Submitting home photos allows Base to evaluate whether a home meets the electrical and spacing requirements for our equipment. The Base system is always installed outside of a members home near the meter of the house.
Safety and adherence to local building codes are the primary drivers for these requirements, ensuring that installations protect both residents and their property.
Spacing Requirements for Ground-Mounted Batteries:
Must be at least 3 feet apart from each other and any windows, doors, or gas meters.
Should be installed within 20 feet of the electrical meter. Conduit runs from the battery to the meter, and Base cannot perform any trenching or attic conduit runs.
Should be placed about 1 foot away from the wall.
Electrical Requirements:
The main breaker in the electrical panel must be 100-200A, depending on whether the home has solar and how many batteries we’re installing.
For a singe battery system, your electrical panel can be rated between 100-200A
For a dual battery system, your electrical panel must be rated between 150A-200A.
If you have solar on your home, your electrical panel must be rated 200A
The meter and main panel need to share the same wall (either next to each other on the same exterior wall or on opposite sides of the same wall).
The main panel cannot be located in a closet, as it must be kept away from flammable materials.
The meter must be installed no higher than 6 feet off the ground.
In front of the meter and main panel there must be a clear space of 30 in high x 36 inches wide.
The meter and conduit must be securely attached and undamaged.
These requirements ensure a National Electric Code (NEC) compliant installation for Base systems. Base is happy to help recommend electricians if a home does not meet electrical requirements and an update is possible. After installation, newly installed batteries undergo a diagnostic testing period that typically lasts 1–2 days, during which the battery might not appear as active in the Base app. If this delay persists further, it may indicate a temporary communication issue, but the battery will remain fully functional during power outages.