You're right. And that's not just common sense, but logical deduction, as you do aptly demonstrated! Unfortunately, the contractor is lacking both skills. (Frankly, I hate writing all these negative things about him because it makes it sound like I just have it in for the guy. But the truth is, he really does lack common sense, logic, and the basic knowledge that is required for this type of work.)
He absolutely did not pull or inspect any wires to that inverter. I know this because our inverter monitoring system showed that our #4 inverter was offline for only 45 minutes on the day he made the repair. When we first learned that the inverter was off for such a short time, we initially assumed he had done some additional testing. But then he later told us that he had repaired those wires and his work there was complete. That's when I grabbed the ladder and opened the LB to see what he had done and discovered the Liquid Tape and LFMC jacket "repair" he had made.
ok... round two is over.... it was mentioned that this bozo does not use licensed electricians.
i'd be filing a complaint at CSLB, the department of labor, his bonding company,
but i'd probably not write a note to his mother, yet. save something for round three.
at this point, you have a response from him that he's done with warranty work.
that is really all you need. time for getting it done with the bond money.
it's pissing me off enough, that if you need a third party to write a formal assessment,
and you are in the greater LA area, i'll do it. gratis. no strings attached. i don't want the
work, i'm slammed already.
but this sort of stuff clogs my bullshit filter, and when that gets clogged, it needs cleaning
with a toothbrush, preferably the one owned by the person who caused the clogging.
so, if you need a C-10 without a financial interest to give an independent assessment,
and cost of the proper repairs, drop me a PM. hell, even if you aren't anywhere in the LA
area, but are near some good motorcycle off roading areas, i'm still game.
i need a work related excuse to go riding, and you'll do nicely.
randy