Has anyone installed their Wall Connector with a pigtail? Meaning did you add a plug to the unit to plug it in to an existing outlet? If so, was that easy and where did you get the plug?
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Getting back to the original question on this thread about the pigtail on the wall connector, I'll share my story.
About 2 weeks after getting my model 3 I was washing it in the driveway when a Model X drove by on the street I gave him the "I'm one of you now" nods. Living in So Cal there are a lot of Tesla's around but I thought it was a neighbor about 5 doors away who I'd never even spoken to. Before I finish washing my car he walks over and says, "Hi, I'm Marcus. Do you have a charger for your car?" After I told him I was just using the UMC he says, "I have an extra wall charger, do you want it?" Of course I said yes and as soon as my car was dry I walked over to pick it up. I had about $100 cash on me so I offered him that and said it must be worth something. He declined. "It's not worth anything just sitting in my garage."
Turns out he had bought a WC and it went bad just after going out of warranty. He earned another one as part of a referral so he just swapped it out. Tesla said that even though the first one was out of warranty it shouldn't have failed so they sent him another one, which is the one he gave me! And just when I thought my luck was going to run out I opened the box and saw it had the 25 foot connector, which I needed to make it work in my garage.
Getting back to the pigtail, I had a Blink charger in my garage that I had plugged in to a 6-50 receptacle which I also use for a Mig welder. It's on a 5O amp breaker and I don't have room to expand my panel right now. So rather than hard wire the WC and lose access for my welder, I simply removed the pigtail from the Blink and installed it on the WC. Then I set the WC to max out at 40 amps and I'm in business. The thread on the bottom of the WC was even a perfect match for the existing clamp on the pigtail. The only thing that was a little sketchy is the ground wire was a bit longer than it needed to be so the wiring inside the unit is a little tight.
So far it's working great. Can't believe my luck on this one and I'm confident that as configured, the wiring is safe and to code (the pigtail is 12 inches, securely connected, and the WC is mounted about 4 feet off the ground).
If anyone in the San Diego is looking for a Blink charger J1772 without a pigtail I'm happy to pay it forward. It is suitable for hardwire installation if that helps.
About 2 weeks after getting my model 3 I was washing it in the driveway when a Model X drove by on the street I gave him the "I'm one of you now" nods. Living in So Cal there are a lot of Tesla's around but I thought it was a neighbor about 5 doors away who I'd never even spoken to. Before I finish washing my car he walks over and says, "Hi, I'm Marcus. Do you have a charger for your car?" After I told him I was just using the UMC he says, "I have an extra wall charger, do you want it?" Of course I said yes and as soon as my car was dry I walked over to pick it up. I had about $100 cash on me so I offered him that and said it must be worth something. He declined. "It's not worth anything just sitting in my garage."
Turns out he had bought a WC and it went bad just after going out of warranty. He earned another one as part of a referral so he just swapped it out. Tesla said that even though the first one was out of warranty it shouldn't have failed so they sent him another one, which is the one he gave me! And just when I thought my luck was going to run out I opened the box and saw it had the 25 foot connector, which I needed to make it work in my garage.
Getting back to the pigtail, I had a Blink charger in my garage that I had plugged in to a 6-50 receptacle which I also use for a Mig welder. It's on a 5O amp breaker and I don't have room to expand my panel right now. So rather than hard wire the WC and lose access for my welder, I simply removed the pigtail from the Blink and installed it on the WC. Then I set the WC to max out at 40 amps and I'm in business. The thread on the bottom of the WC was even a perfect match for the existing clamp on the pigtail. The only thing that was a little sketchy is the ground wire was a bit longer than it needed to be so the wiring inside the unit is a little tight.
So far it's working great. Can't believe my luck on this one and I'm confident that as configured, the wiring is safe and to code (the pigtail is 12 inches, securely connected, and the WC is mounted about 4 feet off the ground).
If anyone in the San Diego is looking for a Blink charger J1772 without a pigtail I'm happy to pay it forward. It is suitable for hardwire installation if that helps.
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I know this is an old thread, but here goes...
We are moving on 28 July 2022; I'm taking my wall connector with me for future use at my son-in-laws place.
I have added a pigtail.
I have added rare earth magnets to allow the unit to be stored and only set-up and used when required.
What I started with late last week:
Conversion of the existing permanently mounted wall connector to a 14-50 outlet (sign was redone after this shot due to the spelling mistakes):
Conversion of wall connector with pigtail (50 AMP rated; wall connector setting lowered to "8" for 40 AMP maximum):
The new pigtail wires:
All buttoned up:
The wall mating surface (that will be removed and installed at my son-in-laws). Number 8 wood screws used for two centre holes to fasten to the wall. The two oversized number 10 wood screws (two bottom screws, in a horizontal line) act as a lip to prevent the magnetic wall connector from sliding down:
Cups for rare earth magnets (from Lee Valley Tools). Number 8 screws used, with 3/4" wood blocking behind the black housing:
The magnets placed inside the cups. I'll end up installing two more after the move. The current setup (with four magnets) will shear off with only a 120 pound pulling force:
The wall connector re-assembled:
The removable wall connector, magnetically installed:
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This is not directed to Mike or anyone it is simply something I found referenced in the Ford forums this week and is relevant here when talking about wiring up chargers, especially with 14-50 plugs.
I would have to note that my 14-50 is not on a GFI protected breaker from a few years ago and I'm doubtful my receptacle that my electrician installed is the more reliable receptacle with glass insulators.
NEMA 14-50 Tesla Response | Seahurst Electric
I would have to note that my 14-50 is not on a GFI protected breaker from a few years ago and I'm doubtful my receptacle that my electrician installed is the more reliable receptacle with glass insulators.
NEMA 14-50 Tesla Response | Seahurst Electric
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I've (back) ordered two of the Hubbell units (one for my son-in-laws place, the other for my brothers place).
They are 10 times the price, but looks like the smart move...
The Bryant 9450-FR is very similar to Hubbell and both made by same company. Often you can find the Bryant for less money. Zoro used to have good price but has gone up and they are $88 now. Grainger has them for $45. Not sure how this applies to Canadian market.
Be sure to get the faceplate cover designed for Bryant/Hubbell 14-50, the opening is about 1/4" bigger than the standard faceplate.
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Be sure to get the faceplate cover designed for Bryant/Hubbell 14-50, the opening is about 1/4" bigger than the standard faceplate.
Hubbell Receptacle Wall Plate, 1 Circular Opening, 2.48 in Dia, 2 Gangs, Stainless Steel, Brushed, Silver SS701 | Zoro
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