is it normal for Tesla to charge separately for bollards, or should they be included [if needed]?

[Vines]

The bollards they pace are bolted with concrete anchors, not going to protect much anyway.
I think h2ofun cursed me with disconnect switches thou.

Be hopeful they don't make Tesla install 12k bollards per Section 312 of the IFC like County of Santa Clara. Last time I did these the base plate was over 1/2" thick high strength plate and the base was over 18" x 18"

Just making those bollards was like $250 each

 

[Electrph]

Post pics of the disconnects please.

ur such a disconnect perv i swear

 

[jjrandorin]

The TMC Energy subforum, where we all become fluent in what disconnects, and bollards are. I swear, I didnt even know that the thing in my garage in front of my Water heater was called a "bollard" till I started reading this subforum

 

[astrorob]

https://twitter.com/WorldBollard

 

[Electrph]

https://twitter.com/WorldBollard

oh now you did it ... we wont be hearing from @holeydonut for quite some time

 

[skepticcyclist]

Tesla has three options for installation:
1) outside, requires pads and very long wire runs.
2) wall mounted above bumper around perimeter of garage. Lots of conduit work and wiring.
3) pedistal mount inside garage on west wall beside service entrance and electrical panels. Lowest installation cost.

They chose option 3, and then want to charge ME for bollards. I think they should be included.

The lowest installation cost got you the estimate they gave you. How do you know the other two options would not have cost more?

To answer, yes, they should charge more. This is something that few people need or get. It is an additional item. Labor for drilling through foundation, pouring concrete, and installing the device is probably more than the additional labor for the other two options.

 

[CrazyRabbit]

Option two would be about 400 feet more of 10 gauge wire, 5 more wall bracket, not to mention 1” conduit.

Wire 1000 bucks, brackets 150, emit 400. Total 1550, and not to mention labor. So I’m going to say option 2 is 3K more. And NO bollards!

Bollards to be installed are not as you described. Just bolted to floor.