So I decided to bite the bullet and have a hybrid solar energy system installed. I contacted a few installer via Face Book and had varying results. One was very expensive and another was slightly less. Dexter wanted to come out and review the site and discuss my needs before offering a quote. I have somewhat of a technical background so of course I had a few "skill testing question" and I was more than satisfied with answers (learned a few things).
We discussed the number of solar panels, the inverter and battery capacities. We settled on enough solar panels to charge the batteries on an overcast day. The performance of the system is exactly as expected. On a sunny day fully charged by 12:00 noon, on a cloudy day fully charged by 3:30 pm.
I had a couple of specific requirements 1) two manual transfer switches so the inverter/solar stuff could be completely bypassed if it's has a serious problem and 2) test points (light gauge wires) brought to the electrical panel so I can troubleshoot individual panels without have to climb on the roof.
It was time to sign a contract.
The contract listed every nut, bolt, piece of wire, all the hardware Dexter was offering and it's price. I I wanted to supply some of the parts myself I could and the contract price would be adjusted. Dexter's prices for the inverter, batteries and solar panels were competitive so I decided to source all materials through him. A block diagram was supplied to show how the system would go together. At the end of the installation as built drawing were supplies so I could tell which panels went to which test points (nice).
Let the installation begin.
They had all the proper tools for making the specialized connections. That was nice to see. I've seen other electricians crimping electrical lugs with a hammer and screw driver. None of that nonsense here. Safety, the guys were tied off whenever they were on the roof, I was impressed.
The jobsite was always clean and tidy, again bonus points for housekeeping. The quality of the panel wiring was as good as I've seen anywhere in the industrial world.
The Contract:
This installation contract is entered into this JULY 13,2025 in BULAK DUIN NEGROS OREINTAL by and between, hereinafter referred to as solar installation contract.
MR. Showpony, a foreign national holding a 13a Philippine residence visa hereby referred to as the owner or employer.
DEXTER XXX_XXX. a Filipino of legal age, a Registered Master Electrician with license number 0069708 and proprietor of DX ELECTRICAL SERVICES with DTI registration number 236XXxx with residence of Brgy. Mangnao – canal Dumaguety City Negros oriental referred to as the solar installer.
PROVISIONS:
1. To SUPPLY and install 1pc 8Kw DEYE hybrid inverter, 14pcs 585w CANADIAN solar panels, 2pcs 11kwhr SOLAR HOME lifepo4 battery and set of protective devices and wirings necessary to complete the system.
2. WARRANTY of inverter and battery is up to 5 years and 10 years for solar panels. For inverter and battery incase of damage within the warranted period the unit, if necessary will be send to cebu supplier for repair and may take up to 2 months. For solar panels failure to generate power, if not repairable will be replaced. Third party modification of the original installation will void the warranty. Under the warranty period all expenses from repair parts is/are shoulder by the installer.
3. SERVICE the installer as part of the warranty, shall perform yearly cleaning of panels and tightening of terminals.
4. Any DAMAGE to the roof caused by the installers team will be repaired or replaced without charge to the owner.
5. CONTRACT PRICE. Php. 416,711.00 (tax excluded)
6. PAYMENT TERMS. Cash or Bank transfer ACCOUNT NAME: DEXTER Q. REPONTE (Bdo XXXXXX-XXY) ( PNb XXXXXX XXX )
Down payment -Php. 20,000.00
Second/third payment (delivery of panels and frames) -Php 100,000.00
Third/second payment (delivery of inverter and battery) -Php. 200,000.00
Fourth payment (after completion) -Php. 96,711.00 Total amount -Php. 416,711.00
7. DURATION. Each phase of the work shall commence immediately after confirmation of payments.
8. CANCELLATION. The client shall issue a stop of work letter to the installer detailing the grounds. Any materials paid and purchased by the installer shall be non-refundable and the client shall pay the installer the equivalent amount provided that the said material(s) is/are delivered or to be delivered to the client property in good condition. The downpayment is non refundable.
Post Installation support:
Dexter helped my get the Deye Cloud software (I bought a Deye inverter) running on my cellphone and desktop. He told me call him anytime if I need a hand with the software or any questions about inverter/battery setting.
A few pictures of the installation will follow.
All in All a good experience!!
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Modern phones have a digital wellbeing app and parental control option in the settings (can be controlled remotely from the guardian's phone). You can limit the time each app gets used throughout the day, with anything over the time limit requiring a password/parental control to unlock.
(Note: my clock app turns the screen on when my phone is charging. JEFIT is a workout app that leaves the screen on while I'm working out. Everything else is under 1 hour usage.)
If that isn't an option most modern modems can block website/app access.
If a child is a digital/social media junkie it is the fault of the parent (and, in turn, whoever raised that parent...yeah, if your kids are f*cked up it is very likely sometime f*cked up raising you. Don't blame kids for being screw ups when you are the one who screwed them up.). Don't let a cell phone be your babysitter. Giving a child unlimited and unmonitored access to the internet is sh*tty parenting at best and child abuse at worse. You wouldn't hand your kid a gram of cocaine to keep them entertained, don't hand them a device with social media enabled (just as addictive as cocaine).-
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So he doesn't have to support her family.
Curious if this member would be willing to take regular drug tests/breathalyzers (alcohol is a drug) and an STD checks upon the request of a female (since there is a very high chance that anyone over 50 already has an STD. HPV or one of the Herpes simplex viruses.....especially if you are over 50 years of age)? Maybe she could request other medical tests to make sure the user here is physically fit and won't be falling over from a heart attack soon? Perhaps an IQ test to make sure that she doesn't pop out any retarded babies in case she gets knocked up?
I'd tell anyone who asked me those questions (or the questions in the OP) that there is probably a very good reason why they are single and that they could go **** themselves. The term "beggars can't be choosers" comes to mind.-
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So, as I come into my 71 st new year, can I and my ladies wish you all a
Best wishes from my ladies
and me
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