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    Adding Circuits to Tesla Panel?

    That one is a single 150amp breakers, turns off the main connection to and from electric company.
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    Adding Circuits to Tesla Panel?

    Thanks, I’ll have to dig up my original documentation from the install. I was quoted with two options, 1 was a double breaker in panel in the photo. The other was to add an additional sub panel.
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    Adding Circuits to Tesla Panel?

    My entire house is backed up and I was hoping the new mini split would be backed up as well. Only my main panel in the garage has the “Do not add new loads” label.
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    Adding Circuits to Tesla Panel?

    Sure, photos attached.
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    Adding Circuits to Tesla Panel?

    So I’m trying to I add a mini split AC unit in my house and I need a 220 outlet to power it. I have Tesla solar+powerwalls. The side of my house that needs the outlet is on the complete opposite side of the house from my circuit breaker panel but is on the same exterior wall as my...
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    Dead Inverter? Solaredge SE7600

    Noticed today that my Tesla solar system was not producing anything. Checking the app it looks like the issue began on 11/21 (wish I could have been alerted that I was not producing power). Either way I have a Solaredge SE7600H-US inverter. Did a power cycle of the inverter and after the 5...
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    Battery Day - Resale Value of current M3s?

    I see, all the comments here make a lot of sense and are changing my perspective. Here’s my takeaway: EVs are a new thing, unlike traditional car manufacturers who make minor changes year after year and have relatively predictable depreciation rates. EVs are in their infancy and will continue...
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    Battery Day - Resale Value of current M3s?

    Was very close to submitting my order for a Model 3 LR AWD this month but then I learned about “Battery Day” in September. While no one knows what is being announced then do we think the announcement will have a negative impact on the values of current Tesla vehicles? Tesla vehicles seem to...
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    SolarEdge Inverter App Access - Working Again!

    it just started working, I purging unused apps, decided to open solaredge and noticed data was appearing in there. I haven’t been in contact with Tesla about this.
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    SolarEdge Inverter App Access - Working Again!

    Mine stopped on November 3rd of 2019 and resumed on March 9th 2020 I will try to call Tesla support but I’m assuming I’m not going to get far. In the past they don’t want anything to do with the solaredge app
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    SolarEdge Inverter App Access - Working Again!

    Not sure if this has been posted here yet but this morning I opened my solaredge app and noticed that my system has once again been reporting data back to solaredge. It stopped in early November of 2019 and started up again around March 6th. now if only I had a way to arrange my panel layout...
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    SolarEdge monitoring app?

    thanks I’ll try that out using a cable through the window to see how it goes. Unfortunately there’s good way to get Ethernet to my inverter without drilling through concrete walls.
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    SolarEdge monitoring app?

    I recently requested access to the solaredge app from Tesla and they gladly had solaredge send me a signup email. Upon logging in however my system seems to have stopped reporting data to solaredge around November 8th 2019. I called solaredge and they told me there’s nothing they can do as...
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    Best use of Powerwall in south Florida

    So I have two powerwalls that I purchased these to use as backup power for storms and hurricanes down here. with full net metering is it best to leave my powerwalls set to back up only? Is that healthy for the lifespan of the battery? I was thinking if I left the battery in backup only it...
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    Possible 60 mph winds, possible Tornadoes, storm watcg

    I’m in south Florida and have never seen storm watch activate. Powerwalls have been on since the end of September. So we have been under many nws watches and warning and nothing. has anyone in Florida ever had storm watch activate for any reason other than a hurricane?
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    Unable to change outage reserve?

    So yesterday I was able to get this resolved. I shut off my entire system and during that I noticed a breaker in my gateway panel as well that I shut off. after I did this I called Tesla to tell them I was having this issue and they said that they were able to see my setting was changed and...
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    Unable to change outage reserve?

    It’s on 1.43.3 Im not sure which circuit breaker is for the gateway specifically. But I did kill the breaker for the grid yesterday and it’s still stuck. when I log into the gateway app I see self consumption mode listed as the current setting but no reserve percentage.
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    Unable to change outage reserve?

    I usually keep my powerwalls on the self powered mode with 5% reserve, this past week we had some rough storms roll through (NWS Sever storm warning and no storm watch activation) so I bumped my reserve up to 65%. after the storm I put it back to 5% and that was 24 hours ago. The powerwall has...
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    Power consumption reporting differs when off grid

    the powerwalls were shutting down solar because the batteries were too full to accept more power. I’m in south Florida and it was a hot day, my AC doesn’t blow cold without the compressor running. I will need to wait for a full charge and retest to try with some additional known loads to check...
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    Need Advice in South Florida - go with Tesla or local company for Solar/Powerwall system?

    I received an email back today (first reply since I was transitioned to a new customer service person 3 weeks ago) stating we are waiting on the following: “3rd party inspection report mentioning that the panels are attached with lag screws directly into the truss’” I replied for more details...
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    Do you pay for Tesla solar panels via PayPal?

    Yes, I should also mention chase freedom has 5% cash back through the end of December on PayPal transactions. Gets you up to $75 cash back.
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    Need Advice in South Florida - go with Tesla or local company for Solar/Powerwall system?

    I’m in south Florida (Broward) and went with Tesla to install a 9.2 kWh system with two powerwalls. My Experience so far has been pretty frustrating. I started with the $99 deposit in June, system was installed in September. We are now in December and Tesla still can’t get the correct as built...
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    Do you pay for Tesla solar panels via PayPal?

    yes, I’ve had to pay them using PayPal and thought it was strange too. I even called my sales rep when I received the email because it seemed a little fishy.
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    Power consumption reporting differs when off grid

    I have two powerwalls, and yes my ac system is backed up. The solar panels were generating solar during the tests but intermittently as my powerwalls were full.
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    Power consumption reporting differs when off grid

    So I recently have been doing some off grid tests and noticed something strange. my house idles at about .3-.5 kWh usage and when my AC kicks on it goes to about 2.9-3.3kwh. If I am in backup mode my max reported power draw is about 1.4kwh. That is with the AC running (and blowing cold)...
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    Cleaning solar panels and solar tiles

    I saw his video as well and I would imagine on the west coast solar panels should be cleaned every 3-6 months to keep optimal performance. I cringe thinking about how much power he has been losing as he mentioned he didn’t clean them for 18 months. Where I live it rains at least a few times per...
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    Black Panasonic Panels?

    I also had Panasonic 315 B2 installed back in September. I had them add 3 more panels just a week ago so they still use them and they look great. All black with the black side skirts.
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    Powerwalls on Wi-Fi?

    Makes sense, we used Ethernet to get it connected to Wi-Fi. So that explains two of the Mac addresses that popped up but not the third. I just assumed with 3 Mac addresses showing that it was my 2 powerwalls and the gateway. 2 of the Mac addresses had the same first 6 characters. either way...
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    Powerwalls on Wi-Fi?

    Should my powerwalls each connect to WiFi independently? Or just the gateway? I believe on installation day I had 3 new devices connect to my network but right now I just have the gateway. thanks!
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    Storm Watch in Florida?

    I see a lot of these threads regarding storm watch in different areas but haven’t seen one for my area. does anyone know what types of weather watches trigger storm watch for south Florida? In the past few days we have been issued flood watches and a few thunderstorm watches but storm watch...
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    Tesla app and solar edge reporting

    Hi, so still new to the system so I’m still trying to figure everything out. I have a solar edge 7600 inverter and an 8.19kwh solar system when I look at the Tesla app and look at instant production number, I assume that is AC watts? the inverter specified that you can input up to 11k dc...
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    Powerwall going off grid on their own??

    Coincidentally an hour after I posted this someone posted on the next door app asking if anyone else has been experiencing frequent power surges in the area and so far about 20 people have replied. So that answers that. Not sure if this is new or if I just never noticed them before I got this...
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    Powerwall going off grid on their own??

    I’m recently had my solar and powerwalls installed and I’m noticing a strange pattern. every other day at around 6:45am they go into off grid/backup mode for exactly 5 minutes during that time none of the neighbors are down and the grid doesn’t seem to actually be down. is this occurring by...
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    Wait for Utility to turn system on?

    im finally getting my solar system (8.2kwh and 2x powerwalls) on 9/19. Do I really have to wait for the utility company permission to operate it? I’ve been so excited I’m not sure if I’ll be able to wait. Tesla has stated over the phone that many users opt to just turn it on with the knowledge...
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    Walmart Sues Tesla After Seven Solar Rooftop Fires

    Skimmed through the posts so far and didn’t see this posted yet. Found this on reddit by a user posting with a throwaway account named whistle blower. He mentioned the cause of the fires 7 months ago due to faulty connectors: SolarCity shutdown my system, apparently a widespread wiring issue ...
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    Choosing a panel type?

    Ok thanks, in that case the Panasonic panels are better there as well. Pmax of the Panasonic is -.29. The Qcells is -.37.
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    Choosing a panel type?

    I’m comparing the spec sheets between the Panasonic and the q cell panels and I’m unable to identify any attributes that would indicate that one is better in hot weather than the other. South Florida has a warm climate but nothing like Phoenix. We usually max out at 93 degrees. If these are...
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    Choosing a panel type?

    So after weeks of impatiently waiting im finally getting details and proposals for my solar install from Tesla. One thing I was hoping someone could make recommendations on is the panel type. In the documentation they gave me they list Q.peak duo blk-g5/sc 310-320 panels. I was told that these...
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    Trouble obtaining initial proposal

    No, my house is almost 30 years old. Coincidentally, after I posted this yesterday they finally sent over a proposal. Only problem is it’s half the system size I wanted. Guess I’ll have to wait and see how long it’ll take for them to get back to me on this.
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    Trouble obtaining initial proposal

    So I submitted my $99 deposit and all required photos on 6/28/19. Since then I have been in contact with sales and the assigned project manager on and off requesting escalation and status on the proposal (website says 3-5 days) and still have not received my proposal. Is this common? It’s super...
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    Please make suggestions on my upcoming solar install

    I average about 1000 KWH/month. Summer months peak to about 1300 and winter months go as low as 750. I want 100% power offset and powerwalls because I live in a hurricane prone area. When hurricanes hit they hit in August/September when its 93 degrees out with 80% humidity. Power outages last...
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    Please make suggestions on my upcoming solar install

    I just started my solar journey with Tesla last week on 6/28. I submitted all of the required photos and spoke with their sales team. They recommended the 8kw system and two powerwalls. I’m still waiting on a final design plan from them. I just discovered this forum and I see a lot of talk...