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Want to install new Gen 2 HPWC. Top/bottom mount needed for over 60a?

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Lectric_Agent, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. Lectric_Agent

    Lectric_Agent 2015 S85 AP1

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    I’m going to install a gen 2 hpwc on a 90a breaker. The installation video from tesla mentioned that 60a and above needs the extra mount. It doesn’t say this anywhere in the manual.

    I want to use the low profile mount-
    Have any of you used the low profile mount to install 3awg? I spoke with tesla support and they told me the only issue is the 90deg turn for 3awg. But it’s only a “recommendation”.

    I would really like to use the low profile mount.

    Let me know what u guys think!

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Nogasmn

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    Are you installing it yourself? If so, I would just plan to install both ways, try the way you mentioned above if it doesn't work then you really have no choice. I installed my HPWC with 4 awg wire coming up from the bottom, I will say with 3 awg wire I would come from the bottom not the top. Having the wire make that turn inside the connector to get everything plugged in is going to be challenging.
     
  3. paulk

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    If you use wire in conduit (THHN), you can use 4 gauge individual wires, and it will be a little easier to bend. i used the top mount, and i think it would be tricky to make the turn with the low profile bracket.
     

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