Step-by-Step Guide: Installing SPAN Panel + Tesla Powerwall 3 with Backup Switch (or Gateway) + Tesla Solar in Monmouth County, NJ
Here is exactly what the process looks like from start to finish when you work with Crafted Electrical Services, your local Tesla Certified Installer serving Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Burlington County, Marlboro, Freehold, Manalapan, Millstone, Monroe Township, and the surrounding area towns.
Step 1: Request Your Free Energy Consultation
Use our Contact Form or click the Book Now button to schedule a free, no-obligation energy consultation.
Our team will ask about your current electric bills, outage experiences, whether you have existing solar, and your goals (whole-home backup, bill savings, or both). This initial conversation is best done in person, but virtual estimates are offered as well.
Step 2: On-Site Assessment & Custom Proposal
A Crafted Electrical Services technician visits your home in Monmouth County, Burlington County, and/or the surrounding areas. We evaluate:
● Your existing electrical panel and service size
● Roof condition and solar potential (if adding Tesla Solar)
● Energy usage patterns and critical loads
We then create a custom proposal that includes exact hardware recommendations, such as:
● Number of Tesla Powerwall 3 units (each 13.5 kWh with built-in inverter)
● SPAN smart electrical panel size (typically SPAN MAIN 32, 40, or 48, depending on your circuit count)
● Tesla Backup Switch (for the simplest whole-home backup) or Tesla Gateway 3 / Backup Gateway 2
● Tesla Solar panels + integration (if desired — Powerwall 3’s integrated inverter makes this very efficient)
You’ll receive clear pricing, projected savings, and payback estimates.
Step 3: Approve Your Package — We Handle All Permits & Paperwork
Once you approve the proposal, Crafted Electrical Services takes care of everything:
● Files all township electrical and building permits (Marlboro, Freehold, Manalapan,
Millstone, Monroe Township, etc.)
● Submits the interconnection application to JCP&L
● Coordinates any required zoning or HOA approvals
You don’t have to chase paperwork — we manage the entire process.
Step 4: Professional Installation Day(s)
Our trained installation crew arrives and completes the full system. Here’s the typical hardware sequence we install:
1. SPAN Smart Panel replaces or becomes your new main electrical panel for circuit-level monitoring and control.
2. Tesla Backup Switch is installed between your utility meter and the SPAN panel (or we use a Tesla Gateway depending on your design).
3. Tesla Powerwall 3 unit(s) are mounted on an exterior or garage wall and wired to the system.
4. Tesla Solar panels (if selected) are installed on your roof and connected through Powerwall 3’s integrated inverter.
5. All communication wiring (including Ethernet for SPAN-to-Powerwall reliability) and safety disconnects are completed.
Most single Powerwall 3 + SPAN jobs take 2–4 days, depending on whether solar is being added.
Step 5: Inspections & Utility Interconnection
After installation:
● The local township performs the electrical inspection.
● We coordinate the final JCP&L or PSEG interconnection approval so the system can
safely island during outages.
Once both pass, the system is officially commissioned.
Step 6: System Activation & Customer Training
We power everything on and walk you through:
● The Tesla App (shows solar production, battery status, and whole-home energy flow)
● The SPAN App (real-time per-circuit monitoring and remote breaker control)
● How to set backup priorities and use Storm Watch mode
You’ll know exactly how to monitor and control your new SPAN + Powerwall 3 system from your phone.
Step 7: Ongoing Support & Warranty Protection
Your system is now fully operational with:
● Tesla’s 10-year warranty on Powerwall 3 (maintained because we are a Tesla Certified
Installer)
● SPAN warranty coverage
● Software updates delivered automatically
Crafted Electrical Services remains your local point of contact for any questions, service, or future expansions in Monmouth County and surrounding towns.
Ready to start?
Fill out our contact form, or click Book Now for your free energy consultation. We’ll guide you through every step of adding a SPAN panel + Tesla Powerwall 3 with Backup Switch (or Gateway) — and Tesla Solar if you want it — to your home in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Burlington County, Marlboro, Freehold, Manalapan, Millstone, Monroe Township, and nearby areas.
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