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  1. dortor4ev

    Expired Santa Cruz Area: Model Y full set floor/frunk/trunk mats [Expired]

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    Expired Santa Cruz Area: Model Y full set floor/frunk/trunk mats [Expired]

    this is a great deal for anyone local to the greater Bay Area - all items included in suggested price - just need to meet up somewhere local! Items are lightly used/nearly new…
  3. dortor4ev

    Expired Santa Cruz Area: Model Y full set floor/frunk/trunk mats [Expired]

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing Santa Cruz Area: Model Y full set floor/frunk/trunk mats. Please add to the discussion here.
  4. dortor4ev

    Supercharger - Willows, CA - Thunderhill Raceway (LIVE 21 Feb 2024, limited access)

    hmmmm -I _KNOW_ laguna seca used to be listed - but now it's gone I think the site should list _ALL_ superchargers - but we can have a pin-color/designation/notes/flag that location is restricted - plug share has this… superchargers should be listed if known about and generally public even if...
  5. dortor4ev

    Supercharger - Willows, CA - Thunderhill Raceway (LIVE 21 Feb 2024, limited access)

    they are in the paddock of Thunderhill West - so they will not be general public - but so are the ones at Laguna Seca, CA - and that site is listed in supercharge.info. these should be added - but with a note/flag that they may/will be restricted access.
  6. dortor4ev

    Tesla Virtual Power Plant in CA

    as we all saw there was a recent grid event - when was it - I have no idea because once it's over there is no record of it in the app… hmmmm - if only there were a mechanism where Tesla "logged/recorded" discharge events like an "impact log" where they could list extended periods of time when...
  7. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    I want to use as much power as necessary to defend against "peak rates" - but also want the battery to top off when it can so I always exit the peak rate period at: 100% - [peak consumption] _IF_ you do not do this - you will _ALWAYS_ exit peak @ reserve % based on predictions… I want to exit...
  8. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    by removing the mid-peak TOU billing period I now have the "policy I want" I enter the "peak" period at 100% capacity assuming there was enough solar from 7 am to 3 pm to achieve that - normally the case typical week day nights I use 20-30% capacity to "defend" my home from PG&E peak rates...
  9. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    correct - so it was only an issue on week days and not weekend (no mid-peak on weekends) but the core issue/lesson seems to be that where mid-peak rate periods are involved the system will only charge enough to cover anticipated/predicted peak usage - once it has a "enough" in the bank to cover...
  10. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    great - I don't mind a stand alone thread on this particular topic and specific issue - I've reviewed the other threads and while informative they are a little more wide ranging…
  11. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    my apologies for the "duplicate" post - feel free to remove it - or copy/paste my text if you feel it's worth while into an existing thread. I agree we need more control - but a simple Time-based controls - with an optional check box - √ - always fully charge batteries - would do the trick. I'd...
  12. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    the "problem" with the work around is that the "solar value" estimates will now be off - since it will accrue "off-peak" per-kWh "value" for the solar power rather than the "mid-peak" value for the solar power…grrr I believe tesla needs to add a preference to "time-based-controls" to "fully...
  13. dortor4ev

    Frustrated with changing Time-Based Control behavior

    my late to the party thread on this is here… https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/what-i-learned-today-or-why-my-powerwall-doesnt-fully-charge-from-solar-every-day.272841/
  14. dortor4ev

    Frustrated with changing Time-Based Control behavior

    this was exactly my problem as well - remove your "mid-peak" time windows and convert them to "off-peak" - and you'll charge to 100% everyday - I agree this is not my expected behavior as well.
  15. dortor4ev

    what I learned today - or why my powerwall doesn't fully charge from solar every day

    I've had a "behavior" with my Powerwalls recently - and today after a very helpful chat session with an excellent Tesla support representative I now fully understand what was/is going on and how to work around it. Problem/Behavior Statement: My system was not fully charging my Powerwalls on a...
  16. dortor4ev

    Tesla app version 4.0.0 has app re design for both car and energy

    on iOS I was having problems with data updating - no graphs - no backup log updates - lots of stuff missing - I deleted the entire app and then downloaded and installed again and now it’s all working. I do not like the new app- you used to be able to get specific data points on the graphs by...
  17. dortor4ev

    Tesla Powerwall Homekit Support through Homebridge

    I also lost homekit support when my powerwall updated to the latest software from Tesla. but I can report success in reconfiguring the plug-in with homebridge - make sure you have the latest Powerwall homebridge plug-in version. with the latest Powerwall firmware the following two fields are...
  18. dortor4ev

    What's your predicted loyalty to Tesla whenever replacing current car?

    I'm more of a fan of EV's than I am of Tesla - I'm willing to follow who ever makes a great EV - and frankly since 2013 Tesla's have never been great - but they were good enough when they were the only EV - I welcome choice & competition - but based on Tesla's history I doubt they will rise to...
  19. dortor4ev

    Powerwall control

    at this point in time I do not believe it’s possible to do what you want - but you can charge the EV and that will suck down all the available solar and then some - but the order of operations is powerwall battieries and then solar to the grid…
  20. dortor4ev

    Thoughts On e-tron GT Family

    you have zero data to make this sort of assertion - you don't know what the success rate is - you're just mad cause you couldn't figure out how to activate a EA charger and now your wife won't ride with you in your new toy.
  21. dortor4ev

    Thoughts On e-tron GT Family

    if you're truly a fan of EV's and think this whole EV thing needs to succeed -o then you should be routing for EA (and the other guys) because they are making the tent bigger and more inclusive - if you're a Tesla fan boy and no one can do anything better and shouldn't try - well then I can't...
  22. dortor4ev

    Thoughts On e-tron GT Family

    it’s folly to assume these issues can’t be fixed - they will be fixed, reliability will be improved - it will be a non-issue in 18-36 months… yes today EA is sub-optimal - but none of this is inherent - it’s teething pains - like any new technology…and it’s already showing progress. sorry you...
  23. dortor4ev

    Thoughts On e-tron GT Family

    wasn’t your need to use greenlots user error? because there were other people on that date that reported via plugshare the EA chargers were working fine? admittedly it’s embarassing that there are like 6 different ways you have to try and get an EA charger to turn on Plug and Charger if it...
  24. dortor4ev

    NOOB Powerwall Question(s)?

    the other poster insuniated “2 or 3” - probably 3 if your AC loads are high enough - where mine ARE for my install - I required 3 powerwalls - so it all depends on your circumstance, jsut because you have weak ass wimpy AC system doesn’t mean the rest of us are installing such low end crap.
  25. dortor4ev

    NOOB Powerwall Question(s)?

    it all depends on the “type” of AC compressor you have an your startup load - you’d need at least 2 and probably 3 - only Tesla’s design team can answer that - and you’re unlikley to get their attention any time soon - I have neighbors that have been waiting for their powerwalls since lack june…...
  26. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    my setup works great for anything that can be controlled via HomeKit - so that includes thermostats, fans, light switches, wifi plugs, AppleTV's - etc…if it can be controlled via HomeKit - HomeKit allows automation that is triggered by various state changes the power walls are "presented" to...
  27. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    I have found a partial solution and it’s worked well so far… you can get a raspberri PI and run the “homebridge” app on the raspberri - there are various plug-ins for homebridge - and one of them is a plug-in for powerwalls - and it will add a switch for Powerwall “on-grid” and Powerwall...
  28. dortor4ev

    Firmware 1.50

    for what it’s worth - I’m still on 1.49.x and my admin login requires the power switch toggle to login - so this change happened prior to 1.50
  29. dortor4ev

    Firmware 1.50.1 Breaks Automation using API

    I don’t think Tesla did this change to break automaton - it would seem to me to be a security upgrade - kinda makes it impossible for a “remote-only” attack/access as admin… it’s a pain - I agree - but so would be hacked remote admin access - I think Tesla should support automation - and they...
  30. dortor4ev

    Supercharger - Santa Cruz, CA - Soquel Avenue (LIVE 16 Jul 2020, 16 V3 stalls)

    @CapnDave saw your request for update - wasn't doing anything - took a quick trip to site - no change from previous pictures - no pedestals - duct tape over in ground conduit - inside of enclosure is hard to inspect - but the last picture could've been taken today at 4:30 pm - so nothing to...
  31. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    all I need is 20 amps ;-)
  32. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    anyone know if this would do the trick? https://www.newark.com/idec/rssdn-25a/ssr-din-panel-mount-660vac-32vdc/dp/80K6137?MER=sy-me-pd-mi-alte#anchorTechnicalDOCS RSSDN-25A - IDEC SOLID STATE RELAY 4-32VDC/48-660VAC 25A PANEL MOUNT
  33. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    ok internet do your job…I'm asking for the greater power of the internet to identify for me an existing solution to the following problem… Problem to be solved: Use a low volage control circuit to interrupt 120 volt AC "feed" in my circuit panel. Reason: I have floor heaters that are 120v 20...
  34. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Automated Load Shedding?

    Leviton load center panel w/breakers you can remotely control via various integrations - all you need is the Powerwall to be a "sensor" in google/home or homekit - and then you could setup up automations to toggle the correct breakers when running on battery power! The Leviton Smart Load Center
  35. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    another note: my 2nd Powerwalls system did not have the custom control at noon today- I just check and it showed up now.
  36. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    another thought - as currently deployed and implemented I see no way for Powerwalls to control/adjust/turn-off/on charging for Tesla's are are not in the same Tesla account as the Powerwalls -unless they are correlating car charging and power draw by GPS comparison - but that's an iffy...
  37. dortor4ev

    1.46 FW and Standby Mode

    I’ve noted that it’s someone non-deterministic as to when the powerwalls’s will be charged in any mode other than ‘self powered’ - I’ve seen entire mornings of excess solar sent to the grid while the battery remains less than fully charged - and then late in the afternoon it starts charging from...
  38. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    +1 for delayed reaction - I had the update for several days before it showed up in the app as an option - it will happen - just not sure when.
  39. dortor4ev

    Tesla Powerwall Question

    getting PG&E to honor these agreements is a night mare - 14 months later and I’m still arguing with them.
  40. dortor4ev

    Tesla Powerwall Question

    and yes you will be transitioned on to a “new” NEM plan as part of the appllcation to PG&E - since you are making a change to your solar system and grid connection by adding storage on site PG&E will mandate a new agreement and tranistion you off of your old agreement. ask me how I know it came...
  41. dortor4ev

    Tesla Powerwall Question

    you will get a new subpanel - Tesla will combine all the “generation/battery” breakers into one common panel for safety and consistency - it’s call the generation load center (anything that can “produce” power” solar & battery) from this panel will be a single circuit that feeds into the...
  42. dortor4ev

    Tesla Powerwall Question

    You can charge the batteries with both solars - as noted above Tesla will combine the circuits for the Solar so that both solar systems will "dump" excess solar into batteries or the grid depending on your current Powerwall settings. There is a limit on the number of inverters the Powerwall can...
  43. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    yes it can be integrated - anything is possible - it's only software after all - but to be clear it is _NOT_ integrated at this time beyond the Tesla Ecosystem. So let's not confuse what's possible (anything) in the future, with what has actually been delivered at this time. Tesla's only at...
  44. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    the bottom line is this is a great feature - and is a step in the right direction - and if you own a Tesla EV great integration is possible and for some use cases has already been delivered - BUT the current state of the world is this "feature" provides zero integration with non-Tesla EV's and...
  45. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    I understand it _COULD_ be done - but the fact is not even Tesla HPWC's have this integration - to my knowledge there is _NO_ charger on the market with this integration - certainly not anything anyone already has installed - the _ONLY_ way today to exert this type of control over an EV charging...
  46. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    think it through - you have your non-Tesla EV plugged into your EVSE - and this EVSE is powered via solar/battery - you’re off grid, and the EV is charging - you have your threshhold set to 75% to stop charging the non-Tesla EV - boom you hit 75% and the powerwall gateway knows this - how does...
  47. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    I’m not sure if non-tesla’s will use “extra solar” - I believe the plan is to modulate the car’s charging demand based on what hte powerwall “sees” as excess solar - I’m not sure how this could possibly work with non-tesla car’s - and the powerwalls are not communicating with the EVSE - so the...
  48. dortor4ev

    Powerwall Software 1.46

    I believe this phrase in the matrix is ambigous, but I'll add parenthesis to force the order of operations to be correct: #1 - Power outage & (Powerwall above energy threshold OR surplus solar) some people might have read it as follows: #2 - (Power outage with Powerwall above energy...