Great to hear!

Yea man, suck all that knowledge in from the older more experienced electricians. Best way to learn imo. That's how I was taught, 21 years later still learning new stuff

Thanks for noticing!

Good tip Brian!

If that car charger draws 48 amps then by code he needed a two-pole 60 amp circuit breaker. He was not allowed to use the two-pole 50 if that charger draws 48 amps

Yeah 48 amp to 60 double pole

@@theseattlegreen1871 obviously this is an old comment, but yeah I was wondering the same thing - my understanding (i've got this charger on order and will be installing it or having it installed shortly) from the research is that the device allows you to set the ampacity delivered based on your installed circuit, so it is "okay" to install it with a 50 amp breaker, but the user should not set the ampacity on the charger to the 48a setting and should stay at 40a/9.6kwh. The charger will even allow a 30amp setting if that's alll your wiring is for. So, IMO, a 60 amp non-GFCI breaker on 6 awg seems like the way to go to enable the maximal charging output to a vehicle. Technically, you can even set it to a full 50 amps to get that 12kwh speed, but htat requires a 70/80 amp breaker and associated wiring.

More to come!

Hope you enjoy it!

Duct seal behind the mounting plate.

@@electricalron thanks. Thats Important info.

Awesome! I've broken two iWatches at work so no more iWatch at work. The G-Shock has last for almost 3 years now. I love this watch too!

I’m glad I could help.

Right on!

That’s ridiculous. A siding guy might do that but that’s not what I do. That invites water to get behind the plate and introduce mold.

It looks better as is, without cutting the siding:)

Yes. The 80 amp figure has to be rated at 125%. This an NEC requirement. So, 80A x 125% is 100 amps. Make sure whoever you hire to do they understand that. #3 AWG Copper and a 100 amp double-pole circuit breaker. Good luck. Btw, my mom lives in Carolina Shores, NC. Just over the state border.

@@Ampacityelectric what is the best way to reinstall bare copper without interrupted service? Thanks.

@@Ampacityelectric Thank you so much.

@@cengeb main point of gfci is for water as a concern in regards to location of outlets etc. the kid got zapped cause it wasnt grounded properly, they still would want an AC grounded properly. outdoor AC units are usually hardwired... kinda lost with your point ?

Absolutely. That’s what I would use for a NEMA 14-50 receptacle.

Ron, thank you

I’m a big fan of Chargepoint EVSE!!

@@Ampacityelectric so the ko on the bottom is for the cord ? Seems to limit the install

@@Ampacityelectric To me that still says you can't use this charger for a surface conduit installation . The single bottom ko is used for the cord so the only other ko is in the back . That limits installs . You may not have the ability to enter from the back of the charger . For example if the only way to provide the circuit is the exterior of a building . It's fine to come in through the bottom and not sure why they don't provide 2 entry points in the bottom . Is it possible to drill out or ko punch another hole.? I also did not see a strain relief on the cord to hold it to the charger .

@@Ampacityelectric perfect . Good to know .

I believe anything larger than 60 amps.

My question as well. Owner could mistakenly have configured the charger for 48A without knowing the required 60A breaker wasn't installed.

I asked the homeowner if he wanted it and he said yes.

they'tre at HD in there hardware aisle and the mounting board is a 1 x 8 piece of Azek.

@@electricalron TY!

Because I like PVC better. Do you run EMT?

@@electricalron i prefer emt much more. Easier and quicker mainly due to bending. The heating blanket takes way too long.

Change out the panel or add a sub panel and relocate a few circuits from the main to the new sub panel.

@@electricalron thank you. Great job!

Because that’s what the owner wanted.

Because that’s what this customer asked for.

Most EV chargers require #6 AWG conductors and (1) #10 EGC. I’d say go for it!

@@Ampacityelectric Thanks

Table 250.122 of the NEC.

@@electricalron Thanks Ron

@@electricalron 250.122 states not smaller then, so as to imply if someone was to buy bulk lengths, #6 for all 3 would be acceptable?

@@rtsolution11 the point is you don’t have to run a #6 EGC, you can run a #10 EGC.

Hey Michael, that does seem a little high if only 2’ away from the panel.

Because I didn’t feel like it.

Pricing can be complicated because each installation is different. This install was $1500 and the customer had the charger on hand prior to to the installation. It all depends on how far away from the main breaker panel the charger will be mounted. Also, I highly suggest this Chargepoint EVSE because it is able to be hardwired. The NEMA-1450 receptacle could become problematic because of the high-current draw. Hope this helps!

@@electricalron it does help. I'll have to see if property manager / owner (I rent my house) will let me install either option.

That’s a fairly new NEC requirement that might not have code when this panel was installed.

@@electricalron right, but is there a situation where you are required to add them now?

@@boomermatic6035 Yes, but only when upgrading the panel.

I believe this one was a double pole 50!

They're new but I am fine with the Wago style terminations.

Supplying 220VAC to the cars built in charger/transformer.

@@cyborgblowfish4875 So is a regular fancy electric tap/outlet with lights.

$1500

Electric Vehicles are covered in NEC article 625. You’ll only need a sub panel if there’s no room left in the main panel.

@@electricalron I said subpanel instead of a disconnect.

@@dajur1 you only need a disconnect OVER 60 amps.

It’s a shame but it happens.

Because this is what they wanted.

Permit requirements vary based on where you are. That said, I do believe most places require a permit for this kind of electrical work. Most places though just require that the work is done to code and passes inspection, they do allow for the homeowner to do it as long as you can meet code.

Pricing all depends where your panel is and where the charger will go.

Yeah. 130 degrees in April. Good luck anyone I ever knew who moved to Florida moved back here in 2-3 years. There are a few expections.

@@electricalronThat's why God invented AC. My folks still live in Toms River. Oh did I mention no state income tax, and NO DMV inspections!!!

Yeah, we know. No pizza either. @@francismazanet2769

But I didn’t.

@@electricalron gosh you

@@TheLostAdventuress I used exterior rated duct seal.

@@electricalron now I knew you are are pro

It's easy to learn how to bend conduit. I learned by buying a bunch of 1/2" EMT and followed the guides in the Ugly's book. I also learned a bit in the US Navy. The more you do it the more you learn. I don't have a need to bend EMT other than in unfinished basements for surface mounted receptacles and 1900 boxes or maybe a sump pump circuit along a concrete foundation wall. It also rusts easily where PVC doesn't.

Hi Ron love your videos. I want to install this charger in my garage and my panel is also located in the garage. My question is, do I need a disconnect as well for a 14-50 outlet? Is that code?

​@kantgettwrite read the comments. He earlier answered that a disconnect is only needed above 60 amps.