MallBrawler
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Completed self install recently for two Tesla Wall connectors, one to charge my Tesla, and one to charge my 4XE. Prior to the install I charged the Tesla via NEMA-1450 wall socket, and i charged the 4XE using the 120v charger that took at least 12-16 hours. With these two, I can configure it to regulate total current although the 4XE really only takes 1-2 hours.
I've also got other brand J1772 at the office (OpenEVSE and Juicebox) and I'd have to say the Tesla one is probably the best out of the 3 in both ease of install, quality and usability
The wall connector can handle up to 48A continuous charge on a 60A breaker but thought it was overkill configured it for 40A continuous on 50A breaker. Also helps to note that, the 4XE isn't able to charge at 40A. The charger also came with a template, so it was as easy as sticking the template on the wall, locating a stud and drilling the holes in.
This was a ~35' run from the subpanel inside the garage to the opposite side of a 2-car garage via surface mount ceiling run, i bought all materials at home depot and bent my own conduit. I'm not an electrician but been around low voltage stuff so it was relatively easy to learn.
Materials:
- Tesla J1772 Wall Connector ($550)
- 50A Breaker ($25)
- 40' of 1/2" Conduit ($40)
- Straps, dry wall anchors, accessories ($100)
- 100ft of 8 AWG THHN ($80) split evenly into 50ft each.
- 50ft of 10 AWG THHN Ground ($20)
Hope this helps someone planning an install.
I've also got other brand J1772 at the office (OpenEVSE and Juicebox) and I'd have to say the Tesla one is probably the best out of the 3 in both ease of install, quality and usability
The wall connector can handle up to 48A continuous charge on a 60A breaker but thought it was overkill configured it for 40A continuous on 50A breaker. Also helps to note that, the 4XE isn't able to charge at 40A. The charger also came with a template, so it was as easy as sticking the template on the wall, locating a stud and drilling the holes in.
This was a ~35' run from the subpanel inside the garage to the opposite side of a 2-car garage via surface mount ceiling run, i bought all materials at home depot and bent my own conduit. I'm not an electrician but been around low voltage stuff so it was relatively easy to learn.
Materials:
- Tesla J1772 Wall Connector ($550)
- 50A Breaker ($25)
- 40' of 1/2" Conduit ($40)
- Straps, dry wall anchors, accessories ($100)
- 100ft of 8 AWG THHN ($80) split evenly into 50ft each.
- 50ft of 10 AWG THHN Ground ($20)
Hope this helps someone planning an install.
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