Quick and Easy DIY 240V Outlet Install | 50 Amp NEMA 14-50
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2022
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With the adoption of electric cars on the rise having a 50 Amp 240 Volt outlet in your garage is becoming more and more common. This type of project does not need to cost $1000 and if you have the know how you can even get it installed for under $100.
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IMPORTANT--- If you're installing this for EV at home charging, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, use a commercial grade NEMA 14-50r and use copper wires. My initial install (done by an electrician with aluminum wires) failed and the residential grade NEMA 14-50r melted. The constant high load draw of EVs when charging is significantly higher than people might think. Don't skimp on costs by using less than optimal parts! I was very lucky and it didn't cause a fire in my garage, but it could have been really bad. I had a different electrician repair the mistakes, and ended up just doing a hard wire install with my Grizzl-E EVSE. BTW, I tried contacting the original electrician, and the phone number has been disconnected...
Raise hand if your electrical panel is on completely opposite side of your house from your garage
Great install! I have one suggestion. I would highly recommend paying the extra money for the commercial grade 14-50 receptacle. I realize they start in the $50+ range, but this is not the area I would want to save money on if it were my house. Again, nice easy to understand demonstration and clean install. 👍
When taking the entire power off the main breaker I'd recommend that you turn off any thermostats, and unplug computer /TV type appliances. Turn off breakers one by one then throw the main breaker. Reverse process after you have completed your install. Point being, don't surge/slam the power off and especially back on. I think it's just a good best practice.
Now I just need $60,000 for the car
YOU MUST USE A NEMA 14-50 OUTLET MADE BY HUBBELL (MADE IN USA), ONLY OUTLET RECOMMENDED BY TESLA! CURRENT PRICING IN 2024 IS $50 TO $100. ANY OTHER OUTLET IS MADE IN MEXICO USING CHEAPER MATERIALS.
Tip from a pro. To confirm stud location, start from the middle of the box location and cut towards the stud. You will feel when you hit the stud. Then cut up and down next to the stud before making your remaining marks and cutting the rest of your hole.
After working the trade for over 30 years and becoming an Inspector, NEVER use Aluminum. (Just my opinion) And use industrial grade outlet for the cord you will use. As an afterthought, get the Vehicle sales folk to provide you with a cord long enough to reach the outlet that you will install, no junction boxes. Use Copper wire, and don't undersize it. Use wire good for 40 amps, #8. If you are not doubly sure, then hire a Licenced Electrician and make sure he is insured. Get his contractors number. Don't let your smart neighbor or friend near it. Proficiency and Insurance are key here.
This is by far best case scenario this will cost most people who hire an electrician $1000 or more
I've recently watched a video on Sandy Munro's channel about the risks involved with these installs. People are assuming that the cheap outlets from the big box stores, or online can do the job just fine. The problem is that they worked just fine for what people used them for before, like they're dryers, where the current is running through it for less than an hour or so, every few days. But in an EV charging application, the receptacles are melting and becoming serious fire hazards. If you are wanting to get this done for your EV charging needs, I highly recommend watching that video to learn what type of outlet to purchase, or do plenty of research. Even professionals don't always know what is best in this situation, because it's still relatively new technology. Hope this helps save some homes.
Great video. The tip about clamping the connector to the wire first and then snaking it was really helpful to me!
Many of us really appreciate people like you making videos. It helped me get mine done. I wondered why you came in the side of the box, instead of the top? Easier to handle the wire? Thanks again for making these videos.
Thanks, this video is very helpful, I've just setup an 240 outlet follow it. Just want to add: before turn to test voltage, you should test connections/crossconnection to ensure it setup as expected. Also be aware with your main board, need to buy those match its branch
wow~ I am so happy that you show the technique to tighten those cable stopper/holder. I was confused how to do this.. you showed everything very clearly in this video. Big THANKS@!!!!!!
Man, what you just provided was awesome!!! Providing those of us who are techies, proffesionals or novices with this kind of information. Thank You!
I did it myself (Owner Builder) as described in this video. It was not difficult at all. My total cost was around $100.00 Now I can charge my Model 3 Tesla at home with the Tesla mobile charger which gives me 32 amps. Great Video and well worth the upgrade.
Great video! I would add that you correctly left some conduit cover inside each box when exposing the wires. I would use a multimeter to check that the bus bars are really "off" after tripping the main. I also use a level when cutting the hole for the new box. Thank you so much !
As some people have already mentioned, you should buy the commercial grade receptacle. The other thing you should upgrade is the box - getting a 3 1/2 inch deep box will make your life MUCH easier. And those are only 3-4 bucks more (Hubell Raco 696 is one example).
That actually made the best sense of all the videos I've watched on doing this, and let me tell you, I've watched more than a few. But this was very well explained. Thanks for the video
The heavy-duty industrial grade NEMA 14-50 receptacles (Hubbell, Bryant) are constructed of fire-resistant Bakelite rather than injection-molded plastic, and their 4 contact springs are heavy-duty with heavy plating, specifically designed for thousands of insertion/removal cycles rather than a few dozen. They also feature specially plated clamp-style wiring connections with set screws which must be carefully tightened using a calibrated torque wrench. A side-by-side comparison is compelling, and there are a rapidly-growing number of photos of melted/scorched/burned NEMA 14-50 outlets posted on the Internet. Sadly, many of these dangerous receptacles were installed by licensed electricians.