Requested repair for my solar panel/powerbox
09/12/09
In May 2008, just as I
was clearing out my condo in St. Catharines Ontario
for the new owner, I purchased a solar panel and a
power box - the boxes showed these were the right
units for each other - so I could have free energy to
power my laptop, cell phone, radio, and fridge inside
my van as I traveled about looking for a soft place
to land. The $590 cost of these two items: $590. I
have been able to use the power box but it recharges
from electric energy, which doesn't save money. If I
can use solar power on a daily basis, I can
shave
some money off my electric bill.
Only after I left Canada did I discover that the plug on the solar panel didn't fit in the Powerbox. So now I'm sending a detailed letter, a copy of the bill, the end of the plug and a request for a replacement that fits. I don't want to have to drive to Ontario if I can help it. I'm hoping the Canadian Tire store employee will be able to remedy this easily and it won't get stuck in Customs in either direction.