Installing a Hardwire EV Charger Myself [Maxoak]
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A hardwired EV charger allows you to go higher in amps which translates into faster charging. Sometimes you just want it to charge as fast as possible when you get back from a trip and you and something else to do back to back. Not that for hardwired installations, you still need an electrician to help you install the wiring to a box. Even connecting it to the box requires some precautions and knowledge of electrical hazards. Complete at your own risk!
That said, this is a great home EV charger that does what it says it will do, which is to charge continuously. My Tesla was only able to charge at up to 48A but this is not a limitation of the charger but that of the car.
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Ex journeyman lineman here, you did a good job! Even opening the breaker before inserting it is good safety practice. No sparks and no arcs good joo joo. (: As you said the size of the cable can be misleading due to insulation variances. And like you mentioned you are wanting to know the cross section of the actual wire and the make. Copper aluminum etc etc! I like you mentioned proper shoes as well. It amazes me that some people will even be standing in water or leaning on something being a good ground while working with electricity. Or not realizing the dangers of an open neutral that is not connected or properly bonded.
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I mean as long as you don't count the use of a 70 amp rather then a 60 amp. Second those disconnects are known to literally melt with evs because of heat over time. I would suggest switching to a better disconnect and a 60 amp breaker....
There have been documented fires using that type of disconnect box, they are not rated for continuous high amperage of EV charging. You need replace with a lever handle disconnect.
Great suggestion.
As a licensed electrician that installs EVSEs, I need to make a couple comments. First, always get a permit and inspection. Most areas require them and it your utility offers rebates they will need the inspection as well. This will not pass inspection. When using the 6/3 romex, I will fail inspection with anything more than a 50amp breaker (and set the charger at 40amps max). If I want to go to a 60amp breaker and the charger set at 48 amps, I need to use thhn in conduit or #4 romex. The 70amp is too big. Also, I will only mount units or cord holders to a stud. The best anchors will not last with the cord use.
Thanks for your comment! It makes total sense. I assume 4 awg is needed to minimize heating so you wouldn't need a conduit in that case. If you use 6 awg, it needs to be thermo plastic high heat resistant nylon coated wire (THHN) so that it can get hot if it needs be and inside the conduit.
Agree I would not go beyond a 50 amp breaker even on a 200 amp panel having solar and AC on my house, I have question if any electrician cares to answer the question , How long do these EVSE chargers last ? I have a AeroViroment 32 amp charger on a 40 amp breaker hardwired installed "9 "years ago still going strong I use it now for my Model Y 2023, should I replace ?
i would not go beyond a 50 amp breaker even on a 200 amp panel maybe a sub panel yes ! what app are you using to the measure the heat can you share the link
kzhead.info/sun/jK5_p8eem2mjp40/bejne.html
Can you leave a link to the connection box you use?
I think it was a Home Depot product, no link for that.
i have seen melt downs on that disconnect box, should use a lever handle disconnect
More beefy, good idea. Where did you see the melt down? Might be from a bad connection resulting in overheating.
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Tesla only supports to charge max up to 48A.
Yeah.. when charging via AC, max is 48A