I just received my Model 3 and I'm using the mobile connector (gen 2) at home with a locking NEMA 14-50 outlet. I leave the cable attached to the wall all the time, so it's easy to plugin when I park the car. The 32A charging is fast enough for me, so I don't really see a need to buy the wall connector. But I'm concerned that the 14-50 adapter doesn't attach securely to the cable. It's just held together with friction, so the weight of the cable may eventually cause it to fall out. I see three little slots on the mobile connector, which look kind of like Kensington lock slots you would find on a laptop. Are these somehow used to secure the NEMA adapter? What are some other ways people used to secure the cable? I have seen some 3d-printed brackets to hold it, but those might not fit since my outlet is surface mounted, not flush.
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Securing mobile charger to the wall
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I bought and like the $35 Tesla Cable Organizer. It includes a holster.
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Cable Organizer
Store your Corded Mobile Connector with the newly redesigned Cable Organizer. This product features a sturdy bracket to keep your cables neatly stowed and a chassis holder to reduce additional wear and tear on your adaptor and outlet. Includes: 1x cable organizer bracket 1x chassis holder 1x...
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I dunno. I had to practically hammer my 14-30 plug to get it in. Don't think it'll work its way out anytime soon. And luckily I have no intention of deliberately removing it anytime soon.
The socket is outside so I built a crude box around it, open at the bottom, to keep the worst of the weather off it and the UMC. It has a plexiglass front to monitor the UMC.
The socket is outside so I built a crude box around it, open at the bottom, to keep the worst of the weather off it and the UMC. It has a plexiglass front to monitor the UMC.
DeltaOne
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I bought and like the $35 Tesla Cable Organizer. It includes a holster.
Cable Organizer
Store your Corded Mobile Connector with the newly redesigned Cable Organizer. This product features a sturdy bracket to keep your cables neatly stowed and a chassis holder to reduce additional wear and tear on your adaptor and outlet. Includes: 1x cable organizer bracket 1x chassis holder 1x...
I have the same setup as the first poster, NEMA 14-50 weather proof box with the UMC hanging below. The $35 Tesla Cable Organizer looks nice but I don't think the holder for the UMC would work. The cable from the plug to the UMC is short, you can't get the UMC up flat against the wall. I guess you could put a block of wood behind it, but that's not an ideal solution either.
I had already purchased a hook for the cable. And that works well.
Have a parking space in a condo building garage with a 220V NEMA outlet, mobile charger.
The garage is easy to get into and has had multiple cases of teens sneaking in and stealing stuff that is left out like bikes.
I am worried they will steal my mobile charger.
Any ideas on how to secure it when it is charging that would make it less easy to just "press to disengage and go"? Primarily has to discourage easy theft.
I prefer not to go with a permanent wall-mount charger as they will require an electrician to install it. I probably could get away with a bolt or something into the concrete wall if it's not too visible near the NEMA outlet, but not sure what I can put around the mobile charger itself?
The garage is easy to get into and has had multiple cases of teens sneaking in and stealing stuff that is left out like bikes.
I am worried they will steal my mobile charger.
Any ideas on how to secure it when it is charging that would make it less easy to just "press to disengage and go"? Primarily has to discourage easy theft.
I prefer not to go with a permanent wall-mount charger as they will require an electrician to install it. I probably could get away with a bolt or something into the concrete wall if it's not too visible near the NEMA outlet, but not sure what I can put around the mobile charger itself?
Soul Surfer
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Very easy. Get into the browser portal of the WC3 and VIN lock it. That’s what I did with mine. Dry intuitive interface.
ATPMSD
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The only thing they can steal is the adapter between the connector and the outlet. When the mobile connector is plugged into the car it is locked in place when the car is locked, and cannot be removed.
You could get the Corded Mobile Connector which does not use an adapter. It requires a 14-50 outlet and will charge the car at 40A (as opposed to the mobile connector’s 32A limit)
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But honestly, if you already have a wired 240 outlet, adding the wall connector is very easy to do.
You could get the Corded Mobile Connector which does not use an adapter. It requires a 14-50 outlet and will charge the car at 40A (as opposed to the mobile connector’s 32A limit)
Corded Mobile Connector
The Corded Mobile Connector features a NEMA 14-50 plug and improved charging speeds in comparison to the Mobile Connector with NEMA 5-15 Adapter. Includes: 1x NEMA 14-50 Corded Mobile Connector - 20’ cable 1x storage bag Corded Mobile Connector Manual Note: The Corded Mobile Connector is...
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But honestly, if you already have a wired 240 outlet, adding the wall connector is very easy to do.
ATPMSD
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Condominium Boards restricted from prohibiting electric charging stations
New York State recently passed a new provision that restricts Condominium Boards from prohibiting electric vehicle charging stations within the community.
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Teens? People keying Teslas and blowing coal are rarely teens.
Perhaps a zip tie will work. Buy 100, keep in car just remember to have wire cutter to cut it off when done.
NYC can be prohibitively expensive to meet a condo board's requirements. I should have specified practically speaking the board won't allow me -- electrical engineer, electrician, lawyer, etc.
Has anyone hot glued a padlock hook onto mobile charger that could go into a concrete wall hook? bike chain? I'm thinking those kind of things and hoping someone can recommend - chargers in RV parks are similar situations I would guess (not that secure NEMA outlets) - thanks!
ATPMSD
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Maybe something like this to secure the plug?
Might work! But I suspect I will cut myselfBarbed wire?
Maybe a proximity-activated laser defense system...
Still hoping someone has a clever idea, that would let me quickly unplug and put the mobile connector back in the car when not charging where it is quite safe. Fortunately
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Soul Surfer
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Oops. Ignore this. I use a Tesla Wall Charger 3rd Gen. easier with this setup. Sorry for the mixup.
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