Close-up pics of the wire-attachment lugs on the inside of the HPWC as well as the top-feed bracket, as well as any embossed markings like "10-2 AWG" or similar, with something to reference them against (quarter, dime, etc.) That's the biggest thing I'd look for.
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Close-up pics of the wire-attachment lugs on the inside of the HPWC as well as the top-feed bracket, as well as any embossed markings like "10-2 AWG" or similar, with something to reference them against (quarter, dime, etc.) That's the biggest thing I'd look for.
goneskiian
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systemcrashed
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Those are just the top-entry lugs, not the main lugs. The rear/side entry lugs are inside the unit. Can you open it up? Actually if those are 2AWG wires, see how snugly they fit on the actual unit.
Hard to tell, but rough scale would suggest that #2 will be as tight as it is in the original HPWC and #1 might be impossible.
It might require a junction box to convert the #1 SER to #3 THHN and feed in through a very short nipple.
It might require a junction box to convert the #1 SER to #3 THHN and feed in through a very short nipple.
systemcrashed
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It depends upon your wiring method. #3 will suffice if you're using conduit all the way.
If you want to use a cable instead of a conduit, that's where you run into troubles. The NEC requires that NM cable (a/k/a Romex) always, and SER cable when passing in or through thermal insulation, be rated only at the 60 degree column. Even #2 cable is only good to 95A in that column, so you have to go to #1 if you want to be legal.
goneskiian
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How hard would it be to install yourself? I already have a 30amp EVSE hard wired to the panel with a 50amp breaker. I'm assuming it would just be remove the wires from my old EVSE and install into the new HPWC.
Got my WC w/24' cord this morning. Now where's my X?!?
Is there any type of cable hanger included, or can you wrap the cable around the unit itself?
goneskiian
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Just opened the box. It doesn't look like it. Maybe others who've played with it a bit more can chime in on this too.
It looks like you could loop the extra over the main unit but that doesn't seem right. Some kind of hanger on the wall next to it or below it would be more appropriate I think.
goneskiian
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goneskiian
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Just found this additional item in the store...
Tesla — Cable Organizer
There is our more elegant solution so we don't have to loop the extra cable over the top of the main unit!
Tesla — Cable Organizer
There is our more elegant solution so we don't have to loop the extra cable over the top of the main unit!
I picked up mine today with the help of my son from the FedEx store.
Pics can be found here: https://goo.gl/photos/VhPCtyCShTH4c6118
Pics can be found here: https://goo.gl/photos/VhPCtyCShTH4c6118
BigMskiman
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The organizer can also act as a strain relief. Cable from HPWC routes down thru it. If you yank on your cable, the HPWC is not seeing that force. My irrigation wires need a lot of work though ;-((
aesculus
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As the picture in post 114 shows it was designed not to need a hanger. The end of the cord fits into the charger and the loops of cable are made to set into the recess on the top of the charger. Much more elegant and simpler than the two part unit before IMHO.
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