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No, 50 max
I wanted to run the line and have both the Nema 14-50 and the Tesla connector on the line, and only chose one of the 2 at any time for charging. I am not sure if my wife is getting a different electric car in the future, so I wanted to have that option down the road (taking turns with the charging). Is it really that dangerous? Then it's not worth it.The official code only allows 50 Amp on a 14-50. It would probably be fine to use 60 Amp breaker, the UMC that plugs into the 14-50 will not draw more than 40 Amp, so there is no advantage nor harm in having a 60 Amp breaker. But the purpose of a breaker to protect from too much power being drawn on a circuit should something go wrong or people overload the outlet. Using a 60 breaker instead of a 50 just gives you less protection. Since a 50 Amp breaker is relatively cheap I'd put one in instead of using the 60.
I was told to get a stranded 4 wire # 6 cable. The line is being run later today...?^--- What he said.
But a 50a breaker is probably only $10 so just install one of those for now and switch to a 60 later (presuming your wire is rated for that) once you get the Wall Connector.
The outlet is rated for 50a. If something goes wrong in the WC and pulls > 50a the outlet is not safe. The breaker wouldn’t trip until 60a. If something bad happens, fingers would be pointed at you.I wanted to run the line and have both the Nema 14-50 and the Tesla connector on the line, and only chose one of the 2 at any time for charging. I am not sure if my wife is getting a different electric car in the future, so I wanted to have that option down the road (taking turns with the charging). Is it really that dangerous? Then it's not worth it.
What would happen if I used a 50 amp breaker and connected the Tesla connector? would it throttle my speed?The outlet is rated for 50a. If something goes wrong in the outlet, the breaker wouldn’t trip until 60a.
You can get a Tesla to J1772 adaptor or get the WC modified to have a J1772 cable. Nither officially Tesla supported.
Or run a second wire on a second breaker.
You might get away with it under the “I promise not to use” clause, but it really isn’t recommended.
I was told to get a stranded 4 wire # 6 cable. The line is being run later today...?
What would happen if I used a 50 amp breaker and connected the Tesla connector? would it throttle my speed?
Not sure exactly what you are asking here. Wall connector or mobile connector?What would happen if I used a 50 amp breaker and connected the Tesla connector? would it throttle my speed?
I want to run a line and have both a Nema 14-50 outlet and a hard-wired Tesla Wall Connector to get maximum speeds. I just read you can set the Wall Connector to a lower amp setting (50 instead of 60). I guess my new question is whether it is worth it to keep the Wall Connector I ordered if I'm going to have a lower amp line (50)? I could buy a second Mobile Connector and save the $200 and leave it hung in my garage. What is the charging difference in speed/mph charge between the Tesla Wall Connector (50 amp line) and a Mobile Connector (50 amp Nema)? Is there any other benefit of the Wall Connector that I'm missing?Not sure exactly what you are asking here. Wall connector or mobile connector?
A Wall Connector gets set to the breaker/safe wiring size by a rotary dial. There is no way for the WC to “test” a circuit and decide what power to offer the car. If you directly wire a wall connector into a circuit with a 50a breaker, you set it as such and the car will charge at 40a (Assuming long range car).
If it was set to 60a the car would charge at 48a.
I wanted to run the line and have both the Nema 14-50 and the Tesla connector on the line, and only chose one of the 2 at any time for charging. I am not sure if my wife is getting a different electric car in the future, so I wanted to have that option down the road (taking turns with the charging). Is it really that dangerous? Then it's not worth it.
I am going about 60 feet from the 200 amp panel to the garage. Can someone share the speed/charge difference between the Nema 15-50 mobile solution (without the $520 adapter) and the Wall Connector on a 60 amp line?Depending on your use model, you do not need to keep a mobile connector in your car. I keep the J1772 adapter in the car. I only use the Mobile Connector when I'm visiting family. Otherwise, it's charge at home, supercharge, or use a public charger w/ the adaptor. Mostly just at home.
I did eventually get the WC because my power company was willing to rebate 1/2 the cost. How could I say no
I think you are smart by planning ahead for a WC and the biggest reasonable wiring possible. How big of a main electric panel do you have?
At minimum, size the wire for 60A circuit as you are planning to do. You can put a 50a breaker and an outlet on it for now. As others have mentioned, the breaker is cheap and easy to change. The wire is not.
If it is significantly less expensive, you can wire a 6-50 (again, size the wire for 60A) instead of the 14-50 and buy the mobile connector from Tesla. It will depend on your run length, but a 6-50 (and a Wall Connector) only need Hot-Hot-Ground. The 14-50 adds an extra wire. But, the 14-50 is more "useful" for other purposes (RV) that I'd pay a bit extra to go 14-50 instead of 6-50.
I am going about 60 feet from the 200 amp panel to the garage. Can someone share the speed/charge difference between the Nema 15-50 mobile solution (without the $520 adapter) and the Wall Connector on a 60 amp line?