Earth rod installation for your Tesla Powerwall

What is an earth rod?

Although it may sound like a tool to connect with outer space, an earth rod is a actually very practical device that's essential for protecting your home from electrical faults. It ensures your safety by directing the fault to the ground, minimizing the risk of electrical shock. The earth rod is typically placed outside, close to the property.

Before your Tesla battery installation, we'll visit to install your earth rod in order to ensure that your home's compliant and compatible with Tesla whole home backup protection.

Please note that thanks to recent safety upgrades to the Powerwall, periodic testing and RCD protection are no longer required.

Our process

1. Either Octopus Energy or one of our trusted partners will reach out to arrange a date and time for your earth rod installation.
   
2. We allow 1 day for the installation to be completed. If further work is required you will need to arrange this with an independent electrician before having your solar panels installed.
   
3. Your property is ready for your Tesla Powerwall installation on the date we’ll arrange with you.

Keep in mind that if you choose to cancel your installation but have had your earth rod installed, you will not be entitled to a refunded deposit. Should you be happy to have the solar panels installed without the whole home backup, and change your mind in the future, there will be a charge of £500 for this upgrade (1 days labour).

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