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  1. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Thanks everyone. Let's assume I am at my parents' place more often and charging every weekend.
  2. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    I'm surprised to hear that... so continuously plugging in and unplugging my Tesla mobile connector on this brand-new NEMA 10-30 outlet, when I'm over at my parents' place, will damage the outlet after a couple dozen times of doing so?
  3. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Hey everyone, just an update that I got an electrician to come to my parents' house, indeed the 30-year-old NEMA 10-30 dryer outlet was shot from years of use. He replaced it with a new one - I have yet to test it. One thing the electrician did mention is that continuously unplugging the dryer...
  4. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Hi everyone, thanks for all of the helpful feedback! I was back at my parents' place this weekend and was able to plug in and test again. Here's what I found: Right after plugging in my official Tesla mobile connector into the dryer outlet, there are no error messages flashing and the Tesla app...
  5. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Yes, I gave it a good shove. Mobile connector is display ing 4 red flashes, which indicates high temperature in the wall plug. Thanks for sharing the manual, that's what I was missing. Will have an electrician come by to see what's going on and provide an update for the community's benefit!
  6. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Yes, I did get the official Tesla 10-30 pigtail adaptor. The "T" on the mobile connector is flashing red while the other letters flash green. Any idea what could be going on and why it thinks the 30A circuit is only 15A?
  7. J

    Only 12A on NEMA 10-30 outlet

    Hi there, I received a Tesla mobile connector with my Model Y and purchased the NEMA 10-30 adapter to plug into the dryer outlet at my parents' house when I'm there, often taking care of my mom. I'm not an electric engineering expert, but was expecting just below 30A from a NEMA 10-30 outlet -...