Thanks Mike for taking this time to shed more light on the issue. But, Old Master & others, If Rueben had just walked into Brodex' premises and asked to have a system fitted, don't you think Sean would have suspected something?
To be a fair test of a typical installation, it had to be someone who Sean wouldn't know. Using a private investigator sounds seedy, I agree, but, how else could they have done it?
Whole thing reminds me of these TV shows where they invite tradesmen to work on a house full of cameras. Why don't they just tell the builders/plumbers that they're being filmed? :
Pretty obvious why. Because the film company wouldn't see a typical example of the tradesman's work. It has to be done secretly. Same with the Ionic test.
However, I am NOT suggesting that Brodex (or any other supplier) are 'Rogue Traders'. Not at all. I don't believe they are out to rip off the public. Their prices seem reasonable, their equipment looks quality. But their system DID fail the safety test. Perhaps Sean(aka DOM) saw the forum as an opportunity to minimise the damage caused by this test, but all he has done is cause further damage to himself and his company. (If it is true that he has lied, then that is
really disappointing
)
Perhaps if Sean and the other manufacturers co-operated more, they could combine resources and test together. Then the public faith would be restored. Until then, Ionic will have a big advantage over them. Just my opinion
As for DOM coming back on the forum, I'll put in my two pence worth. On the RARE occasion, when DOM answered a question about water treatment or an aspect of pole technology etc. his comments were informative, helpful and welcome. However, he always seemed to have a sting in the tail. This was a shame. If only he realised how bad this makes him look. If he were to be helpful, and neutral as to his business interests then I, for one, would welcome him back. But I think he has upset a LOT of people :-/