HOW TO INSTALL A TESLA CHARGER / TESLA WALL CONNECTOR GEN 3 UNBOXING & INSTALLATION

[@tonibrown3244]

"above and beyond safety, we want neatness." you're a revolutionary.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching.

[@alankatoxct]

Best video on the Tesla charger yet. I saw about 8 videos and yours topped them all. Thank you!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks

[@randyboynton]

Nice job. I appreciate the quality of your video, no shaking camera, good lighting, and the narration was good Thanks!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks.I appreciate it.

[@stonecoldsteveaustin4590]

I HAVE NO DAMN IDEA WHAT HE WAS TALKING OR DOING ABOUT MOST OF THE VIDEO
BUT THE FACT THAT I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A TESLA AND GET A TESLA CHARGER AS WELL MADE ME LEARN ALOT
CAN WE GIVE THIS MAN A HELL YEAHHH!!!!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Haha thanks man.

[@rayc.8555]

A great tutorial. Thank you

[@HawaiiDetailing]

You are welcome

[@danielp1629]

You sound like a really cool guy. The video was great and straight forward! Thank you.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks and glad you liked it.

[@WA-hornet007]

I agree....

[@TGWS007]

I did my install in 2018 with the gen 1. In the gen 1 there was switches to set and it was not as simple as the latest Tesla wall charger. I also used 40 amp ckt breaker and used wires rated at 55 amps my material was less than $150. The install was rather easy. With the latest wall connector it seems even easier.

[@Z-J-]

Some Hawaiian tony hawk vibes😎

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Hahaha. Thanks for watching.

[@RaldasDetails]

I just share this video to a friend of my is very helpful for everyone!! Thanks man!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

You are welcome. Thanks .

[@billnguyen4419]

Quick, simple, and straight to the point.Best installation video.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks

[@MulloyDIY]

Nice work. Quality install and video work. Much better than many other charger installation videos that make me squirm when I see so many code violations.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching.

[@justin0114]

Great job and simple explanation. I saw some people using the white wire as ground. There's nothing wrong with it, but the ground doesn't carry any current under normal working conditions.

[@thomasjacques5286]

I just bought a Tesla HPWC to replace my trusty Clipper Creek HCS-50P, having a NEMA 14-50 plug installed so I can keep the 14-50 outlet. 40 amps at 36 mph is perfect for us. Great video and allows me to be a smart customer when I watch the electrician install ours.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching

[@silentmajority5657]

Great video.. thanks

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ketongwang3177]

This is a great video! Thanks for making it!

[@rhdtv2002]

Great job Capt

[@blanejr1]

I may have missed it but I wanted to know why you chose 40 amp versus going to a faster 60 amp connection? Nice video!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

My model 3 does not support the 60 am charging. Some models do and I would use the breaker that is right for your car. Thanks for watching

[@blanejr1]

@@HawaiiDetailing Right, it may not charge to 60 amps but it will charge at 48 amps so installing the 60 amp breaker would allow that. I get 240V @ 32 amps (on a 40 amp breaker) with the included travel charger with the NEMA 14-50 connector installed (I had the outlet installed for my air compressor awhile back). I'm happy with that but if I had a wall connector, I'd want get the max out of it. You could get 44 miles of range per hour at 48 amps while my Model 3 on 32 amps charges at 29 or 30 miles of range per hour. Thanks for the reply!!!!

[@RayPetty]

Great video, thank you!

[@Magicinstalls]

You were supposed to use the white neutral as the ground and cut the thin ground wire. Hope it works out for you

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Come on man. Hahaha. Using the supplied ground is more then adequate for this install. You are right that I could have used the white as a ground and that is a good idea. Thanks for sharing and watching.

[@jstevens501]

not really true. no reason to install a neutral. should have installed 6-2. better yet. building wire in conduit. not romex. unless its just a chase. he did not show the whole raceway.

[@imdustyjames]

Really well made.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Dusty James thanks a lot.

[@00056433]

Nice job, except I noticed that your location is a bit narrow and too close to your faucet or spigot but your installation instruction is very clear n easy to follow, thank you. 👍

[@MattNis1]

It’s not charging at 16 mph because you are close to set point. It’s because your A/C or heat is running in the car using power. If you close the car and lock, it will go to 30

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@Brat0077n]

Well done sir! Thanks for your time.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@xjumpermb]

Good job, good advice

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks a lot. Thanks for watching

[@muhamedfaour3710]

Great video, thank you so much

[@HawaiiDetailing]

You are welcome!

[@robkeshav800]

Very informative video that was well narrated.
I currently have a 240 V/50 A connection for my 2015 Tesla Model S in our garage. I sold the car and ordered a new refreshed Tesla S. Two questions:
1. Is the mobile connector that comes with the car and an adapter be adequate?
2. If I decide to get the Gen 3 Tesla Wall connector, how easy is it to hook it to the 240 V socket in our garage?
3. How much would an electrician charge to do this conversion?
Thanks.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

1. It’s a reaaallly slow charge with the supplied 110 wall charger.
2. I think it requires a handyman level of skills with reasonable knowledge of electrical to be safe. Always use a pro if in doubt.
3. I am not sure if the cost in your area.
Thanks for watching.

[@yanickforest5650]

Great tutorial

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Heisenberg White thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@EssenceofMeditation]

Amazing installation video 👌👌🔥

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching

[@barryjdwyer]

Great job - very tidy. Still waiting on the gen 3 revision here in Ireland/UK.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks a lot.

[@RaldasDetails]

Awesome!!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks Man

[@stephenbeecher7545]

Good video on the installation. Did you cap the white neutral wire at the breaker panel also, or did you go ahead and connect it to the neutral buss?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks. Capped it on both sides.

[@robertnguyen4502]

Need to show how u connect the breaker amp and what type of breaker for the box .the wire should be 4 gauge if u want 48 amp output ,minimum is 6 gauge no 8 gauge.

[@godislove025]

Great video

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks

[@MariaMinter]

If I wasn’t pregnant I would do it myself. LOL. I connected all my smart switches, motion detectors and other security tech last year. Thanks for making it look easy 😂 I’ll be calling an electrician tomorrow 😆😆😆

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it

[@brandonroberts5058]

Great install. Out of curiosity why is there a "maximum height" for install. I've seen people mount them on the ceiling and use a retracting cord to pull it down and have it all out of the way.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

I am not sure. Maybe a code thing. Thanks for watching

[@item08]

because you use cable #6 and install a 40A breaker where cable #6 supports 60A

[@HawaiiDetailing]

My Model 3 only needs 32 amps. I actually charge at 20amp most of the time to keep the cable temp down. Size it to your exact rig is what I would do. You only need max amps if you are trying to fast charge.

[@Twigglesnix]

good job bruh

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks

[@tongsansage]

Hi, Thanks for the great , very calm and well explained video. A quick question- is conduit necessary? My charger is going to be only 1 foot away from breaker. Going to use 6 gauge wire. Thanks

[@HawaiiDetailing]

I would use conduit if the wires are going to be exposed

[@kalsprite]

you should have used the neutral white instead of the ground. that ground wire is likely substantially undersized for the current.

[@jstevens501]

not true. 10 ground is approved for 50 amps. no need for the neutral. waste of money.

[@crimsondecade7420]

Where is that recomended 45" height measured from ? The bottom or the center of the template ?

[@tublaikhan4251]

I enjoyed your video!
My gen 3 wall charger was professionally installed few months ago and worked well. In the past week it would stop charging; error messages say to check the grounding and also to make sure it's torqued properly. Did the electrician not do a proper job? It did work well for several months...also I wasn't aware it's got wifi and that the PW was on the quick start guide (which I can't find)...my son was home for the installation and he simply handed him the boxed charger. Be nice if he'd informed me about the wifi...

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Sorry to hear about your charging issue. I would call the electrician and explain the error messages and see if they will take a look at those items listed. If there is no problem with the install than you can call Tesla support and ask about the charger errors and also the WiFi password that was lost. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@superman8458]

Thank you.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

You're welcome!

[@gpleeser5832]

Beautiful video man...Thank you. Quick question can I use a 50 or a 60 amp circuit breaker?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yes a 60 Amp. Certain Teslas can benefit from this. Here is the info. www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@MariaMinter]

@@HawaiiDetailing ok back again. My electrician installed a 60 AMP breaker for my M3SR+ will that be an issue? He installed my neighbors MYLR😆 maybe I should have told him I had a different car.

[@robbiemarshall1481]

Yeah that bare earth wire should be sleeved

[@joejet]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a similar situation in that i want to install the wall charger between two garage doors with limited space so have to let the connector hang. Can you tell me the width you have between the door track and the wall? Thanks!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

13”. Thanks for watching

[@brianb.2857]

Thanks for the great vid. I have the same hose reel/Kranzle

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching! Yeah the Kranzle is a nice machine. I want one. I am going to use the Karcher until it won't go any more.

[@andyly3382]

Very nice job on the tutorial! I have a question for you. I have a 6 years old lv2 charger installed. I found 2 black wires and a green wire in the power box connected to the current charger. If I get the Tesla wall charger, that 2 black wires should go into the L1 and L2 slot? And the green wire goes into the ground. Is that correct? Thank you!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Sounds right but I would confirm that at the main panel and make sure the 2 blacks are connected to the 220v breaker that is being used. If your unsure have an electrician look at it. Thanks for watching.

[@andyly3382]

@@HawaiiDetailing I turned the power off from the breaker and tested no power came through. So most likely it is this 2 black wires. Thanks you for your reply.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@andyly3382 your welcome.

[@parikksit]

Why not go with a 60amp instead of 40?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching. The M3 SR+ has a charger limitation that does not benefit from the 60 amp breaker. Here is the document. www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@regibson23]

So how long did it take for you to be sick of having it stuck back in the corner?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Its still in the same spot. I like it there. Only real option I had as well. Its just me using it and the charge port on the Tesla is about 3' from the charger. Easy to use. unwrap 1 loop and plug in. I kinda like that its tucked away. My garage is set up for detailing and I did not want the charger to be in the middle of all the wall mounted tools. On a positive note from that location it can reach full length of the cable out into the driveway too.

[@reosaito4736]

Great video! I will be taking delivery of my Tesla in 4 weeks and am considering upgrading to a 240V outlet. The only thing is I live in a town house. Did you have to obtain a permit first to install?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

You do need a permit in most locations. Thanks for watching.

[@pgbollwerk]

Not a huge deal, but curious why you opted for a 40 amp circuit, rather than a 60 amp. I believe the gen 3 can support up to 60 amp, so you can charge at 48 amp output.
Is it because you have the low end model 3?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yeah the low end model has a lower amp charger on board. Thanks for watching.

[@teslaperefils1321]

Merci pour ton topo, mais la présentation interne de la Wallbox est un peu différent. Merci à toi.

[@Celiafa2000]

Nice video

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thank You

[@danilagrey6007]

In the Tesla manual they say not to use a GFCI for that unit

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yeah I wired mine directly to the 40 amp breaker. No GFCI.

[@reidoo]

Once you set the charger up, is it manageable via the tesla app vs connecting to its ip later on?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching. I have not had to connect to it since the install. Sorry. Its just been plug and go.

[@Ojames600]

Can I install the tesla wall connector on a 50amp breaker and still pull 48amp using the Awg 6. ?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Generally speaking 6 AWG wire is the proper size. You should be good pulling 48 amps through that setup. If there is any doubt about the install I would ask an electrician to be safe and you will also have piece of mind knowing it’s done correctly. Thanks for watching and I am sorry I do not have more info for you.

[@ArpanPatel84]

How to do the wiring, if Circuit breaker is in basement (right side of the garage) and Tesla will be parked on the left side of the garage?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Its hard to say without a site inspection. I would consider consulting an electrician to help you work out a plan. Thanks for watching.

[@JW02828]

How about if you don't have Wi-Fi at the house can you still use it?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yes I think you can.

[@ramellin]

Where did you find the beautiful sheetmetal shelves?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Here you go.
www.amazon.com/shop/hawaiitesladetailing?listId=3QNHS3YBPEVIR&ref=idea_share_inf
Thanks for watching

[@vanedge]

Jeremy, how wide is the space where you installed the charger? I'm thinking of using the same spot in my garage but I don't think I have the same amount of room. What would be the minimum width between the door rail and the wall to allow the cord to be hung/draped over the charger?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Sorry it took a while. I was super busy. I have 12”. At 10” it would be a squeeze but doable. Under 10” and you would be making special effort to get it wrapped. The charger is about 6” without the cord wrapped around it. Thanks for watching and following the channel.

[@vanedge]

@@HawaiiDetailing thanks so much for the info. Really appreciate it.

[@vanedge]

Finally had mine installed. I have 14” of space in the same spot of my garage, and the charger fit perfectly there. Thank you so much.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@vanedge yeah. Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching the channel

[@vanedge]

@@HawaiiDetailing Jeremy, this channel has taught me so much. Can’t thank you enough for all the content. From Adam’s Mega foam to the P&S interior, the Invisible Glass cleaner and everything in between, you’ve been an invaluable source. I have some interior detailing brushes on the way now based on your recent Tesla interior cleaning video. Can’t wait to try them out.

[@Audioandroid1]

What guage wire? 3awg?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Get the proper wire size for the intended load and run length. Thanks for watching

[@WA-hornet007]

Finally Captain America .......

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Hahaha. Thanks for watching

[@A1Tesla]

Did it start charging over 30 + ?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yes it charges at 32 amps every time.

[@giantorb]

Why did you only go to 40 amps and not 60?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

The model 3 SR+ can only charge at 32 amps as a limitation from the cars onboard charger.
www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@rl9702]

Thanks for making a great video. I'm curious as to why you didn't use a 60 amp breaker for max charging speed?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

My model3 can only charge at 32 amps max due to the charging limitations of a SR+ so there was no benefit. Thanks for watching.
www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@rl9702]

@@HawaiiDetailing Didn't know about that, thanks for the reply. I'm sure your next Tesla will be able to use the higher amps 😁

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@rl9702 You are welcome. Here in Hawaii I hardly ever use half of the battery so when I plug in at night it’s ready in the morning. Think it takes about 6 hours at 32 amps to fully charge my car give or take. If you live somewhere where you use the whole battery and have short turn around on charge times this 32 amp limitation might be a problem. These are the reasons why I cheaped out and got the lesser range model. Lol. Next 3 might be a performance. Like the car I have a lot though.

[@MatthewHurtado]

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[@HawaiiDetailing]

Matthew Hurtado nice. This video was one you requested. Enjoy.

[@alexibarra9220]

1st! Winner winner chicken 🐓 dinner!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Alex Ibarra yes. I like it. Thanks.

[@MatthewHurtado]

Hey friend I’m first check the timing!!

[@tobinwazzan]

So cool. Great video. I lost my password in the box when I threw it away. Any way to replece it?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks. Not sure about how to replace the password.

[@terryconner1636]

What is the difference between using a 40 amp breaker and a 60 amp breaker? I’ve seen both being used on these videos, is it just preference? I have a Model Y does that make a difference?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Some Tesla’s cannot utilize a 60amp breaker due to the cars onboard charger limitation. Because of that there is no reason to use wire that thick and a breaker that large if the car won’t charge at that higher amperage. Check your Tesla manual to see what size breaker and wire you can take advantage of. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching. Here is the document that you need.
www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@neil5819]

@@HawaiiDetailing I’ve seen most Tesla’s that charge at home charging at 48 amps, so isn’t it better to go with a 60 amp breaker?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@neil5819 the 3 I have won’t charge at the higher rate so there is no point. Thanks for watching

[@neil5819]

@@HawaiiDetailing yeah, I gotcha. That makes sense. Although I just thought it might be a good idea to sort of future proof it. Maybe save you that extra work down the line in case you decide to get a Tesla that accepts that 60 amp charge. Anyway, great video nonetheless! Thanks!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@neil5819 good point for sure. That’s why I ran 6-3 wire so it would just be a breaker swap if I ever wanted to go 60 amp. Easy and affordable.

[@davidsmiottawa]

You must be a WKRP fan - right???

[@HawaiiDetailing]

What is that?

[@ManishShrestha-ju4np]

I have dryer breaker 30amp on my panel , does that mean I have 220-240v? Thanks

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yes. Every panel in the USA has 220-240. The dryer breaker should be a double size breaker. So it combines two 110 to make a 220.

[@ManishShrestha-ju4np]

@@HawaiiDetailing once I have watched your video I think I also can install it by myself can you please advise me which wire (12-4awg) and breaker(60amps) should I buy thanks in advance 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@ManishShrestha-ju4np Thanks for reaching out. I used 6AWG wire on a 40 amp circuit. Wire type and size depends on a lot of different things. Circuit size, length of run etc. Definitely do your homework and be very careful if you are not 100% sure. It is worth getting an estimate from a professional to see what the cost would be for them to do it unless you are 100% comfortable.

[@ManishShrestha-ju4np]

Length 35ft, I want to use 60amps any suggestion 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@ManishShrestha-ju4np Without being on site to see the details I can’t really offer a suggestion on this. There are tables and guides out there. There are also a lot of variables for managing the wire both in size and how the wire is installed for a legal installation. Sorry I don’t have more for you.

[@pieromontas2202]

The only thing is that the built-in hanger will not work since is too close to the wall.
i made the same mistake myself and had to move the charger.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Yeah. Would have been nice to have more space. This is the only spot that makes sense for me to mount the charger. I just wrap it around and it works fine. It was more important to have it near the garage door so that I can reach into the driveway. Thanks for watching.

[@fthomascianci]

I was told you need a 60 amp breaker????

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Some Teslas have larger breaker requirements. Mine does not. Look on the Tesla website for the correct size that your car can benefit from. Thanks for watching

[@sanahaskuranage8071]

What kind of pressure washer is that?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Old one ua-cam.com/video/xiRTfdi1ifQ/v-deo.html
New one ua-cam.com/video/S73KfXSwT_4/v-deo.html

[@sanahaskuranage8071]

@@HawaiiDetailing thank you 🙏

[@andrejwalter8968]

doesnt matter for red and black wires, where goes each?

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Not sure what you are asking but yea they are both 110v each so there is no difference between them.

[@jcabi142]

So why did you go with 40 amp instead of 60

[@jcabi142]

Nevermind I scrolled down and found my answer

[@HawaiiDetailing]

Thanks for watching

[@sarcasmmuch8905]

I think it’s 50 inch lbs,Almost 5 ft lbs

[@pinoyelectriciansbayarea1608]

You used 6/3 that is rated for 60 amps. Why you only put 40 amps breaker instead of 60amps. 60amps is way faster charging than 40amps

[@HawaiiDetailing]

The model 3 standard range plus can not utilize the 60 amp charge. It only chargers at 32 amps due to the onboard charger in the car.
www.tesla.com/support/home-charging-installation/onboard-charger

[@pinoyelectriciansbayarea1608]

@@HawaiiDetailing if you bought standard model 3.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@pinoyelectriciansbayarea1608 that’s what I have.

[@pinoyelectriciansbayarea1608]

@@HawaiiDetailing ok you did great job on installing it.

[@HawaiiDetailing]

@@pinoyelectriciansbayarea1608 thanks.

[@Lou-bg1xc]

You placed the charger right next to a water hose.
That water hose at what ever point can splatter water all over and on the charging unit.
Oops, Fire Hazard. Yeah, not the best place for it !!!!

[@HawaiiDetailing]

It’s an outdoor rated charger. If there was a water leak I would be more worried about everything else in my garage getting ruined before the charger. Thanks for watching

[@regelizanetti3778]

Top me dá um

[@saleenr6]

50ft lb????hahahahahaha