[FrostByt3]

So, we have been without power since yesterday at 11am. The Tesla powerwall lasted us until 5.30am until it was depleted. So, while I wait for the PW to charge up, I used some V2L love and plugged in the home network (fiber modem and a couple of switches and a router) and 2 full size fridges (garage and kitchen). So far since 8am we started at 97%. This will a full battery should easily make it through the next night if needed. No weird issues or glitches.

I couldn’t find my V2L adapter so I used the one in the backseat. Turned on utility mode and let’s see how it goes.

 

[dohsma]

Very cool, I'm definitely thinking about installing one of those Nature's Generators that wires directly to the circuit breaker, but most critical things (fridge, freezer, etc) are close enough to my garage that an extension cord will work in a pinch. Hope you get your power back on soon!

 

[wd1]

 

[dohsma]

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I was thinking of your post when I read this thread. My biggest problem is that my house had an addition put on with a second circuit break. Some "essentials" are on the original breaker and some are on the added breaker.

 

[wd1]

I was thinking of your post when I read this thread. My biggest problem is that my house had an addition put on with a second circuit break. Some "essentials" are on the original breaker and some are on the added breaker.

Actually mine was a pretty simple installation. My house is only 3 years old and everything is right there. The way the C/B panel is installed I had that nice depression to mount the Transfer Switch. Then I drilled a small hole through the stud and ran all the wires into the Panel. I would love to put SOLAR in my home but the current HOA covenants prevent that. Our HOA Board is not interested in hearing about it. I hope we will have some legislation in the future (like the satellite dishes) that will require them to let me do it.

 

[dohsma]

Actually mine was a pretty simple installation. My house is only 3 years old and everything is right there. The way the C/B panel is installed I had that nice depression to mount the Transfer Switch. Then I drilled a small hole through the stud and ran all the wires into the Panel. I would love to put SOLAR in my home but the current HOA covenants prevent that. Our HOA Board is not interested in hearing about it. I hope we will have some legislation in the future (like the satellite dishes) that will require them to let me do it.

Unfortunately my garage is about 60 feet from the circuit breaker and I would definitely need a pro to do it. They might be able to tap into the same conduit they used for my EVSE so it might not be too bad. As are as HOA goes, I know that pain and will never again live in an HOA neighborhood. I have found some of the most petty, power-abusing individuals in the HOA's that I have encountered. As the old saying goes... you give someone even a little bit of power and they will find a way to abuse it.

 

[1AVI8OR]

> I would love to put SOLAR in my home but the current HOA covenants prevent that. Our HOA Board is not interested in hearing about it. <<

Check your state's 'Solar Access Laws'. Some states have them and HOAs are not allowed to keep you from installing PV panels on your house.

 

[1AVI8OR]

Check your state's 'Solar Access Laws'. Some states have them and HOAs are not allowed to keep you from installing PV panels on your house.

Currently, there are 25 states that support the rights of residents to use solar energy in their homes.

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Source: Solar Access Rights Across the United States | PEP Solar

 

[EV6fanboy]

Is the power wall whole home backup? Lasting 5.5 hours does not seem like much if just essential loads...

 

[wd1]

Currently, there are 25 states that support the rights of residents to use solar energy in their homes.

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Source: Solar Access Rights Across the United States | PEP Solar

Unfortunately Georgia is not one of those states!

 

[1AVI8OR]

Unfortunately Georgia is not one of those states!

Neither is SC but I live in the county and there is no HOA, so I happily installed 5kW worth of PV panels and haven't paid for electricity for four years by now - and that includes recharging my EV6 now and then.

 

[Paul EV6]

I'm surprised that the Tesla Powerwall did not last longer, but it depends on what version you have!?
I have a 13.5Kwh Tesla Powerwall 2 and a solar array of 24 x 420W ?Sunpower Maxeon 3 being installed next week so we should be good for about 4 to 5 days.
I'm still waiting for my EV6 GTLine S AWD with Heat Pump ordered on 08th March 2022!! Although I am in the UK!!
Happy and safe driving

 

[AndyM]

Great use of V2L, I'd be doing the same....and when the car gets down to 20%, just plug the internal outlet into your charge port and charge back up to 100% again, it's all quite simple !!!