Perhaps that's a typo? The 10-30 needs that piece to work, since the Tesla uses that as if it were the ground. Maybe you meant the 14-30?
Yes I meant the 14-30.
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Perhaps that's a typo? The 10-30 needs that piece to work, since the Tesla uses that as if it were the ground. Maybe you meant the 14-30?
Perhaps that's a typo? The 10-30 needs that piece to work, since the Tesla uses that as if it were the ground. Maybe you meant the 14-30?
Hi all - I bought the Tesla 14-30 adaptor but I am getting a NEMA 14-50 plug installed in my garage. My question is can I use this for charging my car from a NEMA 14-50 outlet( I have a Tesla 14-30 adaptor) . ThanksView attachment 764030
NEMA 14-50P to 14-30R 120V/240V 50 Amp 4 Prong Male Plug to 30 Amp 4 Prong Female Receptacle Welder Dryer Generator RV EV Charger Power Cord Adapter Connector
Ok thanks for your suggestionsBuy the tesla 14-50 adapter, to go with your 14-50 outlet, instead of something like that.
Should not, since using the Tesla NEMA 14-30 adapter with your mobile connector will automatically limit the charge current to 24A. Assuming that the 14-50 outlet has been properly provisioned (i.e., correct wire gauge), you'll be running a bit over half the capacity for that circuit. However, the thermal sensor that is built into the 14-30 plug may not be in the proper location to detect any excessive heat since it would be at the end of the 14-50 to 14-30 adapter and not the wall outlet.Follow up question for the Tesla 14-30 adaptor have any issues like excessive heat if I use the NEMA 14-50P to 14-30R adaptor has any one tried it?
Thanks Ray. I am returning the adapter and getting a 14-50 NEMA adaptorShould not, since using the Tesla NEMA 14-30 adapter with your mobile connector will automatically limit the charge current to 24A. Assuming that the 14-50 outlet has been properly provisioned (i.e., correct wire gauge), you'll be running a bit over half the capacity for that circuit. However, the thermal sensor that is built into the 14-30 plug may not be in the proper location to detect any excessive heat since it would be at the end of the 14-50 to 14-30 adapter and not the wall outlet.
If you use a Tesla NEMA 14-50 adapter as @jjrandorin suggests, then you'll get 32A of current (mobile connector is limited to this amount), in addition to having the temperature sensor right at the wall outlet. It's only $45 at the Tesla Shop.
In a pinch, those type of cable convertors can be useful for "emergency" charging but they shouldn't be used for normal day-to-day charging.
Modifying a cord is never a safe option.
Someone told you to cut off the pin of your cord? Yikes....
Didn’t you notice. As time has gone on the amp requirement has gone DOWN. I expect required amps to go down over time not up. 30 amps is plenty.As batteries get larger and EV's become more common, I'd want higher amperage than 30... The higher end Teslas already do 48 amps. (My earlier S and X do 80 amps). Sure you don't need it 95% of the time, but when you do...
Not if you want it to be UL listed.That’s a pretty broad statement. It can be safe if one has the skills to do it properly.
What is the orange female plug rated for current wise? What about the black male plug? See the difference? That is an opportunity for a problem.It wasn’t me - I’m still a newbie here.
But along similar lines, when making up an adapter cable for my Honda Clarity, I simply left off the unused neutral blade from the plug, since the EVSE only utilizes the two hots and a ground.
Perhaps not standard practice, but I don’t see the harm.
What is the orange female plug rated for current wise? What about the black male plug? See the difference? That is an opportunity for a problem.
You cannot say because it is safe in my use case it is safe.I’ll check. The Clarity EVSE only draws about 12A, so shouldn’t be a problem.
You cannot say because it is safe in my use case it is safe.