Outdoor pad size for (2) powerwalls

[cyr0nk0r]

My install is coming up and the (2) powerwalls for my system will be outside on the side of the house. To maintain the asthetic that I'm looking for I want to get conduit run and a pad placed where the powerwalls are going to be prior to install so the installers don't just use whatever is on their truck.

What size pad would be needed for (2) powerwalls? Also, are there any clearance requirements for them? (for example, needs to be at least X inches clearance all around, or minimum X inches from the front, side, etc)

Going for something similar to this.

 

[jjrandorin]

I dont have the answer to your question, but here are a couple links to the powerwall installation manual, and a thread here about that manual:

Installing Powerwall | Tesla Support
Powerwall Installer Manual - April 20, 2020

Maybe those have the information you need in them.

 

[DoyleS]

Surprised you could install them outside in Phoenix, they have an upper temperature limit. Here in the Sacramento area, they said it is too hot to install outside so batteries are being installed in the garage and switching Is outside.

 

[cyr0nk0r]

They'll be in shade. They won't get afternoon direct sunlight.

 

[mnsweeps]

why do you want them on pads? Just let its 'hang' on the wall a few inches above ground..and then have conduits run under them to 'hide' them as much as possible. I have attached my install outside..even though I am in Southern CA (L.A.) that area of house is always shaded...

 

[cyr0nk0r]

because they aren't right next to the house. they are on the side of the house, but not near the house. Please see pictures. Please excuse crude MS Paint drawing.

 

[BrettS]

I know that usually there needs to be 3 feet in front of any electrical panels. I’m not sure if the powerwall counts as an electrical panel or not. But I worry that the 36” you have between the wall and the AC won’t be enough to meet code.