We're moving to a new home in a couple weeks, leaving our nice 14-50 behind in Sacramento. We'll need a NEMA 14-50 in the new garage. I've already verified there's capacity in the panel, and it'll be a nice short run since the panel is in the garage.
So I'm contemplating doing it myself. I've done lots of home electrical work, doing wire runs, installing new light fixtures, outlets, and even a whole new 120V/15A circuit once or twice.
I also have a lot of respect for the fact that we're talking "bigger electrons" here at 240V/40-50A. So what do y'all think? Hire an electrician to be 100% sure it's done safely? Embark on a DIY?
Either way, here's one thing that has come up on the forum, that I can't find right now: Folks have recommended against the inexpensive 14-50 outlets that don't hold up well to repeated unplugging and plugging. There's a particular brand people have recommended as being more durable--a bit more costly but worth it. Does anyone remember the brand/model?
Thanks for all input!
So I'm contemplating doing it myself. I've done lots of home electrical work, doing wire runs, installing new light fixtures, outlets, and even a whole new 120V/15A circuit once or twice.
I also have a lot of respect for the fact that we're talking "bigger electrons" here at 240V/40-50A. So what do y'all think? Hire an electrician to be 100% sure it's done safely? Embark on a DIY?
Either way, here's one thing that has come up on the forum, that I can't find right now: Folks have recommended against the inexpensive 14-50 outlets that don't hold up well to repeated unplugging and plugging. There's a particular brand people have recommended as being more durable--a bit more costly but worth it. Does anyone remember the brand/model?
Thanks for all input!