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Gen 3 Wall Connector
- Thread starter garcialm
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Wire gauge will depend on whether it is run in conduit, or cable is used such as Romex, and the length of the run. It should be sized to provide a 60 Amp circuit for the wall connector which has a maximum output of 48 Amps, and NEC 80% rule applies since it is a continuous load so 0.8 x 60 is 48 Amps.
hill
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So .... 48amps is max on gen3/newer HPWC's ?
that's just 8 amps more than our portable;
from the looks of the cable's sheath, the wire looks like it could hold more than 48 but for the various other limits.
that's just 8 amps more than our portable;
from the looks of the cable's sheath, the wire looks like it could hold more than 48 but for the various other limits.
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wreighven
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I get a full 48a on mine. No overheating issues (got it when it first came out).
Was getting the full 48a for the first three months. Now I am having problems and still waiting for "HomeCharging" support to get back to me. I've dialed back to 32a and it's making it though the night so far.
Using 6 Gauge wire a 60amp Siemens circuit breaker.
Does anyone know when they pushed the latest firmware?
I'm wondering if that did it.
Using 6 Gauge wire a 60amp Siemens circuit breaker.
Does anyone know when they pushed the latest firmware?
I'm wondering if that did it.
The HomeCharging email support never got back with me. I ended up calling the support line, I'll have to re-post the number and they found that the firmware never fully installed. They attempted to push the new firmware after about 3 hours and it successfully installed but still overheated after about 30-45 minutes charging at 48amp. They pushed it to their Tier 2 Support and they looked at it for about a week till they decided they were shipping me out a new one. Should be here this week and will have to let you guys know if that fixed it.
They also stated that I didn't need to reinstall the mounting plate with the wiring. Has anyone had good luck with a replacement?
They also stated that I didn't need to reinstall the mounting plate with the wiring. Has anyone had good luck with a replacement?
Just installed mine 3 weeks ago. Have done multiple long charges so far without any issues. Hoping it stays that way.
CaptJaC
2020 Model Y
On second week with replacement so far so good. Have charged >1 hour daily. I did not replace mounting plate.
My old WC worked for a month before started to overheat.
My replacement WC has a new part number ending in ....01-G vs ..01-F on the old WC. Hopefully they fixed it.
Wall charger support number: (510)249-2490.
The 240v Gen3 wall connector I have was purchased from TESLA separately. ($500)
I believe the answer is NO you cannot charge from a campsite 240v campsite outlet. As a camper with a fifth wheel, this is what I have learned:
A campsite 30 amp plug has three prongs – a 120 volt hot wire, a neutral wire and a ground wire
A 50 amp campsite plug has four prongs – two 120 volt hot wires, a neutral wire and a ground wire – that supply two separate 50 amp, 120 volt feeds
Your needing a true 240v outlet and a campsite plug is NOT.
Tesla offers a variety of adapters for the mobile connector included with your vehicle. NEMA Adapter Bundle
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For like 8 months I used that 120V cord that came with my Model 3 and paid 35 bucks for the 14-50 adapter so I could charge at 240v and it was rock solid. I think I was getting like 30-35 miles an hour charge speed and was very happy. They offer tons of different adapters and it just replaced the standard plug on the cord and worked great. I treated myself to the Gen 3 Wall connector and now I'm having the issues. They just sent my replacement and It's working so far but I was looking for like a permanent mounted solution otherwise I would have just kept using the cord that came with the car.
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