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Got it, thanks Wayne. I believe I torqued it correctly with a torque wrench but I will double check.

I see a spot where a screw could go so I think it's not bonded to the case. Does that mean my loads weren't actually grounded before? I'm glad I double checked my electrician's work, I will not be using him again. I just added the grounding bar to the sub panel now and ran it straight to the...

Thanks Wayne! Really appreciate your time looking at it. So the neutrals are fine on the existing bar in the 200 amp sub panel in the garage, it's just the grounds that need to be moved off in either of those ways you mentioned (depending on the result of the nipple being grounded). Just wanted...

Yep those are inside the wall. One runs directly to the plug behind the stove and the hot tub one runs to a separate 50 amp GFCI sub panel. The 100 amp powers my entire house minus stove, hot tub, AC condenser, Tesla wall connector that you see in the first picture. My backup gateway is what is...

Hey Wayne, Thanks for the detailed analysis! So it is actually inside my garage, the panel shown. My true main panel is on the other side of this wall which is exterior. Tesla did the original install of this panel minus the two new loads that are coming in from the bottom right as you noticed...

Hey everyone, I had a guy install a 50 amp breaker for an induction stove and another one for a hot tub (the bottom breaker on the left and right sides). This is in my main backup panel which encompasses my whole house. So from this panel is the meter and a single 200 amp breaker and I believe...

One of mine is 5 years old and outdoors (see my profile pic). I've basically done nothing to it except clean out the spiderwebs every few weeks. It has some dirt stains from the rain but it wipes off with my finger. I wouldn't worry about it unless people will be doing something around it with...

Thanks! I'm working to get the plans submitted. With your best guess how much room could I use in this essential loads panel assuming it comes back as the sticker isn't needed?

Tesla did my second Powerwall too. But physically I don't see how it's any different from adding loads to any subpanel. I don't mind asking until I find someone who will do it. I'm more concerned about them all telling my system is full of loads. Edit: originally Tesla was going to create...

I had a 7.5kW solar array with one Powerwall installed in Sept 2017. Now a couple of weeks ago I had a second Powerwall added. I have 3 spots for breakers in my main 200 amp panel and had all 3 filled up. Now with 2 Powerwalls I have a single 200 amp breaker feeding a 200 amp subpanel "backup...

When did you order yours? Is it powerwall only? I ordered a second powerwall in January and I'm still waiting to get past the initial step.

FYI if you use pvoutput scripts, they updated them: pvoutput / PVOutput Integration Service / Downloads — Bitbucket Integration Service not working for Powerwall SW Ver. 20.49.0

I want another powerwall 2 but I am waiting for battery day to make my decision.

7500 - Classic Blenders I'm not sure why they would say that if physically it's impossible to be over 3/4 on a regular 15-5 plug.

If one powerwall can power my 2hp blender (plus entire house minus AC), I can't imagine you would need more than one powerwall and even that would be overkill.

I ran an ethernet to the spot before they installed mine 3 years ago, so I don't have any of these issues. But I recommend a mesh network router like the original Google Wifi 3 pack. I have really good coverage with it.

Elon already said it should be a 20ms response time, so that's pretty awesome. Yea the light pollution is a problem but it's only a problem as the satellites are coming up to orbit. Once they are in their orbit they aren't visible anymore. All the issues are around the visibility until they get...

It's supposed to be competitive to broadband. www.starlink.com

I only have a single powerwall, and my Tesla wall connector is not backed up in my backup load center, but I have the option enabled in the app. I'm curious now what will happen in an outage :). I don't see how it can possibly charge, so I'm guessing they just don't have a configuration option...

Probably because if you have backup only, it will just supply power to everything in an outage. Also if you do self powered, it also will just use the battery till it hits your reserve %, regardless of what is drawing power. So my guess is TBC would have to be enabled.

SpaceX Starlink internet :)

https://electrek.co/2020/04/16/tesla-feature-charge-your-car-with-powerwall-during-power-outages/

I'd rather have that then my shorter window of generation. You are making more energy in the outside of the curve than you are losing at the top.

That's interesting! I had been thinking of that already but that's good news if SGIP has some money allocated for it. I found this article as well: California Moves to Tackle Another Big Emissions Source: Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings

I think when the grid is out, the PW2 will go down to 95% then solar kicks back on and charges it back to 100% and keeps cycling like that. Is that causing you an issue? I would only think that would be a problem if you need to sustain over 30 amps (max a single PW2 can handle), but then your...

That sounds useful but wouldn't it be hard to clean out?

1.44.4 came out today, no notes yet

I've been trying to time my powerball as well, still no luck!

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How exactly are those grooves built in the bed? Are they slits cut into the frame, or just depressions maybe 1cm or 2 deep? I assume the entire bed is made from the same cold-rolled steel right?

If you are new to EV's, range is king. But I agree if you really don't need it, no need to order it. Keep in mind you won't be fully charging it every night. The recommendation is between 50 and 90% for daily charging. I usually charge my 325 (now 308) mile Model 3 to 85% which is about 268...

I didn't know there were any lots left in SF bay area :)

Dashcam footage of all the cameras would be nice when offroading like that.

So I have a Model 3 LR RWD for daily driving and roadtrips when the grandparents aren't living with us. We have a Pacifica Hybrid for the need of 6 seats for about 8 months out of the year. We also have a 2007 Tacoma to just have a truck for those various odds and ends. I also just sold my...

Now the event is tomorrow at 2pm (PDT I guess)

I think financially it mostly makes sense for people who are installing/replacing a clay/slate/metal roof. Those of us with asphalt shingles it's hard to compare at the moment, until they start mass producing and get the price down.

Tesla is going to launch new version of its solar roof tiles tomorrow - Electrek

I don't know about after the fact, but I know when I got a PPA (I think) lease on my rental they said I didn't have the option to add a powerwall at the time. I'm not sure about after the fact. I think after 5 years they can outright purchase the system, then it shouldn't matter. If that's an...

Sorry, I looked back at my emails and you are right, I got an email from PG&E stating that my application was submitted almost exactly 12 months after install.

Ok, yea I will try to leave space for it. Just seems like it's not very useful since monitoring comes from the backup gateway. Even firmware updates on my delta inverter have to be done in person from what I understand (had one done once).

I've got a powerwall and SolarCity Home Gateway (neo as pictured in this link: Troubleshoot Gateway | Solar Panels). But since all my monitoring is done through the neurio in my backup gateway, do I even need this box anymore? I forgot about it until I was cleaning up my closet.

Tesla submitted mine about a year and a half after install. I didn't have to prompt them to do anything. I got into Step 4 earlier this year and installed Sept 2017.

When I ordered mine in early 2017, they told me to not expect it. I ended up getting in Step 4 almost 2 years later. It goes by developer I think, so if you order it from a 3rd party, they may have a chance. But of course they're going to charge you for that.

Yep, which should get the cost down. I think it could be interesting. Was talking to my dad about it and he actually wants one battery and one generator, so guessing a system like this could easily hook into both. Of course he really wants a powerwall but they aren't in his remote area yet.

I think the actual issue will happen tonight/tomorrow. Our area delayed the cutoff until 8pm tonight.

Guessing the Powerwall 3 will have a listed max capacity of 19.999 kW? :)

Storm watch kicked in for me in preparation for these shutoffs (maybe indirectly because of the weather warning). I'm just outside of the shutoff area though it seems.

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A friend of mine in East Bay placed a reservation for a powerwall back in August or so, and 2 weeks later it was installed. What exactly is the reason they are taking their time? Anything in particular?