Way to verify outlet power at a hotel?

[Curb71]

This post brings up my question. Is there a way to Tesla an outlet at a hotel or elsewhere to verify it's a 20A instead of assuming it is based on its shape? I wouldn't want to trip the breaker and then not be able to use it for 12A of charging.

 

[jeremymc7]

If someone is installing a 20A outlet with a 15A breaker (and wiring) there is a much bigger problem then just tripping the breaker.

 

[Tazzman]

This post brings up my question. Is there a way to Tesla an outlet at a hotel or elsewhere to verify it's a 20A instead of assuming it is based on its shape? I wouldn't want to trip the breaker and then not be able to use it for 12A of charging.

I think the bigger problem there is what else is probably on the same circuit.

 

[wws]

This post brings up my question. Is there a way to Tesla an outlet at a hotel or elsewhere to verify it's a 20A instead of assuming it is based on its shape? I wouldn't want to trip the breaker and then not be able to use it for 12A of charging.

You could probably ask their maintenance guy to show you the breaker panel. But in a commercial situation, I wouldn't worry too much. Unless it is some "historical" place with sketchy 100 year old wiring.

 

[jjrandorin]

This post brings up my question. Is there a way to Tesla an outlet at a hotel or elsewhere to verify it's a 20A instead of assuming it is based on its shape? I wouldn't want to trip the breaker and then not be able to use it for 12A of charging.

(moderator note: Post split off from an old thread where someone was offering a free nema adapter, into its own thread / question).

 

[Rocky_H]

If someone is installing a 20A outlet with a 15A breaker (and wiring) there is a much bigger problem then just tripping the breaker.

Yes, code does not allow putting 20A outlet types on a 15A circuit. But the other way is allowed: if it actually is a 20A circuit, then they are allowed to put a mix of 15 or 20A outlet types on it.