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  1. iorchii

    Solar pulling from grid vs Powerwall [in small amounts]

    Please share screenshot(s) of your prior day(s) Grid data.
  2. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof + Powerwall Electrical Saga

    Southern California Yes white wire & correct there was a mild smoke smell because of the melted wire. Yup overheating when charging at 48A, Tesla electrician cut the damaged portion, wire nut & added electrical tape then tucked it in between the wires instead of behind the main disconnect...
  3. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof + Powerwall Electrical Saga

    Previously one set of the wires were directly tucked behind the main disconnect without a wire nut, I assume each time we used the charger the heat generated cause what you see was a white melted wire. Tesla electrician finally came out after a week & a half from my support request. All they did...
  4. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof + Powerwall Electrical Saga

    Wires were for Tesla wall charger, they were new wires added by Tesla to the Backup Load Center.
  5. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof + Powerwall Electrical Saga

    We received PTO late November 2021 with all permits approved. But I guess they never caught this.
  6. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof + Powerwall Electrical Saga

    Right before we were leaving for a friend's destination wedding, we plugged in our car but the Tesla Wall charger did not work. Not enough time to troubleshoot as we needed to head to the airport. Arriving home with the EV on its last leg with a few miles of range, we put in a Tesla Solar...
  7. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    Thank you this is very helpful, yet another day another challenge for us. Our PTO occurred last year, but apparently as of today, we are on "Self Consumption Only" pending utility approval - the solar roof install experience has been more exhausting than anything else. Question: With your...
  8. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    Thank you for the sharing, my technical knowledge is limited but I will give this a try - instructions seem straight forward. Does the API offer exporting historical (lifetime) energy data e.g. home energy consumption, solar generation, sent to grid, etc...? Obviously the "Download My Data" in...
  9. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    Thanks for the info, Tesla did come out on January 24th to replace the modules(which took us 2 months of constantly calling energy support before they would schedule us an appointment), team that replaced the modules told us to follow up in 3 weeks. Emailed them a month after in February...
  10. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    1) Without knowing your house orientation in relation to North, as well as roof pitch (if some MPs are shaded starting at 11a), this will be a bit difficult to tell you much. 35 facing N - Pitch 21, Azimuth 351 2(23) facing E - Pitch 21, Azimuth 81 35 facing W - Pitch 21, Azimuth 261 2(28)...
  11. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    1) Amount tiles kW in given directions (SW, NE, etc) 35 facing N - 2.06 kW 2(23) facing E - 2.7 kW 35 facing W - 2.06 kW 2(28) facing W - 3.3 kW 2) What size inverters were used for the amount of tile kW sections One Tesla Inverter 7kW 3) Where you live in the country Southern California...
  12. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    Yes, we one (1) PW+ & (2) PW stacked with one inverter. How do I check the mounting plane connection?
  13. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    No shading, we have 3kW extra of active files facing north highlighted area that isn't reflected - another battle that is on-going on the moment too.
  14. iorchii

    Tesla Solar Roof & Powerwall + 10 kW System Solar Generation is Lacking

    Looking for advice, opinions, assistance regarding the curve - we have been battling with Tesla Customer Service to have them come out to run diagnostics as to why our solar generation drops by ~1kW at 11am. Ideas? ***Images are the better days, 70% of the time it is really ugly*** 🤣
  15. iorchii

    Gateway updated to 21.20.2

    Yup, my system drops off ~4p, seems like the inverter is rebooting or something.
  16. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    Would this be considered long flat period mid-day. The 2nd is just one of those very ugly days.
  17. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    Since I have 3 PW 2 in which one of them is a PW + I can charge up to 15 kW correct?
  18. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    Thank you for your response. Per your numbers than should be on par. My peak production is 5.7 kW. Can your Powerwall charge more than 5kW from your Solar roof?
  19. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    You are correct - solar roof tiles & seasonality wording were for solar panels.
  20. iorchii

    Software v21.13.2

    21.20.3 1x Powerwall + 2x Powerwall 2
  21. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    Got it, still low solar generation for 10kWh in July & I noticed above 5kW solar it would go to the home even though I have the Self Powered battery set at 80% when the battery only has 20% charge.
  22. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    Thank you for your feedback. I may have to wait for PTO & have the Tesla Solar Roof team come out to check my inverter & tiles. Currently at a 10kW system & my highest is 47 kWh with cloudy days at 36 kWh & located in SCA also - none of the tiles are shaded with ideal West & East solar...
  23. iorchii

    Tesla Removing System Performance & Seasonality Language from website

    While researching if my solar production is producing as expected for the DC system size I purchased - I realized that Tesla removed the following seasonality factor info on 03/24/2021 to approximate estimated solar generation by month. How can I ensure my system is working well? System...
  24. iorchii

    Steel solar roof tiles?

    For your steel roof installs, are styrofoam used as the underneath between the decking? As the solar roof continues, I begin to notice the non-PV metal tiles are installed with the styrofoam as shown in the picture. I'm curious of the longetivy, deterioration, withstanding weather conditions...
  25. iorchii

    Steel solar roof tiles?

    Here is the steel roof tile instead of the non-PV glass tiles. M6 & M7 is the paint that scratched off the metal tile(it arrived like that).
  26. iorchii

    My Solar Roof install

    How is your Solar Roof post-install? The team working on our house said they just finished your project.
  27. iorchii

    Dash Acrylic Screen Projector

    Yup dealer plates, refer to attached photos.
  28. iorchii

    Dash Acrylic Screen Projector

    While supercharging found dealer plate Model S with some sort of screen projector mounted above the dash? Any input?
  29. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @Magus Unlike ICE vehicles, the Model S has a DC-to-DC converter which charges the 12V as needed from the traction pack. You will NOT discharge the 12V even if your Blackvue runs 24/7 for a week while your S is parked. No need for the Power magic. Do however review your Parking Mode settings in...
  30. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @The A List I would suggest any major format of the SD card would require use of the USB adapter(provided in box) to computer. But for normal use the SD card just inserts into the dash cam and records 24/7 while in motion & if motion is detected while in parking mode. I feel that the default...
  31. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @CuriousG LOL, my fiance. He drives the Tesla that got into these accidents. Fortunately, I haven't gotten into any trouble with mine. :) Given that he drives 10k miles per month, the probability of him getting into an accident is higher from an actuary perspective.
  32. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    Just some figures for those interested: Accident 1 - Damages were ~$28k, beside the damage to the right side of the vehicle the left side sustained some damage due to the amount of push towards the center divider after the collision. Even though the accident occurred on 07.16.15, the case is...
  33. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @Canuck Interesting info, but just by having the video footage saved me a lot of headache & litigation in proving my innocence. From an insurance claim adjuster perspective without video footage, it is just easier to blame the left turn driver due to right of way of the opposing driver.
  34. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @mikeash Yes fortunately the insurance company found it in our favor.
  35. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    Directly under the rear view mirror. Every now & than, we still get glare in our videos though.
  36. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @freeewilly He actually did the install himself, because when we got it back in 2014 there were very few installers & they would charge an arm & a leg for it. Not only that, we've read some horror stories of poor installs that caused some headaches for some owners. As a Tesla enthusiastic...
  37. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    @mikeash Even though we didn't have the right of way but the gap acceptance provided by the opposite driver allowed us to turn into the parking lot we were entering. We believed at the moment the driver allowed us room to pass thru with the gap they provided, unfortunately that was not the...
  38. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    The driver in this case did not run, however if we didn't have video evidence it would've been he-said-she-said because the opposite party can claim we were merging into their lane. Police report was filed on scene since the damages were $500+ & report indicated we were indeed not at fault since...
  39. iorchii

    How Dashcam Saved Me Thousands of Dollars & Headache(partly)

    It is extremely beneficial to install a dashcam not only to protect our prized possession but to protect ourselves from "what if" scenarios. Especially our EV practically can provide the power to monitor our car 24/7 compared to ICE vehicles. In Feb 2014, I decided to gift him the dashcam after...
  40. iorchii

    Elon Musk

    Elon Musk - Big Bang Theory Nov 26 Elon Musk guest appearance on Big Bang Theory. So excited! :love::love:
  41. iorchii

    Attorney / Lawyer _ AutoPilot - Like Seriously?

    Sorry had to vent, but came across this during my Google search. These people make me feel sick... Will Self-Driving Tech Lead to a Tesla Autopilot Lawsuit? :cursing::cursing:
  42. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    Boyfriend said it looks cool because of the dark colored housing. My opinion, it would look amazing after they include the elegant covers to make it less "spider like".
  43. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    To confirm it is not aftermarket, my boyfriend was looking at the etching to see what bulb the headlight takes. For example, our headlights say D3S etched on them these did not have any bulbs etched into them, hence LED. Hardly visible, but for the inquiring minds...
  44. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    haha... let's say how our story began is with a car. LOL!! :rolleyes:
  45. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    hehe... I totally understand, both me & my boyfriend have the same car except his is a P & mine is a S. Plus, his jaw literally dropped to the floor when he saw the headlights. Our vice...
  46. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    Oh and one more thing, the bottom part of the headlights has etched writing of Tesla Motors. I'll upload once I get the pictures from my boyfriend. - - - Updated - - - Ah... I should've done that!! Sorry but nope, I'll swing by tonight & see if it still there.
  47. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    Sorry for the delay in responses, here you go... Hawthorne Supercharger last night 11pm Not retrofitted, actual Tesla headlights(maybe in prototype stage) Yes P85D, with Gray next generation seat on the driver side & Black next generation seats on the passenger.(sorry no picture it was dark)...
  48. iorchii

    Next Generation Headlights?

    Anyone seen these?
  49. iorchii

    Auto-present handles finicky all of a sudden

    Reset your vehicle & the app will work & reconnect to the car.
  50. iorchii

    Supercharger - Culver City, CA (16 V2 stalls)

    I'm so excited for this site, should we have a welcoming party & pop some bottles. hehehe... ^_^