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I have one… it’s sadly not so easy.

Let me be explicit: If you have #6 NM-B wire for your EVSE: -If your wiring is not run through insulation and your state allows for the full 75C rating of the cable, you can run your EVSE at the full 48A on a 60A breaker -if your wiring *is* run through insulation, or you live in a state where...

I just want to clarify that NM-B in the US and NMD-90 in canada are very similar in terms of both ratings and physical construction. They are both 90C rated Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated (THHN) cable assemblies...

I did not make that mistake. Re-read my posts… I merely said that a 60A breaker is the correct size 99% of the time for #6 NM-B, which it is. The breaker size alone doesn’t really tell you how many continuous amps you can put on the circuit. Do not confuse the “round up” rule (240.4(b)), which...

Given that I’ve already provided proof of exactly this above… I’m in.

How do you read it? And of course they do. The NEC itself is merely a guideline. In the US, it is up to each state (and in some case each city…) to adopt and enforce the code, and at the end of the day, what your inspector/AHJ says trumps even that. Said another way: Each state adopts a...

There is no problem running romex in conduit, nor does such an installation need a de-rating as a result of running it in conduit (and even if it did, you would derate from the 90C column, so it wouldn’t matter here). A 60A breaker is the correct (and code compliant) size breaker for almost all...

It’s more complicated than that even, as some states amend the NEC to change the rules, for example here in MA. The 2020 NEC (NFPA 70) 334.80 paragraph 1 reads: 334.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Types NM and NMC cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.14. The ampacity shall not exceed...

You should under no circumstances accept $3000. if I were you, I would get a quote from tesla to install a 90kWh pack and demand that from the dealer to make you whole. It will likely be upwards of $20k. Alternative resolutions I would accept: 1) them finding another equivalent model S with a...

Has the MCU ever been rooted? If so, blocking ODIN is pretty common. IIRC, toolbox proxy works by getting an “unlock token” from tesla’s servers and sending that to the MCU periodically to keep the diagnostic Ethernet port “unlocked”. Disable your firewall if you haven’t already, make sure...

The primary reason is because video output is a *much* easier problem to solve than video input today from a technical perspective.

I think they’ve understand that math perfectly well and do a mix of 2 and 3 hour events to limit their overall cost and also maximize the benefit to the grid based on estimated demand curves (after all, tesla PWs are not the only batteries in the program, and others may be better suited to 3...

That’s the way it always works (except for one weird event last year)

System just stopped exporting at 20% even though my reserve was set to 0%. I guess they didn’t change the behavior after all

EverSource MA event stats:

We knew that though! You could consume 100% and export 0 and you would still get full credit. In a way, it makes sense. Either way, you’re offsetting demand on the grid.

Indeed. I also seem to have full control of my PWs atm, which is not normal on the day of an event iirc. My reserve is currently set to 100% to make sure I’m ready for the event. If I drop it, it starts to discharge to my house. If this change is real does that mean my system would not...

Here’s a link to the product/ordering page… https://www.otbmods.com/product-list/hdmi-in (Full disclosure: this is *not* something I will likely have in a shippable form any time soon, but if you want to encourage me to get back to working on it feel free to put a pre-order in 😂)

Need to make it back to HK sometime to visit again!

Never mind, just had to update my app. Working now! Says 557 fleet homes for me (MA Eversource). One interesting note in the detail pane: Specifically, the note to “increase your backup reserve to limit discharge”. That would be completely new behavior (and require me to alter my strategy...

Very much so. Touch has been a tough nut to crack, mainly because of the specific chipset being used, lack of any public drivers for it, and Infineon being… less than helpful to date.

Possible? Yes. You can see a prototype of exactly this in the model pd video. We still have some kinks to work out on any mass market version of it though.

That’s my tech ;-)

I saw some similar screenshots for eversource CT customers. Mine just seems to be blank on EverSource MA though: Does anyone else on EverSource in MA see something similar? Or is it just me?

My 2016 model s just had a partial failure of it’s passenger side eyebrow. Will see how the driver side holds up…

I’ve never heard of an issue with an inspector like this. 50A breaker/40A charge setting and everything should be fine and fully to code.

The statue defines “unreasonable” as a “significant” increase in cost. While “significant” is certainly a subjective term, I would personally put that somewhere between 10-25% more than the install would cost without the additional requirements. If it costs $2k to install the charger, nobody can...

That… doesn’t seem like it would fly with most state laws. The CA law specifically says they cannot impose unreasonable restrictions: “For purposes of this section, “reasonable restrictions” are restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the station or significantly decrease...

Generally, yes, you can use the 75C column for TCERJP, though you might have an easier time finding SER.. the exception to this is if you’re running the cable under/through insulation. If so, then you must use the 60C column for ampacity. You can also just run #6 THHN / THWN2 in conduit (even...

Does anyone else have a parking space with a charger already? Do you know which spot(s) would be yours? (And is there any opportunity to swap spaces with someone if doing so would make your charger install less expensive?) Personally? Given that FL law (718.113(8)) says you have a right to...

I wouldn’t mix and match, but I will say I have been running crossclimate 2s on my model s since December and love them.

It’s definitely a code violation, but not a particularly dangerous one. Your call on what to do; personally I would swap the 60A breaker for a 50A breaker and drop the charge rate to 40A from 48A. I’ll quote my earlier post here: Here’s an example spec sheet showing that the nm-b conductors...

I got the exact same quote as OP for my model s. Am also unable to purchase the $450 retrofit on the website; when I try it thinks I either have no cars on my account or that I have a model y and will only let me purchase the adapter. When I asked the SC if the quote included the adapter, they...

Drop that charge level from 80 to 50% while you’re gone for that long, will reduce battery degradation a bit.

You can't change the configured maximum current through the Tesla app, but you absolutely can configure it for all Tesla wall connectors... On gen2 and earlier, there is an internal rotary switch you set to configure the charging current. And on gen3, you connect to the wall connector's...

Nice work! Though I’ll second the opinion that I would have just installed a second outlet/charger on the other side of the garage. Or, if you really want to share, move the outlet to the back of the garage where the shelves are, in between both cars. Then just run the cord down the aisle to...

Still have these. Am willing to part them out (and even ship them…) at this point. 4x Center caps, $20 OBO 4x TPMS, $50 OBO 4x rims, $200 OBO for all 4. For singles, $100 OBO for the best condition one, $75 OBO each for the others…

As best I can tell from the parts catalog, the 3 PNs for the module, screw, and HL bracket are the same. However, allegedly, tesla has stopped including the plastic radar mount on 2023 model 3s, which was where the homelink module and bracket mounted to… So I suspect the 2023 model 3 kit comes...

I really don’t think it matters much, I suspect the antenna is pretty omnidirectional. It’s just a trace on a PCB in a plastic case:

Nice! Personally I would at least put a ziptie around the frame rail… car vibrations are no joke! (But I’m sure the double sided tape will be fine, especially if you used something like VHB)

Just did this retrofit on our 2023 Model Y and made a YouTube video that's hopefully helpful for everyone: 10 minute DIY Tesla Model Y HomeLink Retrofit (Model 3 too! Save $$$!) We were able to order parts from our local service center without issue, total was ~$230 USD before tax; it took them...

Generally, I don’t believe many 100kWh packs were eligible for transferrable free supercharging, as they were launched right around when it was discontinued, replacing the 90kWh pack. But see above; there might have been a small window of time when that was not the case (and it will depend on...

You can change the amperage setting on the chargepoint by resetting it. IIRC, removing it from your account and re-adding it is sufficient (though you may need to do a factory reset). When you initially add it you can configure the circuit breaker size and max charging current.

Exactly. The sad reality is that something like 80% of the licensed electrician 48A EVSE installs I’ve come across are incorrectly using #6 NM-B on a 60A breaker. Absolutely not code complaint, but also not particularly dangerous for most scenarios. The internal conductors on nm-b are THHN. It’s...

As in they put outlets on a 10A breaker?? Or something else? I’ve never seen this (and very much doubt you would have a code compliant install)

I see maybe a 1-2v drop at most while charging, even with both EVs going at a full 48A. (With no load I usually see around 252V; under load it drops to 249-250V or so… a bit high!) Our wiring is probably a bit oversized for the load though: We have a 100kVA transformer across the street… it...

Is this still available?

The real answer here is “you’re using it wrong”. Tesla’s built in range estimation is phenomenal and the best in the industry by a long shot. But to use it, you have to use the built in navigation. It will tell you precisely how much battery you will have left at the end of your planned trip...

Here’s some temperature efficiency data from my 2016 model s 75D. Not LFP obviously, but it is very possible to get the rated range in cold weather with a warm battery as long as you keep speeds down (at/under 55mph/90kmh).

Actual check received today. It was from tesla.