Recent content by dk92530

This may work ok but I would bet that a proper load calculation would show that this setup does not meet code. Assuming that you have installed 4 guage thhn wire to the sub panel (typical) and the HPWC is set to the maximum which draws 72 Amps and that the Nema 14-50 is on a 50 amp circuit...

Yeah I am sure that the piece of mind makes it easier to sleep at night. I completely understand why people do it. To a lay person it seems that logically it should work. Unfortunately in the real world it isn't.

Just an FYI, I am an electrician and an Electrical Engineer so I know a little bit more than most when it comes to chargers and HPWC units. I see posts of people connecting dryer cords and range cords to the HPWC units. All electric devices including EV chargers and the HPWC units are UL listed...