We Installed the World's SMARTEST Electrical Panel...Is it Worth the Risk? 

From thier FAQ: "Today, SPAN does not have an open API for local control." This needs to be added before I'd consider installing a SPAN panel. It's a cool idea to monitor, and manage energy usage, but dependence on the cloud is too big of an issue, even if SPAN's current leadership is benevelant. And it would help deter issues like the one Chamberlain made for themselves with their garage door openers.

I just moved into my newly constructed house in Northern Idaho and I have to tell you, all I kept thinking about through this whole build is would this pass the "STUD PACK" inspection? I also binged watched all your videos BEFORE we went through the 1 yr building process and you taught me so many things that when it came to what we wanted in our build I had a list of 62 questions that I actually floored the builder because he's NEVER had a 63 yr old woman ask questions like that. I learned from watching every single video you put out. Now I wish I could have had you build my home to the detail you all put in the Dream Garage. You do fantastic work and you should be proud.

Hey StudPack I saw that you donated to Arlo's retirement on the Perkins Brothers Builders channel! Thanks for supporting him! I sent a few dollars his way also! Great community we have on RU-vid of builders!!

Rather than the panel becoming a 'dumb panel' if SPAN goes out of business, SPAN should make the app/panel have local control by default. This would be a solution to the people that are concerned about others controlling their panel. This would also mean that once you have the panel you no longer need SPAN to be in business to see/control it with the app. And if you think they couldn't do it for some reason, local control is how a lot of devices in the smart home segment are controlled. Only the products that people should stay away from force cloud integration to control the product locally.

As a someone who as spent years in the cyber security industry I have many questions. First it connects both though LAN and WiFi so any device on that local network could in theory shutoff/control your power. (Yes this is a problem with the smart meters too however its much more likely for an compromise to occur on your local network with so many IOT devices). Second: what happens when they get new panels and the current panel no longer gets security updates. Going bsck to my previous point if the company runs out of business that actually poses a significant number of risks to not just your smart panel but all of them. Third: not having local API access is more of a personal issue I have with it especially since tools like Home Assistant would be a perfect addon to a panel like this. Lastly your point on everyone already having your data. Yes this is partly true. However, just because a lot of your personal information is for sale online doesnt mean we should be adding to it. Its also worth noting that almost every company is trying to switch to a subscription model for everything so there is no guarantee that the current state is going to remain. I could go on. But I thinj my point is made. While its a very cool technology which definitely could save you money in the long term. Understand what thoses risks are. PS If you are going to be installing a large number of IOT devices. Setting up a separate VLAN/wireless network specially for then would be strongly recommended.

Stud Pack needs to watch more Louis Rossman and see how often these companies will change the EULA on something you already bought and force you to agree to new terms you didn't want to keep using the hardware you already paid for. Call me a cowboy, but we need to stop allowing these cloud services into our homes. Smart home stuff is great, and the hardware for this panel looks really cool, but it should be local, talking to a home assistant server in your media closet where only you control it and your data stays private.

Perfect timing! Wife is watching 90 day fiancé and I needed something better!!!

Ask Span how to handle when you sell a house with a span panel... How do you know the old owner loses access to the smart panel? Do they let you to have multiple phones access the data? Can you make a home assistant integration for Span?

I'm so glad you're choosing to hard-wire the internet connection to that thing. So many "smart homes" are just a bunch of wifi connected devices and once you have enough they start really bogging each other down. If it's a permanent installation it should be hard-wired just like y'all did here!

I'm old school and from previous experiences good luck getting tech support, replacement boards or even chips on any electronics over ten years old. Hard to throw away a few $10, O00 VFD drives that were only 8 years old because vendor could no longer get parts to build or repair boards. Of course the new drives now have heavy wires that can only enter thru the bottom of drive while old drives had the conduits entering top of drives making you spend over halve a day to install a trough and splice ever wire. Had the same problem with $1,000 to $15,000 lightning / dimming controls.

Thank you, Jordan, for getting these videos out to us as you do. I know how much work it is and I for one really appreciate your diligence and efforts!! Cheers man!!

Companies like SPAN can and often do pull a Darth Vader "I am altering the deal, pray I don’t alter it any further" rug pull by changing the ToS, forcing you to make a choice: Do you want to turn your smart panel into an exorbitantly expensive fancy looking dumb panel, or agree to the new ToS that violates your privacy and sells you out to the new energy tzar that fines you for running your AC too much. It doesn't matter what the ToS says or what agreements they do or don't have with third parties *today* if all of these things can change in the future when the VCs get bored and want their 10x payout. YOU are the collateral for the big VC loans. And don't think it will be this in your face, they'll boil you slowly.

I went back and forth between Leviton and Span. I decided that a smart breaker (while more expensive upfront) was better than a smart backbone. Much easier to change a breaker than a whole panel should technology change. Plus Leviton has been around a LOT longer!

Span isn't for me; I like local data storage and circuit breaker level control is a bit limiting. My system stores data every 5 seconds and lets me work with it in different ways to get information beyond just energy use. (As an example-- how many times did the refrigerator compressor start and how many hours did it run each day. The answer told me there was a problem with the fridge and that let me save ~3kWh/day.) My bigger issue with cloud services is that they can change the deal anytime they want, including charging a monthly fee for the smart functions.

Before I commented I went ahead and watch the full video just to make sure I didn't miss something that addresses my concerns. My concern is that this panel is in fact attached to a cloud service on the internet where hacks happen very often. The fact thats this panel does not allow or restrict functions such as turning on and off power to local only is crazy to me. And so why is that you may ask? To put it simply I would never ever ever put trust into a company to manage a cloud service that allows access to control my power, sure power companies have this type of access (sorta) however I do believe them to be more secure as they do not talk over the internet but under their own frequency which makes them at least somewhat more resistant to say someone in another country sitting at their computer. Overall I think this is quite dangerous in general, its one thing if you decide to do that yourself its another when the company actively requires it. Play stupid games win stupid prizes... I'd go deeper but I've already rewrote this comment like 3 times to simplify a bit.

As an International Industrial EE this is what I love to see. I love to see and look on RU-vid for electrical installations, it is so relaxing to see work being done on panels. Specially when every country have their own way of doing stuff: EU vs US vs Asia. Nice work being done in your son's house Paul, those electricians did a crack of a clean job with the connections, no rats nests as I unfortunately commonly see most of the times. Keep up the good work, I'm loving this series as I said before.

Appreciate the video work improvements, bells, and whistles over the years--especially over the span of this whole garage build season.

Didn't know he was your son in law that's cool man showing the family business like a father should

I love it when Paul talks to tradespeople. He asks great questions and has an awesome rapport. Knows how to ask basic questions that lead to very informative answers.

Ok, I'll be that guy to say it... Don't trivialize the privacy and control aspects of "smart" things too much. It's fun to kid about "Big Brother", but each of us gives up more and more of our control and autonomy every day with various devices. We should always be thinking of what every product is capable of, now and in the foreseeable future. For instance, one of the new trends is allowing your EV car or truck to connect to your "smarthome" so the home panel can can take the lower cost battery power from it in the middle of the day when utility rates are at their highest, then charge it back up overnight at a lower cost. Might sound good but once you realize it also means the utility company can take your battery power as THEY see fit (brownnouts, blackouts, at will...) you have potential new concerns to think over. As everything becomes more interconnected, monitored, and our personal data gets analyzed and sold, we should at least be aware of what ramifications could come from that. We are always giving up a part of us in exchange for something, usually a convenience. Make sure you know what a new product is doing behind the scenes, what it's capabilities are now, and what potential the product has for potentially more "nefarious" things in the future. When any company promises to keep your data safe and said product secure, realize the company could be acquired tomorrow (or that division spun off and sold) to a much larger firm that may have a very different plan for what your data or panel should and shouldn't do. Be diligent in your discovery of what road you're potentially going down with every new connected product and you will be a better informed person for choosing or avoiding it. Ignorance may be bliss, but caveat emptor is your best approach.

For a lot of panels, you can only plug tandem/quad breakers into specific slots (usually the lower portion of the panel). A bit of pre-planning will make the process of converting to tandems easier. Ex: In the case you mentioned, if you had to move some circuits to a tandem, moving them toward their entry location is easier then moving them away from the entry unless you included a service loop. Also, moving the high current wires are MUCH more difficult. It is way easier to move the 15/20A single phase lines.

I love my leviton panels I have. Same price as other panels and has full smart capabilities. I can't imagine how much that span panel costs. I added emporium CT sensors on my wires and it works awesome. Levitons smart breakers are quite expensive and aren't real time reporting from what I read. Leviton panels was 200. 50 per arc fault GFCI breakers so that was not cheap but much less than what you said the span cost.

I swear, I respond faster to notifications that a new Stud Pack vid is ready than I do for my own family!

You guys are absolute studs :D Loving the eyecandy, Loving the builds, Loving the videos, I can't wait to see the main house

Paul you are a #1 interviewer and spokes person. Sure it takes a few takes some times, but you explain things so well and relaxed. It's a pleasure. Your a diamond in the industry of home reno shows and U Tube presenters and influencers. You could probably demand a premium for marketing the sponcors products. Great episode it was my pleasure. Oh and Jordan big shout out to you for the behind the scenes editing that makes it all look and sound so professional. 5 **** guys all the way. No wonder that electrician kept calling you Sir.

Thanks for going over the electrical! It's my favorite for sure. I like the concept of the span panel, and hope to see this reviewed several years down the line. I'm still not sold on it being an EMS and relying on that to protect your electrical panel from overloading. I'm not sold on the cost either, a traditional Square D panel and the cost of a residential EMS panel is far cheaper than a Span panel. I guess you have to decide if the "smart" features are truly worth the extra couple thousand dollars.

Love the videos guys , Paul should have his own TV show , he has come a long way since the beginning 🙏 great job stud pack , a huge fan from Perth Australia 🇦🇺

Questions: 1) Span takes which kind of breaker? You picked up Square D 20 amp 2P at Ace. The others were Eaton. Do they accept all brand of breakers? 2) Can Span do plug on neutral breakers? 3) Is the energy management software a replacement for a load controller to prevent demand spikes? 4) Does Span have any built-in surge suppression? If so, is it replaceable?

Watching you pull those breakers off the shelf at ACE... here in Toronto, every big box store store has their breakers behind a locked grill you need to find an employee with the key to buy them. Like a throwback to twenty years ago. Nice work guys.

real concerns -- number 1 -- have that panel on its own VLAN that does not talk to the rest of your network

Always looking forward to watching these videos. Great looking SPAN panel. The superb job done on getting labeled and looking neatly is next tier professionalism and quality. Great job to the electrician who installed it. 👏👏👏

Why mix Eaton breakers in a Square D panel?

This man's a natural. I always forget I'm not watching a This Old House episode. Very easy watching and good information!

What about proper loading of the panel box? Each item (120V outlet, 240V oven, etc) has a weighted value that you multiply by the breaker size. Doing this balances the load on both legs. Not sure if it’s still required, but when I was growing up, my dad taught me about it.

Love to see you guys donated to Arlo at Perkins! Great builder community on RU-vid! Keep up the good work boys!

I just had a SPAN panel installed in my house by SunRun Solar with my new Solar system. Works great and I can see all my outlets and how much power they are using.

The electrician has endured some tough times that required lots of attention; however is burnt injuries occurred, I'm glad he's doing the good job. God blessings on him.

Great video. Thanks for the heads up about the 48 breaker panel coming. I’ve been waiting for that

My natural gas supplier offered me a rebate on my bill if i agreed to install smart thermostats and agreed to give them remote ACCESS and PERMISSION TO LOWER the temperature up to 6 times per year . you kiddin me? I'm not really worried about nefarious govt plots , but just the idea of something going wrong in the middle of winter. NO THANKS!

First, I always enjoy a Stud Pack update on the build. Second, if I knew you needed one, I could have donated a 20-Amp Siemens two-pole breaker. But it is a "legacy" size, meaning it would take two spots on the bus.

Is it true that Texas is on the 2023 version of the NEC? If that is the case, wouldn't you have to provide GFCI protection to the 240V outlets in the garage as well as the kitchen? I think this was also the case with the 2020 version.

Hey, Paul! I'd love it if you uploaded a short video on the hip procedure/surgery you got. Was it a hip resurfacing or full replacement? How much confidence do you have in the new hip versus before? It doesn't seem like you are limiting ladder work. Any advice for those of us on the cusp of getting the procedure?

NEVER use an off-site server not directly under your control manage anything in your home if at all possible. The company could go out of business, change their product support, or anything you can think of.

As a software developer I hate how even the panel has to be “smart”. Nothing like hoping that your panel IOT update doesn’t fail, bricking your house! Also, my panels are usually $200-$400… not $3500 😳

as a fiber technician, im EXCITED for the fiber install video lmao

I've been following and watching for a while and you have continually surprised me with your craftsmanship and introduction to new products and explanation of there install process and benefits. Keep on truckin it's straight forward and it works for me.😊

Loving your content and build progress as always StudPack! Keep up the fantastic educational content that always has a refreshing take every step of the eay..

Does Span (and/or code) allow you to mix breakers? You have Eaton and SquareD in the same panel. Isn't that normally a big no no?

The electricians did a beautiful job on the panel -- this level of care and attention to detail are rare in my experience.

I still am against anything like that panel that connects to the internet, especially something that requires a smartphone to use. If I can't access it using a regular computer, I don't get it. With all of the data breeches in recent years, I don't trust anything that needs a internet connection to function.

Nice to see you both at least turned away when closing the main breaker to protect in case of an arc flash. Our company has a yearly recert on our training for arc flash and COHE. It's great to see this project getting closer and closer to completion, but, it will be bittersweet at the end as we all look forward to the next video. Great work and knowledge we all gain from this build, even if we don't ever do what you have been doing. Learning is always a good thing.

Just FYI, the energy lost to spinning the dial in an old school meter is tiny. I think they use sapphire bearings like a watch. The main reason they want to use smart meters is that it minimizes the manpower required to drive around and check your usage. Some require a person to drive slowly through a neighborhood, and a data collection module in the truck will collect usage for the entire street in a few minutes. Others have a network hub located on a streetlight or pole, and they collect usage within some radius, then use a cellular network to submit the whole neighborhood back to home station.

I have a question about your electrical backup. You had mentioned about installing solar? Where if you are going to install panels will they be placed? Roof mounted or ground mounted? Grid tied system with battery backup?

I found you guys in looking for some DIY bathroom solutions. I've been loving the series.

i'd be willing to consider like Span if it was able to let me get the data locally... meaning the thing is plugged into my network so there should be no reason why software like homeassistant or anything else running locally couldn't talk directly to the panel and get the data. Unfortunately so many companies force the API to go through their cloud and don't allow local API control because they want the data and they want the users using their platform, so they force it to work that way. If the Span panel would allow for local control with an API, then i'd be all for it. That would mean even if they went out of business, I could write my own software to talk to the panel or use software like HomeAssistant to talk to it locally. Otherwise, having cloud-only devices in my home is a no-go for me. I've been burned too many times.

I can guarantee that little hasp on the bottom isn't gonna stop anyone from bending that door out from the top corner and accessing the shut off. They need a drop bar lock like a tool box or filing cabinet that incorporates several hooking points along the open edge opposite the hinges. As it is, one big jerk with bare hands and it's bent open!

The panel technology is very impressive and I’m not worried about them having control. Paul highlighted that the utility company can remotely control the meter and they are the ones ultimately in control of your consumption. If you’re going to all that trouble it might be wise to add a generator disconnect to your setup for a future power source.

Great video guys. Paul you are becoming a natural in front of the camera. Jordan great job putting the videos together for all of us to watch. Waiting for the garage door video hopefully coming soon.

Ha! I'm typing this from a typewriter while watching the video on a newspaper! Can't get me, government!

I guess it doesnt matter to you guys since you got that panel for free but I wont risk spending 5x the cost on a panel when all those features could disappear if they go out of business. Make the API open source and the server self hosting then I'm game even if they still get my usage data which is what they are most interested in anyways

11:06 Paul, please put it in perspective for let non-Texas folks. When you say, "all the way down from Dallas," that's a 4-hr drive. Those guys got up way early, packed up equipment and got there early enough to work. That panel is kickass! I bet it requires a subscription. Have you considered maybe getting solar panels after building the house?

Number 1 get an electrician that knows what he is talking about. Number 2 those square D breakers are only listed for installation in square D panels so that is a code violation. Number 3 install a non cloud based electrical panel... Everyone in Cali was probably real sure those smart thermostats were a good idea till they started getting their ACs shut off a while back when they had all the brownouts... Also padlocks on main disconnects are not legal in more and more places it has to do with the fire department being able to cut power in an emergency even though they could pull the meter they want a main disconnecting means. They should rename their company to SCAM not SPAN.

Consider an add-on electrical monitoring product. It will not control your power. It will tell you your usage per circuit. It can be removed at any time.

In a single word: no. Breakers are a crucial safety device, and adding totally unnecessary technology to them increases the risk of failures. Second, each breaker consumes power for the electronics. That results in heat buildup in the panel and breakers themselves, and guess who pays for the power they use? YOU DO. Finally, there is the added costs, which are considerable. Third, one good power surge will damage them, whereas a standard breaker will survive. Totally not worth it.

I always learn something new from you guys every time. Love it!

Thanks for showing the installation of the SPAN panel. We have to be careful who we let into our homes and what they have access to. Sometimes the privacy trade-offs don't keep us from wanting the latest and greatest stuff even if we don't need it or can't afford it. The idea of using this system to help avoid a service upgrade is a modern version of what Mr. Douglas used in his house on Green Acres TV show in the 60's to keep from overloading his old generator. Poor Lisa really could have used this smart SPAN panel.

Its the toilet/bidet drawing power. I can sense it

I have gotten screwed to many times with companies making automation devices for me to use something so critical if it doesn’t work. Tcp branded bulbs were great. But when they dropped support for them they pushed out an update that made the bulbs almost useless. I can’t even use them as dumb bulbs. Sonoff made their product so good they are now charging you $5 a month to use any of their software. I think it was Amazon cloud cameras that just got bricked when they stopped support. You can’t even use them as a dumb local realtime camera. There is just no way to connect to them. So unless span works perfectly when you turnoff your internet. I’m going to have to say I don’t believe them. Which is to bad. It seems like a useful product

That panel is crammed! I always thought it was a good practice to have 10% slots available for spares, and 30% for future expansion.

Living in South Korea 15 years ago, all of the apartments had screen installed in the home that let you see real time energy usage & COST on any given day. Glad to hear that SPAN is trying to do the same thing with this product. I suspect that legislation is the culprit on sharing actual cost to the end user (reg vs dereg states) in the way you described.

Paul got like 7 layers of "before that" before I lost count. 😂

Joel sold these dudes on that panel😂 gotta love these channels. Great work. Slick setup.

Wow, very interesting about that electrical panel. I work for that very big safety company that you mentioned in your video and handle wireless regulations. I see a lot of different products come along with wireless being added, but I don't think I have seen an electrical panel come along yet.

Just a suggestion at 16:56 you should have used your left hand so you could stay to the side of the panel. The way you did it you were right in front of the panel. I work with 480v a lot and I try to keep as much of me out of the front of panels when turning on the breakers as possible. Just a good practice for your safety. Great video I watch everyone yall do.

Turned on the mini-splits for sure 🤣

You guys should look into getting AeroSeal done. It helps seal the house even more from leakage. With spray foam throughout the house, it would be an extremely airtight house.

What about surge protection? I always recommended installing a whole house surge protector when installing a new panel.

Is it me or are you mixing sq d homeline with eaton

Kristen was the key - Kristen informing Stud Pack would be in Putting in BOTH conduits - Kristen informing that her company would put in the pole but with a caveat. With A Spreadsheet and that " Span " Both sparkies would have loved it. Stud Pack I have a question what about Solar ?

You installed Eaton breakers in the panel except it appears for the two that you bought at Ace were Square D. Is this Span panel UL listed for both manufacturer’s breakers. Usually manufacturers don’t UL list for another manufacturer’s breaker in their panel.

If the control was local, I'd be less nervous. I am all about a semi-programmable panel that can tell your car charger to take a break while your oven is on. That shouldn't require cloud access, a username and password, or a unilateral agreement that can be changed without your consent. The simplest solution to win over hesitant customers is to allow for local control that doesn't interact with SPAN headquarters in Soy Fransicko at all. If you own it, then you should have control over it.

Jordan, Something I've been enjoying lately are really long form compilation Videos of European restorations. They are either French or Italian, I saw one that was in a Greek Village. The point is for an Hour+ video summing up a year or two's worth of work either with or without narration takes time to edit. I know Working on the Project and editing Videos by your self take a lot. Please consider a super Long-form summery. It can serve as a jumping on point for new folks. The approach on those Videos tends to be something to have play in the background, not so much as informational.

Why were the mini splits put on Homeline breakers when all others were Eaton. Yeah, any BR style will fix but may be issue when inspector comes for the final.

25:15 I see we have a wall sconce installed now!!! Is that a Capital 934641BK ?

I understand the attraction to new technologies like the panel. I still look for new things for my house. I am a retired, 29-year IT professional. When working, I advised my companies to run from proprietary applications. With the panel some of the possibilities are exciting, like seeing which circuit is working the most, and monitoring live consumption. But, at some point the law of diminishing returns kicks in. How often will you REALLY watch real-time consumption. And, once you find the circuit(s) with the highest consumption, it’s done. I’m not criticizing. But are they mostly bells and whistles? In my work a major decision point was, is the vendor a “going concern?” If PLANT flops, and it can, you have a high-end, dumb box. For me, $6K vs a $200 metal box? No contest. If you have the money, great, even with the Debbie-downer things I wrote. Again, no criticism. Just thinking out loud. You guys are great and I love your enthusiasm, care, and attention to detail. I continually wish the best for you personally and constructionally (I made up that word🤣). 👍

Very professional termination job on the panel love to see it

I dunno about all that smart panel stuff, but the smartest thing I've seen in a while is having lights built right into the panel so you can see everything inside. I also really appreciate neat, tidy wiring, and those guys did a really neat job of getting everything run to the breakers.

How secure is it from being hacked?

Just wondering if you use a double breaker if the panel will still be able to differentiate the usage from each pole or will it have to group together the usage?

"The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain" - Engineering Captain Montgomery "Scotty" Scott - USS Enterprise

Great video! Very informative and inviting! Thank you for allowing us to visit your build! You guys work hard, and your efforts are apprecitiated by me! Keep the videos coming! Also, have you guys done any videos about concrete repair, in a basement of a home? You often give well rounded advice on how to attack projects, it would be nice to see your perspective on fixing one.

Load shedding would be great if you're off-grid, or on grid with battery backup during a power outage. That's the only way I would want something like the SPAN type panel.

I don't have a Span panel but all of my devices do have real time usage data. I can chart my usage and adjust it based on each device that uses the most. Example; my oven uses the most energy so I learned how to multi task and cook several meals while it is on. My TV uses the 2nd most energy, so I plugged it into a smart power strip I can turn on via voice. I use 20% of the energy of homes in my area, and my home is 3 times larger & 3 times older than homes in my area. People ask me all the time "what happens if your internet goes down? I still have manual control over everything in my home if this happens & all of the "smart" tech is basically hidden from view, so it still looks like a 90 year old home.

We’ve come a long way from the round 60 amp meter base and a 6 circuit fuse panel without a main. 😮 As a distribution engineer in the 80s saw many MBs located in kitchen cabinets over a sink.

Great vid Studs!!! I've always been a big proponent of technology, however...not sure about fixing a problem that didn't exist. I know Jordan is going for all the bells and whistles on the Stud Pack Plantation, and in a way I don't blame him. And of course it always helps when the mfr's are in a donation mood...however...I think there's way too many options for things to go haywire... I would have liked to see a total off grid build for your project, especially with Texas' questionable power distribution. You've got the real estate in the back of your lot for a great ground based solar array, and with the latest storage technology, an electric bill would be a thing of the past. Your garage/apartment build alone is a huge hunk of cubic air space to climate control. Anyways, just had to drop my dos centavos on the matter...Oh yeah...your power draw...your fresh air exchange system...

Shout out to Span. Their panels are awesome. Jordan, I sent you that airless hose extension. I hope it fits

So where is the main disconnect so you can feed a stand alone generator into your house. Can’t remember the name of the devise but it essentially locks out the grid if your powering your house with a jenny

If the team plans on going heavy into home automation you'll definitely want to pick a space for a server rack to house and cool the required infrastructure. At the very least you'll want a dedicated firewall/router that will let you have the option to block or otherwise restrict 'smart things' from talking to the wider Internet. I'd be interested in hearing y'alls thoughts on network infra. I don't think I saw anything being planned for distribution of wireless access points across the property. Gotta have killer wifi in a killer house right?

True about Commifornia shutting down or reducing your usage in peak hours. We opted for the old style base. ( did have to pay a monthly opt out fee)

Given the increasing unreliability of the grid, I’m surprised you didn’t wire in a genset input and interlock or transfer switch. Or maybe that will be part of the house project?