Earth rod installation for your Tesla Powerwall

When you’re planning to get a Tesla Powerwall with residence backup safety, you’ll be getting an earth rod as a part of your set up. This requires somewhat additional work and testing earlier than the large day. We’ve supplied the entire data you’ll want on what this includes beneath.

Periodic testing and what’s concerned

Earlier than putting in your earth rod, we’ll want to finish some periodic testing. To do that, we’ll assess the situation of your house’s electrical system, much like a automobile MOT. This includes each visible and bodily testing of your circuits.

If every little thing is so as, we’ll present a passable report. If any points are recognized, we’ll intention to resolve them throughout our go to, but when we’re unable to repair them instantly, we’ll present a failed report together with a listing of necessities wanted to go. You should utilize this report back to acquire a quote from a licensed electrician to deal with these points.

The second a part of our go to includes putting in an earth rod for electrical security. That is essential in case of {an electrical} fault, because it ensures your security by directing the fault to the bottom, minimizing the chance {of electrical} shock. The earth rod is often positioned exterior, near the property.

As soon as each your periodic testing has handed, your earth rod has been put in, no additional work is required – your property will then be prepared so that you can obtain complete residence backup along with your Tesla photo voltaic set up.

Our course of

Both Octopus Vitality or one among our trusted companions will attain out to rearrange a date and time in your periodic check and earth rod set up.
We permit 1-2 days for the testing and set up to be accomplished. If additional work is required you will have to rearrange this with an impartial electrician earlier than having your photo voltaic panels put in.
Your property is prepared in your photo voltaic panel and Tesla Powerwall set up on the date we’ll prepare with you.

Remember that when you select to cancel your set up however have had your earth rod put in and periodic testing full, you’ll not be entitled to a refunded deposit. Must you be joyful to have the photo voltaic panels put in with out the entire residence backup, and alter your thoughts sooner or later, there will likely be a cost of £500 for this improve (1 days labour).