Nema 6-50, Greater Vancouver

[Ecmiyake]

I want to install a 240 in my garage to charge my 3, but when I googled nema 6-50 receptacle, there's isn't much in return. I don't want a cheap brand from Amazon or home depot, so I'm looking for advise from anyone in the greater Vancouver area, who had installed their own 6-50 or 14-50. Many thanks.

 

[rypalmer]

It is a standard electrical part. Your local electrical supply store will have them in stock, and they're not likely to be expensive.

 

[pb2000]

COOPER INDUSTRIES 1254-BOX 50Amp 250V NEMA6-50R 2-Pole 3-Wire Commercial Grade Power Flush Receptacle, Brown

www.gescan.com

 

[5abi]

Do you already have outlet or running wires yourself? I had an electrician come do mine and it was quick and cheap 30 mins job since I had a spot for it already since it was prewired

 

[Ecmiyake]

So you only hiring the electrician to check your work and install the breaker? How much does he charge for that? I'm still on stage one, looking for where I can buy all those supplies.

 

[5abi]

So you only hiring the electrician to check your work and install the breaker? How much does he charge for that? I'm still on stage one, looking for where I can buy all those supplies.

No the wires were already there when the house was built last year. He just got all the supplies (plug, amp upgrade etc) and installed. $180 I think it was. If I had no wires running or if I wanted to install new wall charger he said $350 approx while all the other quotes I got were 2-4 times that. Few of the guys on this forum have used him already as well. Search the other thread from a month or so ago. I would be happy to share if you want message me and he can give you a quote

 

[pb2000]

Gescan is pretty good, but they mostly deal with contractors who know what they need, so it's a bit different than going to a big box store.
Anyways, the supplies are pretty simple:
8/3 (40A or 6/3 for 50A) NMD90 (consider armored or conduit if the wire will be exposed in an unfinished wall)
Plug
Box + cover (Find a cover, then get a box that matches the cover and the plug)
3/8 In. Loomex Cable Connectors (depending on box and panel type)
Breaker
Cable staples
2 pole 40 or 50A breaker

 

[Ecmiyake]

Gescan is pretty good, but they mostly deal with contractors who know what they need, so it's a bit different than going to a big box store.
Anyways, the supplies are pretty simple:
8/3 (40A or 6/3 for 50A) NMD90 (consider armored or conduit if the wire will be exposed in an unfinished wall)
Plug
Box + cover (Find a cover, then get a box that matches the cover and the plug)
3/8 In. Loomex Cable Connectors (depending on box and panel type)
Breaker
Cable staples
2 pole 40 or 50A breaker

Thank you so much for the info.