Hi, apologies if I've posted this in the wrong forum. Currently awaiting delivery of a M3 and want to get a charger sorted. I was looking at the Tesla wall connector. I see that this has load balancing but I get the impression this only works with other Tesla chargers. I also have an electric shower in the house. Is the only option to fit a priority switch in this situation or is there a better way??
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Tesla wall connector and load balancing
- Thread starter Johnmcd
- Start date
ATPMSD
Active Member
Load sharing / balancing is only between Tesla Wall Connectors. As to your electrical question, this may be an electrical code issue that might be best posed to your electrician.
You’re right, it is a question I’ll ask an electrician but I wanted to be a little more informed first.
I wasn’t seeking advice on how to fit it. I guess I just wanted to hear some real world experiences of fitting a tesla charger with an electric shower. It must be a common enough setup.
I may not even go for the Tesla charger as there seems to be more integrated solutions out there
I wasn’t seeking advice on how to fit it. I guess I just wanted to hear some real world experiences of fitting a tesla charger with an electric shower. It must be a common enough setup.
I may not even go for the Tesla charger as there seems to be more integrated solutions out there
The electric shower will have no impact. You need to do a load calculation on the main panel and determine how many amps you can safely add to a new circuit. The Tesla Wall Connector can be configured to provide whatever amps your breaker supports up to a 60A max (48A continuous load) circuit.
If your panel does not have room for any extra circuits because of your electric shower then you may need to add capacity.
Code doesn't care that you won't run your electric shower at the same time as charging your car. You COULD do it, so there needs to be capacity for both in the event it happens.
If your panel does not have room for any extra circuits because of your electric shower then you may need to add capacity.
Code doesn't care that you won't run your electric shower at the same time as charging your car. You COULD do it, so there needs to be capacity for both in the event it happens.
UncleCreepy
Member
Thus his question if a priority switch is necessary. That would automatically disconnect the HPWC the moment the tankless electric water heater kicks in. That would make it impossible to charge the car and run a hot shower at the same time.
Fair point. Still needs a load calculation done. May not need one at all, or maybe there's no power left.
davewill
Active Member
This company makes devices that monitor your electric load and cut off EV charging if the load gets too high. They are not cheap.
dccelectric.com
A lot of people overlook the possibility of simply putting in a smaller circuit. Even a 240v/20a circuit can work for many people. When you have an electrician look at this, don't just ask them for a 60a or 50a circuit. Ask them what the largest circuit is you can install without incurring major costs.
DCC Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for Condos or Full Panel Homes
DCC Electric – DCC-10 EV charging hardware for a full electrical panel in a house. DCC-9 EV charging hardware for condos and apartments.
dccelectric.com
A lot of people overlook the possibility of simply putting in a smaller circuit. Even a 240v/20a circuit can work for many people. When you have an electrician look at this, don't just ask them for a 60a or 50a circuit. Ask them what the largest circuit is you can install without incurring major costs.
Similar threads
