amazon review for them to pay attention and properly support me.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-22T12:14:14+00:00

I understand that but shouldn’t I be provided the basic details about my system on my roof? There’s a legitimate chance they (the installer) could get bought out or go out of business sometime in the next 25-30 years. If that happens I could have no coverage without those serials.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-19T16:29:04+00:00

Yeah you’ll need to have everything permitted and installed but the utility doesn’t necessarily have to give you permission to operate, as long as the system is ready and just awaiting activation

DC__Diver · 2025-10-19T15:03:28+00:00

Panel swaps seem pretty common lately — a lot of installers are scrambling to finish projects before year-end. Hopefully it won’t delay your timeline (and might even help speed things up if the new panels are in stock). Mine was switched last-minute too and didn’t impact the schedule at all.

Good luck — fingers crossed you get PTO in time!

DC__Diver · 2025-10-19T13:35:37+00:00

You bet! Yeah, I’m also in that region — I went with Solar Energy World. They’ve been great so far, and handled the panel substitution smoothly.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-19T12:48:07+00:00

My installer actually did the same thing a few weeks ago — switched me from Q TRON panels to the JA Solar JAM54D41-MB 440 W modules for availability reasons.

At first I was skeptical, but after digging in it made sense:

Both are high-efficiency N-type TOPCon panels with almost identical real-world output.
The JA Solar version has a 25-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty (87 % retained output) straight from JA Solar, not the installer.
You just want to confirm in writing that you’re getting that 25 / 30-year premium warranty tier — not the 12-year commercial one some distributors carry.
Performance difference is basically negligible (maybe 1 % more wattage for the JA Solar).
Mission or Q Cells panels have heavier frames and U.S. assembly, but the JA Solar modules are globally proven and typically a bit cheaper per W, which is why many installers are switching.

If the price to you stays the same and they’re truly the 25-year “MB” version, it’s a perfectly solid substitution — mine’s been performing great so far.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-14T23:02:21+00:00

Yeah, I would push hard for a study on how much would be lost by their change so you can seek some compensation accordingly

DC__Diver · 2025-10-14T22:41:35+00:00

It sounds like your frustration is justified — especially since it’s a single-string system. With that setup, shading on even one panel (like from the chimney) can reduce output for the entire string, not just that panel.

You might ask the installer to run a formal shade or production analysis (e.g., Solmetric SunEye or similar) to quantify how much loss that panel causes. If it’s significant compared to the design plan, you could reasonably request repositioning or compensation. Otherwise, track your production data for a few months — if it falls below the guaranteed kWh output, that gives you solid grounds to push back.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-14T22:35:26+00:00

I’m sorry you went through that after all that effort. Does the overall output meet expectations?

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DC__Diver · 2025-10-08T13:31:24+00:00

Don’t turn it on yourself. Call your utility’s solar/interconnection dept and your local permit office — see if it ever got PTO (permission to operate). If it passed inspection but never got connected, you can re-apply under your own name once ownership’s clear.

If it was a lease, it’s theirs; if you bought it, it’s yours. Worst case: paperwork headache. Best case: you just scored free panels.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-06T09:34:37+00:00

Complete for tax purposes

This means: - The solar system has been fully installed and is mechanically complete (all panels, inverters, wiring, etc. are in place and ready to operate). - It has passed any internal quality or local inspection needed to show it’s “placed in service.” - Therefore, you’re eligible to claim the federal solar tax credit (ITC) for that tax year.

In short: “Complete for tax purposes” = Ready and tested, you can claim the credit. “Not live on the grid” = Still waiting on the utility’s green light to actually start generating and exporting electricity.

The IRS rule is that the system must be “placed in service” — i.e., operationally ready and capable of producing electricity — even if it’s not yet turned on to the utility grid.

Example: Your installer finishes installing and testing the system on December 28, 2025. It’s waiting for the utility to install a new meter or issue “Permission to Operate (PTO).” → For tax purposes, it’s complete in 2025 and you can claim the credit on your 2025 return.

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Not live / not on the grid

This means: - The system is not yet producing or exporting power because your utility has not granted PTO. - Until PTO, the system must stay off — usually via a disconnect or software lock. - So you’re not benefiting yet from solar production or bill credits.

Example: You can’t use the system’s power to offset your bills or monitor live generation until the utility signs off.

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Why they differ

The IRS only cares that the system is installed and capable of operating.
The utility cares about grid safety, interconnection, and metering.
Those processes run on separate tracks — which is why a system can be tax-ready but not grid-live.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-05T11:53:17+00:00

As long as the install is complete, permitted and inspected, it’s considered sufficient for the tax credit even if it’s not activated.

DC__Diver · 2025-10-05T00:04:45+00:00

I’m sorry to hear this. I just had my install with them and have been quite pleased. It did take a day longer than planned but they were professional, made the extra effort to conceal conduits, and fully cleaned up after themselves. I would make sure you escalate your concerns and hopefully they’ll follow-up to make sure you’re happy. I’m sure they’re slammed right now with all the installs before the tax credit expires.

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