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by Entilzha
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down
Replies: 24
Views: 9255

Re: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down

I contacted Tesla support and they confirmed that the the powerwall+backup gateway WILL do what I wanted (enable use of solar and charge the powerwall while the grid is down) in the UK. The powerwall and backup gateway need to be installed on the same phase as the inverter (solaredge in my case) but...
by Entilzha
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:19 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: I think I'm paranoid...
Replies: 12
Views: 2104

I think I'm paranoid...

... actually I just fancy Shirley Manson from Garbage When we had our first kid in 2014 I soon found myself wondering what I could do to safeguard our family. We don't have room for large stashes, crops, livestock etc, and my best defense against home invaders is what I learned playing Street Fighte...
by Entilzha
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:02 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down
Replies: 24
Views: 9255

Re: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down

Hey thanks for the detailed answer I'm aware Tesla are not the cheapest but they do have a good installer / reseller network and they do have the license to have a backup interface in the uk. I also already drive a tesla and have the wall connector, so I'm already in bed with Elon for better or wors...
by Entilzha
Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down
Replies: 24
Views: 9255

Re: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down

Good info thanks. Searched on the subject and found the equivalent UK link says something similar but subtly different. I've reached out to Tesla support for clarification. My engineer thinks this might be disallowed in the UK (blocked at firmware/software level) even though the tech supports it, bu...
by Entilzha
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping the lights on when the grid is down
Replies: 24
Views: 9255

Keeping the lights on when the grid is down

Hi folks, I'm new here, and I haven't done much in the way of prepping other than stashing some long-life food and some water and batteries etc. I'm in the process of arranging solar panels and a backup battery (Tesla Powerwall) for my home. This was partly because it is greener and I'm becoming a b...