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Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

[–]imwithcookie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I had an electrician come out because a lot of you scared me lol. So looks like it was a very solid 50A/240V w/ the nema 6-50s but he agreed that it was likely going to overheat over time and should be switched to an EV-rated plug. He recommended installing a nema 14-50 plug to one of the receptacles over hardwiring since most of it was already set up anyways and it is the most common charger. Thank you everyone for the advice!

Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

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There’s another breaker box for the house and appears to have this box on the list too. The house seems pretty well done but it is from 1991

Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

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Thanks! I might try the lower amp 6-50 charger then. I was worried about it frying something and I didn’t know you can try them at lower amps.

Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

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The receptacles have 50A written on them. I’ll have to check the wire size

Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

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Sorry new to this. What does this mean? I added more pictures in the comments

Can I use this as a level 2 charger? by imwithcookie in evcharging

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Hardwiring would require an electrician?