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    Tesla Spying using Cameras - privacy violations

    Tesla employees reportedly shared videos captured by cameras on customers' cars They even shared a clip of a child being hit by a car, according to Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-workers-shared-sensitive-images-recorded-by-customer-cars-2023-04-06/
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    PTO LADWP 6 weeks + for permission to operate

    My solar panel project passed inspection over 5 weeks ago, and they have not yet provided the permission to operate. My representative explained today he cannot confirm that Tesla sent the PTO application to LADWP - he found no confirmation this was done. Has anyone else experienced similar...
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    Warning about Inspectors

    While the inspector was on sight (my inspection did not pass), he noticed that I had set up a home office in my garage. Because of the pandemic, I need to work from home, and I setup a home office in the garage. I placed carpet tiles in the garage, placed a desk and computer inside, and...
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    Royal Screwup by Tesla for Inspection

    Tesla did not show up to my solar inspection. I was at the property, but Tesla representation needed to by here for the inspection to take place. How long did it take for them to reschedule? I spoke with a rep from Tesla, and he said he would look into it and let me know of a new date...
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    Coordinating roofer with Tesla

    I asked about this and received a firm "no" from Tesla. My roofer also called Tesla and they also gave him a firm "no". They do not seem to coordinate with roofers. Was your roofer happy with what he saw?
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    Tesla Solar and Water Leakage

    Thanks for the pictures Dave! Do all the support posts which contact the roof, actually penetrate the roof? The Tesla representative explained that their installation method involves less roof penetration than competitor’s. I was curious if that was accurate, and how they achieve this.
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    Saving w/ Telsa or Spend more for service/warranty

    Part of the decision for me is the long term viability of the installing company. I believe Tesla Solar is more likely to be in business in 10 years, compared with a smaller company which may offer better service. I typically choose to go with smaller business. However, the prospect of a...
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    Tesla Solar and Water Leakage

    Every solar company - except Tesla - explained that the best way to install panels (for a customer who also wants to install a new flat roof) is to first tear off the old roof, then install the solar supports, then lastly install the new roof around the supports. Tesla explained they do not...
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    Using a Credit Card or Paypal to pay for Tesla Solar

    I believe the 5% only applies to the first $1500, then it drops to 1% I was looking at the Quicksilver card: 1.5% cash back, 150 sign up bonus, 15 months no interest. from Discover “Each quarter is capped to $1,500 and activation is REQUIRED in qualifying purchases. That means you can earn 5%...
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    Using a Credit Card or Paypal to pay for Tesla Solar

    My installation for a cash system is scheduled this month. Can I use a credit card, either directly or through Paypal, to pay for the entire project with no additional fee? I get different answers from different advisors. Thanks!
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    Need help with system size

    Hi, I live in Sherman Oaks, CA, about a couple blocks away from you Alex_M (small world). I have a flat roof as well, and received the final design from Tesla today. My usage over the past 12 months was a total of 18,458 kWh with an average monthly usage of 1,538 kWh. The proposed system...