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Thanks all. since the outlet is so close to the box, I could get it all changed out with the 50 and 6/3. My friends electric inspector for his house asked why you need a 50 amp breaker when only pulling 32. I want to do what is "correct and best" for my future car.

I have bought a 14-50 outlet. I plan on doing this. 1. Red and Black wires into the right spot. 2. thin copper wire on the ground 3. white wire on the other spot. We will test a friends mobile charger when he returns. I will also check the gauge of the wire. We will only charge at 32 amps...

Thanks all.... I think best would be change the outlet to 14-50 outlet which seems to be the most common plug system for Tesla cars. Now just want to think if I should change out the breaker to a 50 amp vs. the current 40 amp. cheers Stu

argh.... So replace the outlet with a 14-50, and then use all the wires I have in the box. Red, White, Black and copper. I don't see a green wire at all. thoughts?

Quick update.... The current outlet is a 6-50. In the wires, it has a red, black and white connected to the outlet. the copper ground is just wrapped up sitting in the box. Running this outlet on the 40 amp circuit. So new question - do I need to do anything now except get the 6-50 adapter...

Thanks all so much. Looking forward to joining the Tesla family just like our friends.

I will make sure the breaker is switched off, take off the "10/50 plug" and see what wires it has. Hopefully, it might say on the wire or do I need a wire gauge? cheers Stuart

one final question.... would I use the home charger with the adapter or a mobile charger with the adapter?

Thanks so much for this note. I truly appreciate your information.

It states on the outlet 1050. So from your reply, I should replace the outlet with a 6-50 plug. I think probably best to get an electrician to come once I get the car.

When we bought our house over 10 years ago, the prior own had a kiln in the garage. This kiln was on a 40 amp separate outlet with a leviton 3 prong outlet. Now, coming to today.... I am seriously looking at a Tesla and wonder for my house charger, can I just use this circuit and plug? Or...