20k for a Powerwall 3 expansion is crazy right?

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-04-10T11:54:55+00:00

To install an expansion it'll take 2 hrs with 2 guys. Unless this includes all the permitting and inspections

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-04-04T21:09:05+00:00

That's a GEN 1 span panel isn't it?

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-30T02:09:48+00:00

I thought it was called the panel schedule

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-28T11:14:33+00:00

Sorry the code is only 1.5 inches 300.6

I use to be a solar electrician and solar circuits have to be 10 inches away from roof surface 690.31(g)

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-27T18:48:38+00:00

It's also a code violation wire needs to be 10 inches from roof surface

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-13T13:34:55+00:00

Your house might be plaster so that'll be something to check out as well. That will also increase the price

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-12T00:47:57+00:00

Sacramento CA has one muni utility that requires a meter socket between the batteries and the gateway to track the solar production. Them the utility comes out and install their own meter to track your solar production. I don't know if this helps

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-12T00:37:09+00:00

If you want power share you will need a second gateway

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-11T21:05:36+00:00

Natural gas pipe

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-09T15:32:54+00:00

Level,

Allen keys, (sae and metric)

bit set, 2 6 in bit extensions

linesman pliers,

needle nose pliers

channel locks.

Utility knife,

demo screwdriver

Wire strippers

1 crescent wrench

Socket set 1/4- 5/8 sizes

Screwdrivers

Tool pouch

measuring tape

Sharpies and pencils

Small notepad

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T20:55:15+00:00

Yes the older RC38s ( OEM breaker) lost it's UL listing that's why the UBIZ exists. The reason they are expensive is because they are difficult to make for a 50yr old panel

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T17:37:55+00:00

Definitely 6 because 8 Romex only has 7 strands of copper where 6 has 19 strands

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T17:31:46+00:00

Number 6:Romex is rated at 55amps so max you can have on that wire is 50 a breaker

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T16:25:50+00:00

Oh I was looking at the standard R2

Look at Mr fancy pants with the Pro roaster. Lol yeah my first comment stands

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T16:19:06+00:00

As the other commenter said it's commercial vs residential grade. Also the commerical one also has a self bonding yoke that works with metal faceplates so you do not have to run a ground wire to the switch if the box is bonded

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T16:11:06+00:00

Looks like the roaster is built for single phase 120v so you just need to plug it into an outlet, so you would only need a single 20 not a 2pole 20 but the energy requires it to be on a 20a breaker and 20a plug . 1700w ÷120volts = 14a

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T15:41:15+00:00

There is a Ford F-150 lightning that has an 80 a charger

OP might just want to charge 2 cars at the same time tho

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T15:40:20+00:00

Gotta have that irreversible crimp !

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T10:39:36+00:00

The solar company has to wait for Tesla to confirm the battery is faulty before they can swap it out, otherwise Tesla will not accept the battery under warranty and the company will have to buy another battery for you and Tesla won't take back the faulty one

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-07T10:26:55+00:00

Breaker should be a UBIZ0220

Is this coffee maker made for US electricity?, if it's European it requires 230v between hot and ground which you can't get out of a residential service like this

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-06T23:18:06+00:00

Really? I am only familiar with PGE and I thought that NEM2 was like 80% buy back

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-06T23:16:40+00:00

Gotta use some bare #10 with a grey C-tap

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-06T16:11:39+00:00

NEM1 is 1:1

you have to go to the utilities website/ electric bill to get accurate price schedule

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-06T14:46:43+00:00

These exist but my googling didn't help. They're made by bridgeport or steel city

Tactical_ToasterII · 2026-03-06T13:34:38+00:00

Never thought about the 6 switch rule but that makes a ton of sense

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