Site 34
System type: ICS system
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2002
System not working.
Per owner, two years after system was installed it developed a leak. Client claims leak was at outlet piping area. (Could have been inside the collector as well.) Minimal water dripped in attic. Suspect water leaked between return line piping and outer insulation. In any event the major problem was that the well pump ran continuously because of the leak. Client claims the well pump eventually failed due to overuse. Claims he had to purchase a new one for $500. Client isolated the system via system isolation valves at the water heater. Has no interest in trying to determine what the leak was and having the system fixed. Would not allow me on the roof. Client was done with the system. Client should have followed up with installer to get system fixed.
System type: ICS system
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2002
System not working.
Per owner, two years after system was installed it developed a leak. Client claims leak was at outlet piping area. (Could have been inside the collector as well.) Minimal water dripped in attic. Suspect water leaked between return line piping and outer insulation. In any event the major problem was that the well pump ran continuously because of the leak. Client claims the well pump eventually failed due to overuse. Claims he had to purchase a new one for $500. Client isolated the system via system isolation valves at the water heater. Has no interest in trying to determine what the leak was and having the system fixed. Would not allow me on the roof. Client was done with the system. Client should have followed up with installer to get system fixed.
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