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goneskiian
Active Member
Ordered one too. 8' cable. Then got to talking about placement with my wife and may want to change. Ugh. Guess we can always return/exchange it.
Cable is 8.5' so you get an extra 6 inches. I ordered the 24' because I know there will be times when I have too much stuff in garage and car needs to charge in driveway. Most of the time there will be about 15.5' of coiled up hose though
goneskiian
Active Member
I actually typed 8.5' but then changed it. Was just going on memory and, well, you know the saying about the first thing to go when we age. Ha! Thanks for the correction though.
Yeah, I thought about that scenario too but figured if I couldn't get close enough I'd wait a day. Now we're thinking about putting it somewhere else. I guess I'd better reach out and see about changing my order. ;-)
Cheers!
systemcrashed
Please Reboot
Just a thought, why not go with the 24' cable in the case a visitor has an eV or tesla, they can then charge on the driveway. Extra cable can be wrapped around the wall unit.
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
Ordered mine when I noticed the new version available online 2 days ago (April 13) and I chose Overnight Air shipping since it was only a $1 more. It shipped yesterday and it just arrived!
BigMskiman
Active Member
My HPWC is mounted close to garage door, so 24' cable can extend almost to street, or side walk at least.
Did you get a tracking # or ship confirmation? I ordered at the same time, I've heard nothing outside of the order confirmed.
edit - and I would know if they had even created a shipping label to me because of my UPS or fedex account..
McManX
Member
I placed my order for a 24' one on the 12th. I received a confirmation email but no shipping info yet.
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
I did get a notification that the shipping label was created on the same day I ordered. Then another notification that it was shipped the following day. They did mention that it could take 5-7 days to process the order, but that wasn't my case. Best of luck!
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
How do you know? Have any shipped yet? You've seen them in person or saw a better picture of it?
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
goneskiian
Active Member
Exactly. Which is why I cancelled the 8.5' one and will order the 24' version.
Needless to say, but pics outside and inside would be appreciated!
goneskiian
Active Member
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
I will take some pics and post when I get home in a few hours...
From the manuals it looks like the updated version recommends 2 awg wire instead of the 3 awg wire recommended on the original wall connector.
Old style:
For most branch circuits of 100A, use 3 AWG (26.7 mm2), 167°F (75°C) copper wire. Ground wiring can be a maximum of 4 AWG. If your ground wiring does not fit into the bus, use a wire nut or other suitable connection method. For installations less than 100A, use conductors that are sized according to local electrical codes.
New style:
For 80A operation, use 2AWG 194°F (90°C) rated copper wire or follow local regulations.
Old style:
For most branch circuits of 100A, use 3 AWG (26.7 mm2), 167°F (75°C) copper wire. Ground wiring can be a maximum of 4 AWG. If your ground wiring does not fit into the bus, use a wire nut or other suitable connection method. For installations less than 100A, use conductors that are sized according to local electrical codes.
New style:
For 80A operation, use 2AWG 194°F (90°C) rated copper wire or follow local regulations.
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