'Should' but note one of Munro's examples was a breaker that melted.The circuit breaker should shut off before the wires begin to melt.
When there is a problem with the screwdriver bit slipping before maximum torque is reached, it's either because the screwdriver is not being held perpendicular to the screw or the bit is worn or the wrong size. Use good tools and good technique and the kind of screw the outlet comes with is inconsequential. I'm not saying people don't have problems tightening them, I'm saying the problem is of their own making. Get the appropriate tool for the job and use it skillfully. It's not hard, it's just a matter of doing it instead of thinking it doesn't matter.Another benefit to using these heavier duty receptacles is that they need an Allen (hex) bit to tighten the lugs, which allows for better torque without slipping. Cheaper ones use Phillips (cross) or flat blade and your screwdriver or bit will slip.
These two industrial duty receptacles are also specifically called out and recommended in Tesla's mobile charge connector manuals.
That's a common fallacy. A circuit breaker will only protect from the circuit being overloaded. If the circuit is wired with appropriate wire and good connections then, yes, the circuit breaker should trip before a fire can happen. But it's entirely possible for the resistance of a connection to be high enough to create enough heat to start a fire without causing the breaker to trip. Fortunately, the Mobile Connector also has safety features built into it to reduce the chances of fire. If it detects voltage drop, it reduces charging current.The circuit breaker should shut off before the wires begin to melt.
Sandy and you keep referring to a dryer plug. This is insufficient since dryers are rated for 4400 watts or 4kw. The model 3 mobile charger charges at about 7kw and the old style wall charger can go up to 10kw. To get anywhere near wiring sufficient for these rates you need wiring sufficient for a heavy duty electric range. If you use the old style wall charger dial it back to the mobile charger limits. This is sufficiently fast enough for even an Uber driver to get a good overnight charge.It’s not that hard to convert a dryer outlet into a dedicated Wall Connector. The expensive part of the wall connector is the wiring and it’s mostly done.
I ran a dedicated circuit with 60 amps for my Model Y. I’ll probably get a second wall connector when I get the truck. Use the same wiring and set it up to share juice from that 60 amp line.
You can set the Tesla Wall Connector to pull whatever amperage you want. Likewise the mobile charger can be set to pull whatever amperage you want.Sandy and you keep referring to a dryer plug. This is insufficient since dryers are rated for 4400 watts or 4kw. The model 3 mobile charger charges at about 7kw and the old style wall charger can go up to 10kw. To get anywhere near wiring sufficient for these rates you need wiring sufficient for a heavy duty electric range. If you use the old style wall charger dial it back to the mobile charger limits. This is sufficiently fast enough for even an Uber driver to get a good overnight charge.
It does, and sets itself to 80% max power. You can further reduce it. But it's easy to fool it if you use adapters, which I once saw and quickly told her to stop it. It was a Tesla 14-50 dongle connected to a generic adapter for a 30A outlet. That was all kinds of bad news.Doesn't the mobile connector also know which plug adapter you've slotted into it?
-Crissa
What does Tesla recommend? We have a NEM plug installed for home charging of our 2018 Tesla Model 3 since purchase. No problems.If in doubt, it is quite easy to lower the amount of power your car/ truck draws through the circuit from the console.
Might end up needing to stop at that Supercharger for 5-10 minutes though
They recommend you install a new wall connector with dedicated wiring of course!What does Tesla recommend? We have a NEM plug installed for home charging of our 2018 Tesla Model 3 since purchase. No problems.
This is by far the best solution. I see so much bad advice on this topic it makes my head spin!They recommend you install a new wall connector with dedicated wiring of course!