you are absolutely right, it was the compressor start that was triggering the trip. i need to get these. Thank you.You will want to get a soft starter on each of those AC units. One main reason I went with 4 Powerwalls was to make sure I can start my 2 AC units at the same time in the event of an outage. Even with the four Powerwalls, I decided to install a soft start on each of my AC units outside. Soft starters will dramatically reduce the in rush surge amperage when the compressor starts. My large unit has a rated LRA of 109 amps, but with the soft starter, it usually draws in the low 30's.
Micro-Air Easy Start 368 Soft Starter for Home & Marine
Micro-Air Easy Start 368 Soft Starter for Residential Home & Commercial use come in two different sizes, for 48,000 BTU and 72,000 BTU ACinvertersrus.com
I have two of the X48 units.
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just got the power back early morning. Overall Powerwalls did great.
only issues faced:
- tripping when using ACs for long time
- Powerwall disconnected from wifi so didn't know much charge was there or what was the usage.
But nonetheless, they powered the house for 3.5 days day and night with no major issue. Entire reason to get Solar + Powerwall was events like this down here. Some folks had generators and they wouldn't work.
only issues faced:
- tripping when using ACs for long time
- Powerwall disconnected from wifi so didn't know much charge was there or what was the usage.
But nonetheless, they powered the house for 3.5 days day and night with no major issue. Entire reason to get Solar + Powerwall was events like this down here. Some folks had generators and they wouldn't work.
Was it difficult or expensive to install?You will want to get a soft starter on each of those AC units. One main reason I went with 4 Powerwalls was to make sure I can start my 2 AC units at the same time in the event of an outage. Even with the four Powerwalls, I decided to install a soft start on each of my AC units outside. Soft starters will dramatically reduce the in rush surge amperage when the compressor starts. My large unit has a rated LRA of 109 amps, but with the soft starter, it usually draws in the low 30's.
Micro-Air Easy Start 368 Soft Starter for Home & Marine
Micro-Air Easy Start 368 Soft Starter for Residential Home & Commercial use come in two different sizes, for 48,000 BTU and 72,000 BTU AC
I have two of the X48 units.
wiltoking
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They did it all I believe.
I got my Y there.
I got my Y Service there for a seat bracket replacement.
DrewHou
Tesla S|3|Solar+PW
Yep and the wait time at the new location in the woodlands for a simple service appointment is a few months long. Thankfully it’s not anything serious but this has me concerned about Tesla service. It was already bad, and seems to be going the wrong direction.
I was 3 weeks out for a Windshield replacement. Next week I have to figure out. How I’m going to get my vehicle there. Then go to work. Hopefully my Wife will be off. So she may take it. Woodlands
DrewHou
Tesla S|3|Solar+PW
Nice 3 weeks isn’t bad. Hoping they don’t just bandaid the Model 3 suspension issues where I have to go back again. That seems to be common they grease it knowing it won’t fix anything and then you have to come back. I will be pushing against that with these current wait times.I was 3 weeks out for a Windshield replacement. Next week I have to figure out. How I’m going to get my vehicle there. Then go to work. Hopefully my Wife will be off. So she may take it. Woodlands
It wasn't too bad for 3 weeks, you better pick up the car during business hours, so that you can return to them immediately if something is wrong. I have no confidence in Tesla fixing windows. A couple of months ago, the mobile tech fixed the actuator and left, I should have checked the work but I was in the middle of a meeting. Later on, I found the window was not aligned, and the gaps are enough to slip letters in, it looks like a work of a 5 years old, some probably better than the that tech.I was 3 weeks out for a Windshield replacement. Next week I have to figure out. How I’m going to get my vehicle there. Then go to work. Hopefully my Wife will be off. So she may take it. Woodlands
Yep. They need to be Unionized. As a Union member. Not UAW. Lol
We respect the work Quality.
Our name , Brothers and Sisters are on our work. They may have a problem with the product or part. Never with the quality of install. We drive for Perfection. Well at least my Union.
It's called Quality is Job One, Third time's a Charm, Won't stop until the problem is solved.
No, not really, it's 4 wires. There are lots of video on YouTube that go through it. But you'll want to be comfortable working around the AC capacitor. Mostly you will want to make sure you discharge it properly. Or it will be painful haha. But it isn't hard.
SteveO332
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Tesla Electric buyback rate in Houston raised to $0.05/kw.
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I posted a few times earlier on this PWA. Still not showing up.
It was about TE plan changes
I posted in the wrong Thread. 
Post in thread 'Official Foundation Series Dual Motor Waiting room'
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