Sage Brush
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All said and done this DIY saved me about $1000. The high bid I got was $1200 and the low was $780.
I kept it super basic and cut a small hole in the drywall below the panel in an area I knew the charger would cover up. 4/2 Romex took up every bit of the room provided by knockout in the bottom of the panel. 60 AMP Double Pole breaker on a 200 AMP service bus. All said and done I’m into this under $80 total. The cost of the wall charger was covered by my Energy Provider.
Total install time was 1 hour from flipping the main to emptying the dustpan after commissioning. I had to cut 1 hole into the drywall to route the Romex, use one 1/2” knockout at the bottom of the panel. A hole saw was helpful in making a clean hole for the back of the Wall Charger. Along with that the install required basic tools: a cordless drill, wire strippers, a pocket knife, and an insulated screwdriver.
I’m pulling a full 48 AMPs at 240v and am pretty happy with how it sits now.
I kept it super basic and cut a small hole in the drywall below the panel in an area I knew the charger would cover up. 4/2 Romex took up every bit of the room provided by knockout in the bottom of the panel. 60 AMP Double Pole breaker on a 200 AMP service bus. All said and done I’m into this under $80 total. The cost of the wall charger was covered by my Energy Provider.
Total install time was 1 hour from flipping the main to emptying the dustpan after commissioning. I had to cut 1 hole into the drywall to route the Romex, use one 1/2” knockout at the bottom of the panel. A hole saw was helpful in making a clean hole for the back of the Wall Charger. Along with that the install required basic tools: a cordless drill, wire strippers, a pocket knife, and an insulated screwdriver.
I’m pulling a full 48 AMPs at 240v and am pretty happy with how it sits now.