I'm looking to get a NEMA 14-50 receptacle installed and had a few questions, if anyone can help out. I'm looking to disconnect a wall heater right next to my garage and use that line to power the receptacle. It is powered by a 240V 20A breaker. The heater is the only thing that is on this circuit. I understand 20A is low for charging but it is better than 120v.
1. The Mobile Connector accepts a maximum current of 32A. Does this mean that it can accept lower amperages?
2. I don't know what the gauge is of the wire that is currently being run from the breaker to the wall heater. Is there a chance that the wire is not to spec for the receptacle?
3. The Hubble 14-50 receptacle I am looking at says it's rated for 50A. Do I need a breaker that is also rated for 50A or is it fine that the breaker output is less than the receptacle?
I ordered a wall connector to install in the garage but I am in a rental and the electrician quoted me $1k to disconnect the wall heater and run about 25ft of wire through wire track into the garage and connect the WC. I'm only going to be in this place for another year & 1/2 so the cost didn't seem to make sense, only to have to pay to get it disconnected when I leave and the set up again at my next residence.
1. The Mobile Connector accepts a maximum current of 32A. Does this mean that it can accept lower amperages?
2. I don't know what the gauge is of the wire that is currently being run from the breaker to the wall heater. Is there a chance that the wire is not to spec for the receptacle?
3. The Hubble 14-50 receptacle I am looking at says it's rated for 50A. Do I need a breaker that is also rated for 50A or is it fine that the breaker output is less than the receptacle?
I ordered a wall connector to install in the garage but I am in a rental and the electrician quoted me $1k to disconnect the wall heater and run about 25ft of wire through wire track into the garage and connect the WC. I'm only going to be in this place for another year & 1/2 so the cost didn't seem to make sense, only to have to pay to get it disconnected when I leave and the set up again at my next residence.
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