How to Install the Tesla Wall Charger Connector

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How to Install the Tesla Wall Charger Connector | Full Detailed Guide

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Voltage Detector - geni.us/Htbi [Amazon]
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Tools
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Voltage Detector - geni.us/Htbi [Amazon]
Step Drill Bit - geni.us/9phch5u [Amazon]
Conduit Cutter - geni.us/Bjy2 [Amazon]
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Materials
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3/4" Conduit Bender - geni.us/XDQv [Amazon]
3/4" EMT Fittings - geni.us/ZBfU [Amazon]
6 AWG Wire - Buy @ Home Depot/Lowe's*
60A Breaker Switch - Buy @ Home Depot/Lowe's*
3/4" EMT/Conduit - Buy @ Home Depot/Lowe's*
3" Deck Screws - geni.us/naiEKu [Amazon]
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Square-D Sub-Panel - geni.us/cpySw [Amazon] | Also could buy @ HD/Lowe's
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@quu433 2 жыл бұрын

I just commented on another video for this installation that had many electrical code violations. I am an electrical contractor with 36 years of experience and 23 years in business. I want you to know I am very pleased with your tutorial. Good Job!!

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback! Most of the time it's, "why didn't you do this," or "you did this wrong," so I like hearing these comments from time to time!

@terpcraigcali6717 2 жыл бұрын

If so then u know for a 60amp breaker u need number 4 gauge wire.

@WadeFinancial 2 жыл бұрын

@@terpcraigcali6717 shut up

@jstevens501 2 жыл бұрын

@@terpcraigcali6717 #6 thhn at 75 degrees is good for 65 amps. # 6 romex ( 60 degree table) is good for 55 amps. you can put 6 romex on a 60 as long as your load does not exceed 55 amps. I have never been called for putting 6-2 on a 60.

@RT-qz5ci 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody cares. Going around criticizing other peoples videos like you’re the judge. Make your own video if you’re so good

@1950wecollins Жыл бұрын

If anyone is considering installing a Tesla home charger: PLEASE READ THE MANUAL! My comments are to your viewers that believe the 60 amp breaker should be a GFCI. The Tesla manual says: DO NOT install a GFCI breaker. As you know, the Tesla charger already has one built in. Also, the manual says External disconnect switches are neither required nor recommended. You did a great job with this video.

@hemidog216 2 жыл бұрын

27 years of industrial 480v III phase experience here. You did a phenomenal home wiring demonstration for this install. For all those who want to wire in a home air compressor outlet and or a home use welder outlet. This is the same process. This demonstrates the safe and correct way to wire in an 240v outlet.

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!!

@gapo62angler93 4 ай бұрын

Landing the breaker wires first is really not safe especially if the line side is further down from the load side , it is a good practice to land the load side first then the line side last just in case someone accidentally turns the breaker or switch on , it’s always a good practice. ✌🏽

@yosh1to Жыл бұрын

IMHO, this is one of the best DIY tech tutorial video in the history of KZfaq (and I watch A LOT). Other DIY KZfaqrs talk too much, beat around the bush, too many dad jokes, etc. but yours gets to straight to the point and details quickly with the right amount of humor, organized, and the BOM. One thing I would add is, if installing a subpanel in the process, one should always double check the wire gauge going into the main panel can handle the new load, main panel’s max current rating, main breaker’s capacity, and correct wire gauge going from main to sub (this can change depending on various factors including distance from main to sub, max current usage, wire material/type)

@EasyFusionRain 3 жыл бұрын

I watched about 10 of these and yours was the most informative and helpful. Small things like mentioning the brand of your panel to match with the breaker you're buying. Most people don't realize these things when reading the Tesla manual and trying to do it themselves.

@taylorlightfoot 2 жыл бұрын

Some inspectors will fail you if you don't match the breaker brand to the brand of your box. Good info indeed.

@everfragozo4410 2 жыл бұрын

@@taylorlightfoot or some time the madafookrs.wont fit lol lil fyi

@michellerobertgriffin3767 2 жыл бұрын

Your the man. I’m not an electrician but have done many tasks at home. You just allowed me to give my wife a Tesla charger for home. Thanks awesome video.

@Corbin8 Жыл бұрын

Good info. I appreciate you leaving in the part where you had to remove the charger base, run the conduit, then reinstall the base. Many people would have edited that out.

@GreyEagle3 14 күн бұрын

He made it look way to easy !

@TheCorrster 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help! Your video helped me safely install the wall charger after ages of planning. So happy to have it done.

@ykhemani 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brian! This video was super helpful! I’m converting a NEMA 1450 outlet - I replaced the recessed 2 gang residential (plastic) box where the outlet was installed with a surface mounted steel box. I’m mounting the Tesla wall charger above the box. Both are secured to a 3/4” piece of ply wood. A couple of lessons learned: * the 3/4” conduit coming out of the steel box does NOT line up with the hole at the bottom of the Tesla wall charger. The Tesla wall charger’s hole is slightly further away from the wall than the EMT I had coming out of the steel box. * I don’t normally work with high voltage, and my wire cutters were not sufficient to cut the wires (I believe it’s 2 gauge). Need to go to Home Depot and pick up bigger wire cutters. * I was torn about using the steel box vs going directly into the back of the Tesla wall charger. I decided on the steel box because it provides me an easy way to take the Tesla wall charger with me and wire nut the wires in the box if we ever move. * This was a 4” steel box. If I did it again, I’d use a larger box.

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Indeed, cutting the wire is difficult. Try to avoid scoring the copper if you can as another person mentioned. The box is a good idea. I'm in the process of selling my home and being able to easily disconnect it and take it with me is turning out to be a huge advantage now.

@EzDuZit2012 5 ай бұрын

You did a good video. I learned some from you and learned some from others. I liked yours because of your DIY comments. I DIY'd my M3P with XPEL PPF stealth satin. It's not a pro job but have had many compliments. Took me a month lol. I totally get your DIY comments. Thanks for the video.

@phugwad 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video for anyone planning to install the Tesla level 2 connector/charger. Even for those of us who have done lots of wiring, it addresses the issues specific to the Tesla charger, ie power inlets, connections, assembly of faceplate, etc. Well done!

@TheBrickBrack 2 жыл бұрын

NICE!! Thanks for covering all the bases! I'm also not an electrician, so when I realized I'd need to crack into my breaker box for this install, I got a little nervous. Your video was in-depth and broken down into good, plain english, lehman's terms. You made everything totally easy to understand and gave me the confidence to tackle this project on my own! I like that you've got some good validating comments from experienced electricians in here too! Great job!

@rhkiku 2 жыл бұрын

Electrician here One thing, please use a level when bending conduit. Klein has a really good level for conduit bending. When you were remounting the charger, putting a level on the longer part of that 90 would have been a good way to make sure your conduit is dead on. It also needs a means of support too. Might want to slap a 3/4" one hole strap in the middle of that pipe. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER STRIP WIRES WITH HAND TOOLS, ESPECIALLY STRANDED (THHN)! Using side cutters or lineman's pliers could kink, or fray the wire. Use a utility knife when stripping larger gauge wires. Use strippers for any gauge smaller than 10AWG. Another thing safety wise, NEVER use a non contact voltage tester when testing to see if a circuit is off, especially a sub panel. We call those widow makers. You need to use a multimeter to check to see if the circuit is indeed off. There's a lot of videos on how to properly use a multimeter, and don't cheap out on them. Get a good one. I personally use a Fluke T5 600. That model is easy to use, and perfect for home projects as the settings read both AC and DC. Fluke is a highly trusted brand among electricians. You don't want to cheap out on a multimeter. It's a life saving device. Other than those little things, you do great work! The bend looked great with it being eyeballed. You knew and eliminated the risks. For fucks sake, I saw a guy on here put a metal fish tape in a live panel doing the exact same job you did. KEEP IT UP!!!

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Richard that's great feedback that will be very helpful on my next project. THANK YOU for keeping it clear and constructive.

@rhkiku 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime! I'm always down to help, and add a few tips to save someone's life haha. Keep up the good work.

@gapo62angler93 2 жыл бұрын

And please do the wiring termination in the breaker last , terminate wires in the wall charger first then the breaker , for safety. ✌🏽

@cascivic 2 жыл бұрын

Dumb question but if your box is "sunk" into the drywall can you come out of the knockout and through the drywall to conduit? Or does it have to be Romex? Tyia can't wait to get my model 3

@davidfridley9791 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just ordered my Tesla and I will for sure be referencing back to this to install my charger!

@demoticshadow2494 8 ай бұрын

Only have 100 amp but told.max.load shouldn't be issue? Can we still install

@finestpix Жыл бұрын

I watched this again as I'm moving and reinstalling the charger at my new location. I wish I could give you another 'like'

@thejuliens9155 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful and great I love the way that you not only took your time but shoulder step by steps on ways of doing everything properly. I also love the bloopers at the end that was a great touch and shows great characteristics and that were human thank you and have a blessing.

@kadhimtech6976 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone said what I need to get to install the charger….. petter than paying $650 for a technician

@andresantiago3590 11 ай бұрын

Nice video, to save people money, you don't need to use 6awg Cooper ground wire. You can use 10awg copper

@ronniemullis8717 Жыл бұрын

Another Blooper could be when you finished as you was flipping the breakers on you were standing back hoping you wouldn’t see sparks! Job well done, Thanks

@tonymai1844 Жыл бұрын

clear instruction, clear pictures. I understand more clearly how to do on my own. I would do it my self

@SeeFutHunn 3 жыл бұрын

You should actually use a multimeter to check for voltage in the panel instead of a tester. The tester has a minimum for it to actually detect anything and sometimes circuits can be backfed.

@DblOSmith Жыл бұрын

I've seen so many of these install videos, I feel I could do it myself.... but I'm still having an electrician do it. lol. Good vid.

@monsooncaps6741 Жыл бұрын

You may not be an electrician but you’re doing a great job. Very impressed sir!

@3pointslow 2 жыл бұрын

love the bloopers dude. great work coming from a journeyman electrician.

@gteichrow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!! Helped give me the confidence to finish taking out my old Gen 1 and put in a Gen 3. Took all the mystery out.

@howtimflies204 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, you're a natural. Good for you for using what looks like the THHN wiring which is required by code for the 60 amp circuit.

@BrianFischer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim! I appreciate the feedback. What Tesla are you deciding on getting or have bought?

@howtimflies204 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianFischer I have a Model Y coming in 2 weeks but they keep pushing it back a day so if I use an integer function it may be 2 months 😆. It says 16-19th . LR white, black wheels, and hitch.

@howtimflies204 3 жыл бұрын

🤔 just found out they are deleting the passenger lumbar support. BMW and others are too because of part shortages.

@carlosmesa5077 2 жыл бұрын

THHN does not mean 60amp, it means it is not approved for wet locations and 90c ampacity rating can be used

@jstevens501 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosmesa5077 find another trade. painting maybe? or drywall?

@keithharrington8715 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have a problem figuring out wire ampacity. At about time 9:28 you talked about number 6 wire and 60 amps. Yes the wire, like thhn, might have a high temperature rating and high amp capacity.....90 degrees c and 75 amps (nec section 310) however the circuit smpacity is sized for the weakest part.... Nec 110.14 deals with terminal connections. 100 Amp is the break over point between 60 degrees c and 75 degrees c. Yes, I am saying that (unless other wise labeled) your wire connection point (terminal) on your breaker puts you in the 60 degree column and that number 6 thhn wire rating is dropped to 55 amps. Hope that helps.

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Keith - It sounds like you know what you are talking about here, but for others who might be reading can you explain this in layman's terms?

@linhnguyen-li6us 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched other videos about this. And the white wire is very confusing. Your videos about the ground wire are simple and to the point no fuss. Just make sure it does not go to the white bus bar but the ground bus bar.

@user-ql2gv9zd8f 6 ай бұрын

Tks! You made it very easy for me to connect mine. Very CLEAR and understandable.

@pawleysguy158 Жыл бұрын

You need to torque the connectors on the wall unit to 50 inlbs. Very important. Requires a torque screw driver. Never use two wires of the same color.

@oscarcortez4616 Жыл бұрын

Why not use wires of the same color? Where in the code says you can’t? Unless if it’s a neutral

@JulianSwishers 2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't stand directly in front of the panel when turning on breakers you just installed, incase of anything you just installed goes wrong, the breaker(s) could cause an arc flash and in result burn you or even kill you. Its always taught to use your non dominant hand and stand beside the panel and not in front of it incase it does blow up. Just a tip from an electrician.

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Julian I appreciate the tips! That'll be helpful for future projects.

@jacobgomez-gregory9182 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Both of y’all lol.

@garbo8962 2 жыл бұрын

Besides standing to one side you should ALWAYS take in a deep breath & hold it whole turning all circuit breakers and safety switches on & off. In the event if an Arc flash you would not inhale up to the 10,000 degrees into & severely burning your lungs. Common sense but took me over 30 as an industrial electrician to learn this.

@lukenolan79 2 жыл бұрын

Ow by the way the Best installation video anyone has done on the Internet for The gen 3

@hssaini31 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video covering almost everything

@edgards Жыл бұрын

As a future Tesla owner, thanks for making this video. I'm planning to tackle this project in the next few weeks and I'm kind of nervous as I've never done electrical work at high current/voltage.

@rcmen231 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep making more. It’ll be worth it. If not for the $$$ do it to have your kid be able to go see them. And they are helpful to the community.

@flyingjeff1984 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. When working with stranded wire, tighten, loosen, tighten.

@bxu789 24 күн бұрын

nice job and video with instructions.

@rickleduc7262 2 жыл бұрын

Excelent instructions video. Thanks Brian.

@xcqematic1 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Why find studs? Cant you just use drywall anchors for this weight?

@andrewpham8665 Жыл бұрын

Very Nice Sir! Now I know I only need 6/2 and not 6/3 cable for wall charger.

@johnmahon4409 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I feel a lot better about installing the charger myself now!

@CookiePepper Жыл бұрын

Torque driver is really important, especially for DIYers who do not have experience. 50 in-lb is really really really tight. Not secured connections could cause fire. Considering diameter of your screw driver and face expression while you were tightening, you only applied 27.5 in-lb.

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

@CookiePepper - I would agree looking back on it now. Any brand of torque driver you'd recommend?

@Outdoor-Space 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Brian!! Great info, very clear and informative! Thank you for sharing.

@bobuk5722 10 ай бұрын

Hi folks, if in the UK doing this is illegal if not a registered qualified electrician. For more info consult Part P of the UK Building Regulations. We are not allowed to DIY a new radial circuit from the Consumer Unit (aka fuse panel in the US). It's not just voltage and frequency that is different, how the electricity is brought into the property, how protective conductors are installed and how circuits are protected are all different from US practice. Even how connections are made can be different. When you come to sell your house you will need the relevant certificates issued by your electrician to confirm the installation has been correctly installed and tested.

@TrendyStone 6 ай бұрын

Luckily in the US (most states) we have more freedom.

@balthezor 2 жыл бұрын

I built a brand new house and had an electrician put this in before drywall was in. But I still watched this entire video lol

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

I bet he watched my video 😆

@SanFranciscoHermes Жыл бұрын

Wow! You are a genius!!! Thank you for such an informative video!!!

@kamalakrsna Ай бұрын

What about mentioning the terminal screws r supposed to tighten to a specific torque ?

@raypabs5374 2 жыл бұрын

If you are using a 60 amp breaker or circuit, are you not required to use 4 guage wiring even if that is a short run? 6 guage wires are only rated to handle a max of 55 amps.

@literaldirt Жыл бұрын

#6 line and #10 ground, but it’s wrong how he installed.

@reaford2004 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on this

@TheJuggernoob1 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

@williambratton8900 11 ай бұрын

The way you did the wiring you risk burning down the house. You can avoid such a risk by torquing down the wire connections on the wall charger and breaker. Both units provide their torquing requirements. Since you are using stranded wire you need to torque the wire , back off and torque again. Do this three times to get the wires to spread for the best connection.

@BrianFischer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the commentary. I added an addition back in June in the pinned comment to advise people to use a torque screwdriver.

@flyingscot3666 Жыл бұрын

awesome video dude - looked at some real dross b4 I found this one - gr8 job - demonstrating that Tesla owners can actually be real hands on useful practical people.... although I think we might be in the minority based on the videos I have watched......I've subscribed - cheers

@quadbears 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation! Wow! Truly. great job.

@RT-qz5ci 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man. Love your attention to detail. Installing this monday and feel way better about it

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! That's the goal!

@dpdp006 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful video …you did cover covered everything imo.

@dalevanderzee4086 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Brian. I might add that you leave the texted overlay comments on a bit longer. I did see about using the torque wrench (it flashed by) but more on this would be good. You torque both the breaker wires and the outlet wires

@edwardcarrillom 2 ай бұрын

Everywhere I look it says you need a 4 guage wire for a 60 amp breaker not a 6 guage. Any explanation on that?

@skiptloo 4 ай бұрын

If I get a 50a gfci for the house, do I install another one in the detached garage sub panel?

@Emergenttheory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instruction and the bloopers well known to any DIYs

@BrianFischer 2 жыл бұрын

It happens! I'm not going to pretend this install was completed without any errors!

@ronjoe1 2 жыл бұрын

A well done video, very informative.

@stronghold0729 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video; thanks for putting it up! Thumbs up!!

@stevkoria 10 ай бұрын

i have 150 amp panel. will i need to upgrade or can i still use same panel? if not for wall installer can i go with standard nema 14-50 instead?

@alexp7362 Жыл бұрын

If my home panel don’t have 200amp main kill switch then I can’t do that exact install?

@mdlawrenceusa Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an incredible job!

@cmd4630 Жыл бұрын

Do I really need to do the loop that Tesla has in it's instruction when connecting the wires to the charger connector? My installation is going to be indoors in the garage. Wiring is not long enough to loop around, but it's more than sufficient to do a direct connection. Thanks.

@JFM1170 Ай бұрын

Good job its not that hard to do, you just have to take your time.

@JoseMedina-fu5yc 2 жыл бұрын

my panel has a 150 amp service ist enough to run a 60 amp with the tesla wall connector? and my house has central ac washer & dryer & electric stove

@kenschulz5138 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your information

@taylorlightfoot 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, but one important step was skipped. It's highly recommended to use an actual torque screwdriver to verify you reached the 50lb ft setting required on the Tesla terminal and also the torque setting required as indicated on your circuit breaker. It may not seem that important, but when running 48Amps through those connections, an improperly torqued connection will lead to excessive heat. After using a torque screwdriver, you'll also be surprised how much tighter you really needed to make the connections from what you might think was sufficient doing it solely by feel. The Wall charger also has a temperature monitor that sits/mounts right over the Tesla wire terminals and if it senses heat from improperly torqued wires, you will see overheating errors and/or the charger decreasing the maximum charge rate to a value lower than 48A.

@trex2092 2 жыл бұрын

Correct, "German Torque" does not cut it. Torque it to specs. 50 in/lb. I have seen the problem of under torqued connections and had to go back behind an electrician and correct the problem and run the wire into another lug since the first one was fried because it was too loose.

@444MarlinSS 4 ай бұрын

It dont matter if its a tesla charger or a electric kitchen oven. ALWAYS WIGGLE THE WIRE AT THE TERMINATION POINT AS YOU TIGHTEN THE LUG SCREW!.Then you torque to specifications.

@Honarithmusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video! How many wires required total 3 or 4? I plan to put on conduit can I use the ground wire smaller one and the rest 6 gauge?

@Jonathan_O 3 ай бұрын

What’s with all the pieces of wood? Just mount it directly on the drywall or better yet flash mount it.

@DavidJones-zc2or Жыл бұрын

What size wire did you use to power you sub panel from your main box? What size amp is your sub panel? Thanks for any info.

@blackfish95 2 жыл бұрын

Clean install. Good work

@331SVTCobra Жыл бұрын

Note that stranded wire offers better conductivity. Solid wire will work, but stranded is better.

@PeterJames143 Жыл бұрын

I like your work. Thanks

@lexLv 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for posting!

@FrederVision 7 ай бұрын

This charger only needs a bond wire? Not a neutral wire.? Mine are not tied together in my panel. Seems like best practice would call for a neutral over a bond for quick tripping in case faults.

@TrendyStone 6 ай бұрын

False. The Tesla Wall Connector does not use a neutral. Two hots and a ground. Neutral is always connected to ground in the main breaker.

@t-davis Жыл бұрын

can you make a video on how to safely disconnect one (for people moving homes). thx!

@jeremytaylor6523 Жыл бұрын

Brian, Nice work, just curious on your wire size. Why did you use #6 wire (ampacity rating is 55A), instead of #4 wire (ampacity rating 85A)?

@davidrcook8126 2 жыл бұрын

Big help...Thank you!

@lukenolan79 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Brian we had an electrician Connect our Gen 3 charger up to the garage and when we switch it on it comes up with a solid Red light saying the Wi-Fi is not connected do you know the fix for this problem I can’t seem to get Tesla to help me thanks man if you have heard of this before and could get back to me with some idea of what The electrician has done wrong our box where the wires go is for three-phase as well but you can wire it as one phase I am wondering if he put the wires in the wrong spot which makes the Wi-Fi not work we definitely have Wi-Fi from the house to that point full bars

@jimryan1976 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, well done.

@javierfiligrana5950 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job 👏

@yask4it 8 ай бұрын

Don't they sell the 90 degree corners at home depot, so no bender needed ?

@spike378 6 ай бұрын

Now I have to run 2 8awg and 1 10awg wires through a 1/2 inch conduit underground. I wish my garage was attached.

@captainron7904 Жыл бұрын

i would of put one of those plastic nut on the end of the EMT after the locknut that goes into the load center so the wire does not chafe on the metal on both ends

@ectomorph711 6 ай бұрын

please use a wire striper for that wire Gauge !

@billgatewood9578 2 жыл бұрын

I would have used #4 wire because this is considered a continuous load and ampacity should be calculated at 125% of load.

@TheOtakuMarksman 2 жыл бұрын

Good clean work good job

@user-gt4qh3dl4n Ай бұрын

Hello Brian! I just installed Tesla wall charger, gen3, and i was able to cjarge my model 3 with 48A, but then, like 15 mins later, my circuit breaker went down, and charging stopped. I turned it on, and it charged again with 48A, but then i lowered it 32A because i just looked at the circuit breaker, and it says 40A. Now i have no idea what to do. Please give some advice to me to be able to charge mine with 48A.

@BrianFischer Ай бұрын

1. Call an electrician. You can't pull 48A from a 40A breaker. You need a 60A breaker to safely run 48A. I can't tell you if it's okay to replace the 40A breaker with a 60A breaker without being at your home and looking at your panel. That's why I say to call an electrician. I'm assuming you're in the USA.

@user-gt4qh3dl4n Ай бұрын

@@BrianFischer yes that's correct!!

@user-gt4qh3dl4n Ай бұрын

For some reason, my wall connector automatically reads and sends 48A juice into my car. But then my 40A circuit breaker can't handle it, obviously, and stop charging.

@dennytran3650 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering... So you used 6AWG THHN two Reds and also 6AWG THHN for Green ground wires?

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

Correct, the grounds probably didn't need to be that thick.

@mttobx 3 жыл бұрын

your video are very helpful, my tesla charger install by previous owner are wired exact the way in your video, but my ev is not a Tesla so i need to convert it into 14-50 plug, can it be done?

@BrianFischer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the wiring will likely be the same coming out of the box. Instead of going to a charger, they'll go to the plug. Search around for a 220v Nema 14-50 diagram and it'll show you.

@sidleysidley 3 жыл бұрын

14-50 requires a neutral wire; Tesla chargers do not require this. Your situation depends on whether your new charger requires a neutral and if there's a neutral wire available in your current install. One thing is definite - if you don't have a neutral wire, you should **not** install a 14-50 socket.

@taylorlightfoot 2 жыл бұрын

14-50 outlets require a neutral to be code compliant. Most likely the old Tesla wiring lacks a neutral because it's not needed for car charging. A code compliant method if you do not have a neutral wire would be to install a 6-50 outlet instead and replace the plug on your non Tesla charger with a 6-50 plug.

@logic02004 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the video very informative. Can you let me know what reference you used to get the requirement of 200amp service? I cant find it in the documentation. Thanks.

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

That's my rough estimate. Most newer-ish homes have 200 amp service. If this is pulling even 30-40 amps to charge the car on house's 100 amp breaker, that doesn't leave a lot of room for everything else. Especially if you consider it's the middle of summer, the AC is blasting, the clothes dryer is running, etc. etc. it'd be easy to trip the whole house's breaker.

@vuleadventsite Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. It's a great video. I installed a 40 amps breaker for my tesla. Everything connect correctly. But why when I plug to change work well but for a few minute the breaker jump shut. I have only 100 amps panel. Is that why. Please help

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

My Tesla can pull, at max, 48 amps. When you plug in, try adjusting the amps the car is pulling. You can see it on the screen in the car, likely labeled 48A, adjust it down to around 30 amps. My guess is your car is pulling 40+ amps, easily tripping the 40A breaker.

@johnadams1976 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK we have to use a PEN device between consumer unit and charger... Is that not necessary for you guys??

@markkennard861 Жыл бұрын

This is prescribed electrical work. Here in NZ. If the home owner completed prescribed electrical work then they can be fined. What was your Earth loop Impedance test results and what are the RCD test tripping times ? Dont worry, I don't expect you to answer those questions... Just trying to get my point across. If you get a fire and there is no electrical certification then no insurance.

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

That is why I say check your local laws. Based on my location, a PFC test is not required, nor is a measurement of the trip time for a RCD.

@markkennard861 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianFischer I guess our electrical is strict as we are 230v single Phase. If an electrician here fills out a certificate and does not complete the necessary tests the Electrical workers registration board can fine and remove your practicing license, = go hungry. Quite a big deal.

@frankdagreat598 Жыл бұрын

Wow !!! What a good tutorial video!! I mean bro 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌👏

@pengchen7858 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I had issue my wall connector. All green lights are on (I use bare as the ground wire) when I turn on the breaker. ( I didn’t connect to wifi). Then, a couple of hours later, no lights are on. I tried turn off the breaker and hold the button for 5 seconds. Still not working. I also tried to plugging to my Tesla and the warning said check the supply (no power). I used 6AWG wire and 60amp standard circuit breaker.

@BrianFischer Жыл бұрын

Have you tried connecting it to Wifi to see if resolves the issue? My $0.02 would be to understand what changed within those couple of hours where it kicked off.