14-50 installation

[Sophias_dad]

My understanding is that couldn't locate the correct breaker locally. When I searched online, eaton said availability over the summer. Cooper electronics said availability only in 1 store in the US (1500 miles away).

There's one in the Home Depot nearby me... maybe I should grab it and put it on ebay!

 

[Sophias_dad]

There's one in the Home Depot nearby me... maybe I should grab it and put it on ebay!

Eaton CH 50 Amp 2-Pole Circuit Breaker with Trip Flag CHF250 for $27.99 if you want to check locally.

or https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-Type-CH-50-Amp-2-Pole-Standard-Trip-Circuit-Breaker/4747763 if you prefer Lowes for $22.89. Available for delivery too!

 

[DrBebo]

Eaton CH 50 Amp 2-Pole Circuit Breaker with Trip Flag CHF250 for $27.99 if you want to check locally.

or https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-Type-CH-50-Amp-2-Pole-Standard-Trip-Circuit-Breaker/4747763 if you prefer Lowes for $22.89. Available for delivery too!

Says unavailable and out of stock for delivery and local pick up

 

[qdeathstar]

HI

I had a Hubbell Nema 14-50 outlet installed today. Had wired, but electrician could only find a 60A breaker. Will this be an issue?

Probably better to put it on a 40 amp breaker and cut the current on your cars charger down. Yes this is an issue that needs to be rectified immediately.

EATON CHF250 Series 50A DP Circuit Breaker, Black - Magnetic Circuit Breakers - Amazon.com

EATON CHF250 Series 50A DP Circuit Breaker, Black - Magnetic Circuit Breakers - Amazon.com

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Amazon.com

 

[DrBebo]

Probably better to put it on a 40 amp breaker and cut the current on your cars charger down. Yes this is an issue that needs to be rectified immediately.

Take a picture of your panel.

Posted earlier.

 

[roblab]

I'm no electrician but let me take a whack at it also. I say cut the red wire!

But jokes aside, if he's an actual electrician why violate code and leave it up to you to take an unnecessary risk (14-50 on a 60amp breaker)? Breakers are relatively cheap.

Exactly. Relatively cheap and very simple to install. Unfortunately not all of us are simple enough to install one. I love your "he's an actual electrician".

I buy my breakers from The Home Depot for less than $20. Snap in, tighten wires in place, flip on. Just think of all the electrical experience you'll be getting! I expect your electrician hopes you never learn how easy his job is. Oh, right, "Years of education, years of experience, cost of insurance if anything (God forbid) goes wrong. Please. It's not rocket science. It's barely outlet science. Whatever.