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kayak1 rated jmaddr's post Like in the thread 48 amps through a 50 amp NEMA 14-50?.
Forget about the code violations, think about the danger of overheating a receptacle designed only for spikes to 50A. Think fire and...
Mar 2, 2021 at 9:45 AM -
kayak1 rated iluvmacs's post Like in the thread 48 amps through a 50 amp NEMA 14-50?.
@Rocky_H nailed it as usual. Code violation for sure. You have to think about receptacle ratings the same as wire ratings in terms of...
Mar 2, 2021 at 9:45 AM -
kayak1 rated Black306's post Like in the thread 48 amps through a 50 amp NEMA 14-50?.
Do you really need an additional 8A of charging capacity? If no, leave it alone. If yes, add a 60A breaker and hardwire the HPWC.
Mar 2, 2021 at 9:44 AM -
kayak1 rated brkaus's post Like in the thread 48 amps through a 50 amp NEMA 14-50?.
What @Rocky_H said. Don’t do it. It’s just not worth it. You are asking about pushing the weakest link in the chain.
Mar 2, 2021 at 9:44 AM -
kayak1 rated Rocky_H's post Like in the thread 48 amps through a 50 amp NEMA 14-50?.
No. 1. It is a code violation 2. Sure, you say if/when you sell the house, you'll change it. What if you die suddenly, and the house...
Mar 2, 2021 at 9:43 AM -
kayak1 rated nwdiver's post Like in the thread Charging infrastructure.
That's all you really need. 12A @ 240v is ~2.9kW
Mar 1, 2021 at 1:33 PM -
kayak1 rated Big Dog's post Like in the thread Charging infrastructure.
hotels/motels will add more chargers when they think it will bring in more business. (personally, I always patronize places with...
Mar 1, 2021 at 1:31 PM -
kayak1 rated stevesark's post Like in the thread Charging infrastructure.
Reflecting back on my 1.5 years owning my model 3, charging at home is infinitely more convenient than going to the gas station weekly....
Mar 1, 2021 at 1:31 PM