Yep, I was going to go 20ft but the wire was like 3.80 a ft. Permits… lol… country life. One wouldn’t get a permit to change out a ceiling fan what’s the difference.
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I'll probably go out to Home Depot or Lowes this weekend to source out all the equipment. I feel like I should just do it myself lol
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treefisher
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Mine does the same thing, fluctuating between the more to less specific, I imagine it will narrow to more definite over this month.
Since we’re on the topic of charging solutions, if you go the NEMA 14-50 route, please get a QUALITY 14-50 receptacle. This is critically important if you’ll be using the included mobile charger and plan on carrying the charger and the 14-50 adapter with you.
All NEMA 14-50 receptacles you find at your local home improvement stores for $10 are not intended for continuous plugging and unplugging. Many receptacles are made for household appliances where you plug them in, and that’s it until the unit dies in 10 years. Most will use a single screw-down design, which places pressure on one side of the wiring instead of the more expensive clamp-down design, which applies equal pressure on all sides of the wiring.
Over time, and I’m talking months, the cheaper receptacle's contacts loosen, which leads to a poor connection with the plug and a rapid increase in heat and can cause a fire. If you’re installing new work, you’ll likely see and smell the components and catch them in time to replace them. If you’re installing in old work (e.g., existing drywall), it’s much more likely that you won’t catch it until you see damage to the front of the receptacle, which means the back of the receptacle is already trashed.
Spend the time, and money, to get a higher quality receptacle that is intended for repeated use. I personally like the Hubbell and it supports copper wiring only.
That particular Hubbell 14-50R is rated for 50 amps, so your chosen charger will draw a maximum of 40A, which will net you somewhere in the neighborhood of 33-36 mph.
Receptacle Comparison
All NEMA 14-50 receptacles you find at your local home improvement stores for $10 are not intended for continuous plugging and unplugging. Many receptacles are made for household appliances where you plug them in, and that’s it until the unit dies in 10 years. Most will use a single screw-down design, which places pressure on one side of the wiring instead of the more expensive clamp-down design, which applies equal pressure on all sides of the wiring.
Over time, and I’m talking months, the cheaper receptacle's contacts loosen, which leads to a poor connection with the plug and a rapid increase in heat and can cause a fire. If you’re installing new work, you’ll likely see and smell the components and catch them in time to replace them. If you’re installing in old work (e.g., existing drywall), it’s much more likely that you won’t catch it until you see damage to the front of the receptacle, which means the back of the receptacle is already trashed.
Spend the time, and money, to get a higher quality receptacle that is intended for repeated use. I personally like the Hubbell and it supports copper wiring only.
That particular Hubbell 14-50R is rated for 50 amps, so your chosen charger will draw a maximum of 40A, which will net you somewhere in the neighborhood of 33-36 mph.
Receptacle Comparison
I don’t plan to ever remove the adapter / Mobil charger from the garage. I plan to just get another mobile charger for the car which is cheaper then the home charger option. I will check the wiring know every couple months to just make sure they stay tight. Good information!
Luminate
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If I feel the need to check it often, then I would get better components from the start. Who knows what may happen if I forget to check for some time. Worse, even if it’s plugged in all the time so there’s always some current draw. Mine is installed in old work, so if I had to remove that receptacle one time to check thick and rigid copper wiring, I would never want to do it again.
For me, the argument for mobile charger vs home charger for me was whether I wanted to take full advantage of the new circuit, which I do, so that basically knocks out the mobile charger and if I wanted something a bit more rugged than the mobile charger.
Yes, long been done. Only thing not completed is the proof of insurance and I need a VIN to do that. I've added WiFi and Telsa wall charger to my garage long ago - just sitting there mocking me each time I walk through the garage.
I purchased my own cable (NMB 6/3) 110ft at about $410. Had an agreement with a local electrician that if I ran the wire he would terminate it at both ends for $250. So I was able to save $1,000 by running the cable myself. You might find a friendly local that would make that sort of agreement with you.
Pro Tip: if you’re going to run your own ROMEX, choose 6/2. You don’t need 6/3 since there isn’t a neutral in 220/240v applications. Neutral is needed for 120v appliances. Choosing 6/2 removes the unnecessary neutral, and allows you to run the wiring a bit easier.
Downside: It’s typically easier to find 6/3 locally packaged. Even though the neutral isn’t required, having it included does assist with future proofing in the event a 110/120v appliance is moved to you new circuitry since some elements of a stove or dishwasher run on 110 and others 220. And of course, if you’re running ROMEX, you likely only want to run it once. You can find 6/2 but it’ll typically need to be cut by the foot, so know how much you need in advance.
Downside: It’s typically easier to find 6/3 locally packaged. Even though the neutral isn’t required, having it included does assist with future proofing in the event a 110/120v appliance is moved to you new circuitry since some elements of a stove or dishwasher run on 110 and others 220. And of course, if you’re running ROMEX, you likely only want to run it once. You can find 6/2 but it’ll typically need to be cut by the foot, so know how much you need in advance.
I have an RV but have a separate 30A (120v) and so do my friends so I wanted the 14-50 connector which is used on 50A (240v) RVs. I’ll see how this works and order another mobile or get the home charger at a later date. Just glad to discuss the pros and cons. Thanks.
You can make a third-party claim for inherent diminished value against the insurance company of the responsible party.
jrmt23
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I'm hoping this means we get a narrower delivery window...or one sooner once it does finally decide to update.
VerseTB
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I did this exactly. Attached the outdoor rated 14-50 box to the side of the house and ran my own 6/3 UF through a short piece of conduit connecting it to my 200amp outdoor panel. Was very easy to do just make sure you follow typical precautions as that is A LOT of power lol.
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jrmt23
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With how terrible the past year has been, I’ve tried to remain more optimistic overall…most days anyways lol.Cheers to being hopeful
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