Hardwiring an Autel EV Charger Straight to the Panel

[@MrKen59]

I’m 63 as of yesterday and love doing electrical work but not licensed. I find solving problems and making stuff work to be relaxing and satisfying. Thinking about taking night school because I’m going to retire from my day job. I have a degree in electronics and work with data center power as an administrator. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@markcranage2651]

As a 4 year Model 3 Tesla owner, I installed a 50amp 240 volt outlet inside my garage. We use the charging cable that came with the car to charge the car when necessary. The car charges 28 miles per hour. I did buy a second charging cable which we leave in the car for when we travel any distances. My wife loves being able to say that she hasn't bought gas for years. Having charging capability in your garage is very convenient.

[@benjaminvivar7855]

Your work quality is standard But we are all improving Your value is in electrically entertaining With a positive family attitude Overall equals excellent Electrician.👍

[@OdetteCyr]

Great video, specially giving valuable information on what cable type to use to connect to the Electric box, what torque to apply and show how to properly seat the cable end by screwing, unscrewing and screwing again for proper connection. Thank you so much. I was looking at several videos and could not find one with that much details. Bravo!

[@zebgraves4562]

Someone else may have pointed it out but I don’t see it. You left the charger set at 50 amps but that’s a continuous load. The instructions even say to set that at 40amps with a 50amp breaker and 48 amps on a 60 amp breaker and 50 amps for a 70. Other than that, wonderful install!

[@triggermortis8252]

He sets the max in the app at 40A (45:00)

[@Alphastarcar]

I just watched two of your videos, this one and the one where you installed charging circuitry at your friends place. I’m now a new subscriber to your channel. Your personality and teaching methods are relatable to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@jovetj]

Alcohol can usually take off sharpie marks. The more you drink, the less likely you are to see it. (Or, you can rub it on, whatever.)

[@kikmedown]

🤣

[@ElectricProAcademy]

😆

[@lorenrickey5481]

Try a magic eraser pop up. I’ve heard these work good on sharpies.

[@jovetj]

@@lorenrickey5481 But do they taste good?

[@lorenrickey5481]

@@jovetj a little gritty.

[@NextGenEvs]

Would love to see more charger installs! Great work

[@jovetj]

43:55 I'm surprised how short you cut those conductors in the panel.

[@NextGenEvs]

Just curious, why didn’t you go with a 60 amp breaker?

[@weaesq]

Well, he can just reset the charger max current to 40amps to address that.

[@Michael_the_muffinman]

Surge protection is a must. At work we were struck by lighting twice. Each time two $8k boards in our fire panel fried. Even worse. The second time it happened the installer fixing the boards accidentally blew all 6 $8k boards in one go. Fortunately he was a legit installer and covered everything.

[@tomsuica8731]

Loving the 6-12 inspirational quotes per vid.

[@electron2864]

Are you require to have GFIC breaker since it's located in a wet location or is the charger have a built in GFCI?

[@louisviciedo]

I see you purchASED 6/3 CABLE... COULD you do it with the 6/2 version?

[@ElectricProAcademy]

In most EV chargers, including this particular unit, 6/3 is not required because they charge at 240V. HOWEVER 1) it's always worth checking the manufacturer's specs in their documentation, 2) NEMA 14-50 outlets do require a neutral wire (and therefore 6/3 cable), and 3) should there be an issue with either of the load-carrying conductors down the road, the 3rd wire can be easily re-colored and substituted for the faulty wire.

[@wizard3z868]

OK I have an old pro tip use ductseal around equipment and cables going thru holes on exterior. I also use it for mounting hardware with washers (makes a ghetto sealing washer)although I'm liking your use of silicone for screw holes as well as it acts like an epoxy to hold fastener as well

[@ElectricProAcademy]

We love our duct seal! Great contribution, thanks!

[@wizard3z868]

@@ElectricProAcademy your not the only spark on yt to say you love it but none ever seem to use it on video. Although I see you all using caulk and the more pro ones like you at least use silicone based lol

[@jovetj]

22:33 We see that second hole, Joel! Couldn't sneak past that BX?

[@imark7777777]

I was watching nd I said oh there's two holes there now. I wonder what happened? I'm thinking either that or it was something on the other side that he ran into.

[@maximumwoof8662]

thats so funny !!! you tout the tightening of wires and then loosening and then retightening to torque specs... then at 12:16 , the 50 amp dual pole ev charger breaker is so loose on the bus...

[@justingistpreuninger3447]

Curious... do you not use crimped ferrules on the wires to ensure a clean fit when screwing in stranded connectors?

[@jovetj]

Correct. That is not the standard in the US.

[@richardroberson9277]

@@jovetj not needed lol, odd the electricians here dont milk that sillyness as well. seriously if you want more contact the dumb mfg can always add a concave metal pad or insert under the screw terminal....make it longer, or god forbid just do what most commercial outlets/cords do and have (2) screws. plenty of room in those big ole plastic boxes and its dirt cheap.

[@imark7777777]

We don't use a as high of a strand count conductor than what is used in the UK so thats not required. We also don't use a lot of flex as it is very frowned upon and pretty much against code for permanent installations. the comment about running the flexible cable through the wall was a reference to that. There are uses like drop lines which are approved in certain instances.

[@Eddy63]

By golly , your entertaining if nothing else 🤣😅😂 Excellent job ... Thx ...

[@imark7777777]

I don't know if you've experienced ferrules yet? It's great for high strand count wire and the tool is cheap to get started. At some point I'll find a better one but I've been extremely happy with the results. It keeps all the strands together great for terminals like EV boxes.

[@homerj1640]

I was wondering this too. I'm just an American DIY guy. I just purchased an inexpensive hex crimper after seeing the European electricians using them as a requirement. They make sense. I'm not sure why American Pro electricians don't use them yet.

[@philemon8597]

Great video. Thanks ⚡️✌️

[@timothyfoley7751]

Great video. If you remember, what is the conduit knock out size? does not say on the spec sheet.

[@iam_versace3214]

Great installation. While your charging your EV cars do you happen to lose some of your Amps and/or kWs mid way thru? I have a 48amp Autel and maybe two hours in it goes from 48amp to 30amp and 11.5kW to 8. Not sure why mine is dropping. It’s hardwire in with a 60amp circuit using 6awg.

[@sodiumvapor13]

Awesome channel! Love this guy's energy and willingness to teach!

[@gelu88]

Great guide. One gripe I have is choosing to go with a 40a charger. Usually people choose 40a (50a circuit because they are using a 14-50 or 6-50 plug and don't want to hardwire. But given that you are hardwired you can get a 48amp version (60a circuit) for almost the same cost.

[@jragadio]

How about cleaning up/vacuuming the brick dust inside the panel? Haha. Nice work Joel

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Good catch, might actually run out and do that tonight 👌

[@NextGenEvs]

You drive a Tesla? Awesome! Best cars around!

[@wizard3z868]

I might have hard piped from where the cable came out above the closet above the door track to the unit just for the sake of I can't run cable straight or neat and I like the added protection

[@jovetj]

I am also a lover of EMT. Conduit always looks nicer (when done right).

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Definitely a good look. Was able to save a couple hours and a couple bucks this way, especially if I'll be doing several more of these installs at home in the future.

[@calebleuciuc670]

The only “issue” I noticed was the phases that go into the panel were both black. I believe one must be a different color. Again not a problem but I’ve had an inspector ask to clearly label it.

[@jovetj]

They don't _have_ to be unless the AHJ says so. There's not really any point since they're entirely interchangeable. If this were 3-phase, that would be a different story, and they would have to be separately identifiable.

[@imark7777777]

@@jovetj I believe it is a requirement in his jurisdiction from another video it was mentioned. I'm still scratching my head out when it might be as well, as that doesn't seem like it would be it?

[@jovetj]

@@imark7777777 If you can find the video and the time index, link it. 🙂

[@TheNomadWandering]

There is nothing in the National Electric Code about the colors of the insulation on A phase, B phase or C phase conductors. They do mentionn the color of neutrals. White for low volt and grey for high. The entire color coding of conductors was developed by us electricians. To help us. It wasn't some government authority step in in and making us do it. Black red blue and brown orange yellow came from electricians. Now you can go to a nuclear power plant or some other job that could require the installation to be purple if they wanted there's nothing in the national electric code.

[@dct100100]

One is identified with white electrical tape

[@fernandomantilla1957]

hey man great video love the details you usually target. I have a small situation that hopefully you have the time to answer I just installed an AUTEL EV charger 240 volts out put I plug it and it worked but after 45 minutes it keeps triggering the breaker. i did move the factory setting that indicated where to move the amp dial since im using a 50A I think the setting was 5. should i reduce it to 4 like if its a 40 A since since breakers have an 80 % rating? Please help. Thank you.

[@keyswelch]

Speaking of access control for your charger, check out the Unifi EV station from Ubiquiti. It would be more for business and prosumer people like me with a Unifi setup already but gives a LOT of options and control

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Thanks @Ben Welch, we'll look into it!

[@jarrydee2799]

easy way to get that knock out out is to use a self tapper on it, then pull it with your linesmens

[@uwstudent]

great videos. Thank you! I'm now wishing I would have been an electrician.

[@royesmith1828]

roy smith: i enjoy your vedios. retired electrician 29.5 years. working part time.

[@aa999xyz]

would like to see a commercial install of their commercial unit

[@boggerblogger]

Thanks for this great video. Our charger supplier has gone bust and the charger has stopped working, Do you happen to know how to configure the OCPP to turn it back into a dumb charger? I have contacted Autel but they have not helped.

[@EZ_shop]

Great videos. Why did you choose the Autel charger over the Tesla one? Ciao, Marco.

[@WilliamBurkard]

is it you did not identify the neutral conductor with white tape? other than that your videos are awesome, just love how you physically get in and out of the real world situations, and did i notice you cut the finger tips off your gloves, that my friend is the only way i could use gloves while working

[@jovetj]

Where was it not identified? It looks identified to me 7:41.

[@jovetj]

7:32 “These terminals up on top... they're live." ("So, obviously, I should touch them.") 😛😛😛😛

[@arnega1280]

Did the pistol with the Tesla adapter fit into the holster?

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Nope. 😒 Gotta take the Tesla adapter off.

[@jovetj]

30:34 ALWAYS better to have too much cable than too little!!

[@caidhg]

So selling surge suppressors at every sub-panel would work too?

[@jsb7546]

Just adds extra protection. Redundancy is a good thing in electrical from extra ground fault and arc fault protection to extra surge protection. But it's hard because not everyone has the money for redundancy but at least a minimum of all kinds of protection is best.

[@rickvargas8929]

All wire strands under lug on ground bushing on right side of your panel ?

[@abyabstron]

How is your charger holding ?

[@troyf1]

When you show the Tesla app, your addressed is displayed for about 1 second prior to cutting away. Given you went to the effort to mask it, thought you'd want to know. BTW, just press the charge port to open it.

[@istheschooloflife1593]

That unit maxes out at 40. Is this the same wiring for the 50amp Autel charger?

[@weaesq]

He is using 6 guage wire x 3 with ground. This would be a preferred guage but it is stiffer and harder to route and would work for the 50amp charger. However, you would need a different breaker. He is only using a 50amp breaker with the max current on the autotel set to 40 amps. You would need a 60amp breaker at the panel. That 60amp eats up quite a bit of the available 200 amps of a panel. If your panel was only 100amps, it can use over half and you would have to limit other breakers. Hard to say how much the extra 10amps of capacity helps you in charging - it depends on the car.

[@disneyjoe7]

You know in the setup you stated 40amp not 50amp then app showed you only 40amps

[@jovetj]

32:30 What about caulking around the cable hole? 33:33 Okay, whew. 😀

[@devw9519]

What was the white wire? I didn't see the explanation of it.

[@KRTube75]

Neutral. Not needed. Capped.

[@cengeb]

You got the WHIA torque set, I got the same set, great stuff, WHIA, WERA,KNIPEX....is the way to go indeed

[@ferrisr]

12 kW is 50 amps, so don't you need a 62.5amp circuit once you de-rate for continuous load? Or are you de-rating the EVSE to 9.6 kW? I'm still watching so maybe you do cover this later in the video. (edit) just watched to the end -- I think you're supposed to set the selector inside to 40 amps. Then the app won't allow you to select anything greater than 40. How you have it configured now will allow you to overload the branch circuit by setting the current limit to over 40 amps in the app, which is no bueno.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

I agree with your logic, bro! It's a 60 amp breaker with 48 amp rate of charge in this case which is 80% and compliant with continuous load derate requirements.

[@jeffmaling9577]

@@ElectricProAcademy Correct if you assume the charger will NEVER be set to anything over 40 Amps. However, as an Electrician, shouldn't you design to the maximum capacity of the device?...knowing that some renter in a rush will surely figure out how to set it to 50 Amps? In the case of the 50A continuous load the device is rated for, you would need to derate to 62.5A, which would bump you up to 4 AWG and a 70A breaker. Seems to me that instead of running an un-used 6 AWG neutral, you might have spent roughly the same money on a 4/2 cable, and used a 70A breaker. That would be safer, more future proof, and make better use of those 1000 amps you just added. With your current setup, you're leaving 25% of your charging capacity on the table with no compliant way to use it aside from replacing the conductors. If I was a paying customer, I'd be pretty bummed about that. The good news is that current Tesla's can charge at max 48A, which would still be compliant with your current setup...but just barely...and with no future headroom. I loved the video...just some constructive feedback. Keep up the great work...your videos are top notch and I learn something new every time! I also really like your leadership style...the reason for your company's success is obvious....and your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@jeffmaling9577]

Ahhh...I see the problem now...4/2 Trable Cable and 4/2 NM are both unobtainium. So to use #4, you would need to run conduit or flex and pull THHN...so I can see why you would call the 6/3 good enough...which it is for virtually all current use cases.

[@ec-uploads]

​@@jeffmaling9577 Autel terminals support maximum #6.

[@blameitonben]

So you're using a 6/2 cable or do you just not connect the neutral on the 6/3?

[@ElectricProAcademy]

6/3 as provisional. Capped it for now.

[@jaysonthomas630]

Good install but by code you need to turn the dial down to 4 for 40 amps. Most electricians use thhn wire because the romex is only rated for 44 amps under the 80 percent rule. I also like setting to 48a so I can use a 60 amp instead of 70.

[@weaesq]

I don't think he is exactly using ROMEX here. He is using 6 guage wire and not 8 guage. He looks to be in a colder climate as well so I don't think there is a temperature derating but I could be wrong. So 6 guage stranded copper romex is rated to 55 amps, but you are derating that by default using an 80 percent rule down to 44 amps. I thought one derrated romex from its maximum current rating using temperature and the number of wires carrying current from the NEC tables.

[@imark7777777]

We purchased a new dryer it came with its own cord thankfully, unfortunately it's a 4 pin 3+G variety. The outlet was a 3 pin thankfully whoever put this in ran 4 wire 3+G so all I had to do was change the outlet! No it's compliant with the newest standard. Unfortunately not the case with the stove... Which has the wire running up to the wall into the attic? Vaulted ceiling and back down I believe in this modular home.

[@0xEmmy]

29:55 yeah probably. RS-485 is serial data - like USB, but the data format is less rigidly standardized, so compatible devices can be simpler. Making something transmitting complex data to an actual computer? Use USB. Making something as simple as possible, that just needs to communicate with a few specific other simple-as-posible devices? Use RS-485.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

I appreciate your insight! That’s helpful!

[@rkgsd]

I'm having an electrician put in a 200 amp main panel but not sure I want him to install an EV charger while already on site. He already has the permit for the panel work so assume he wouldn't need another permit for the charger. If I wanted to hire an EV charger specialist, would I have to pay for an additional permit as part of the job?

[@weaesq]

Permits are usually inexpensive. It is getting the plans submitted for the permit that take time to draw and is the added expense. Then getting it inspected prior to use takes time and requires corrections if mistakes are found.

[@abhishelat]

Question: I have a 40-slot panel that is not rated to accept twin breakers and is full. There seem to be lots of circuits that have very little load (e.g., attic lights are on a separate breaker). In order to make room for a 60a dual-pole for ev charging, is it appropriate to combine some of the circuits with small loads into one breaker ?

[@ElectricProAcademy]

As long as your home service can handle the load, it is absolutely feasible that some circuits could be combined. We did a video on that with Scott from Everyday Home Repairs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qneXpImBm8R3aZY

[@FloydTheFish]

Why was the neutral hooked up in the panel if it didn’t need to be used

[@jovetj]

Why not?

[@carbongrip2108]

Being that you have a dedicated service for EV Charging, why didn't you go with a 60 amp breaker? that way you could get the maximum 48 amp supported by Tesla?

[@jovetj]

I am guessing it's because they don't appear to sell a 4 AWG version of that cable.

[@carbongrip2108]

@@jovetj Ah that would make sense.

[@beachboardfan9544]

Wheres this super cable link in the description!?

[@mp3mike237]

It is in the description listed as "Trable Cable", too bad the minimum order is a 250' roll.

[@deadonleprechaun]

Question for the experts: if I am utilizing a GE 100 Amp 240-Volt Non-Fused Emergency Power Transfer Switch, would that become my main panel, and all other need to have to have neutrals and ground separate? Thanks

[@weaesq]

FYI- I am an old electrical engineer and not an electrician, but have thought through a similar question for supplying two chargers. Most newer EV charges in the US do not use neutral (white). They use the two hot wires (red and black). Your GE switch would need to be two switches (double pole) and double throw for a transfer switch of the two hot wires. If something else is using neutral, you can wire that directly to it without using a three pole transfer switch. Ground is always routed to the GE switch and to the charger and whatever other load you are using. Ground wire can be a somewhat lesser gauge than that used for the two hot wires. He is running 6 guage wire for the hot lines and nuetral in this new cable system for the charger. Not sure what guage is ground. It is 6/3 with ground. Not sure what you mean by the power transfer switch becoming your main panel. Good luck. Hope this is helpful.

[@hoggsoft]

Not an electrician, so I'm going to guess what the "code violation" is. The incoming feed wires (L1, L2) are not taped to their phase color?

[@rosannapaoliello203]

Hi, does the Autel MaxiCharger have Adaptive Load Management and Dynamic Load Management. I only see this feature only available in the European models. Is this a North American Model?

[@weaesq]

He is in North America so prescriptively he has the North American Model with a split phase system.

[@bxb590]

GFCI ?

[@yaakovgoldstein7406]

problem is no plastic cover on bottom lugs

[@jovetj]

Timestamp?

[@yaakovgoldstein7406]

@@jovetj my bad it was neutral

[@littlebuddy761]

Im just trying to figure out why you needed a 400 amp feed for a car

[@jovetj]

Futureproofing? You know, when electric cars are all the rage, or are charging on 100A lines, or when heck freezes over...

[@littlebuddy761]

@@jovetj that makes sence then

[@ec-uploads]

Dude....the 50a setting ( 6 ) is for 50a max charge. You need a 70a breaker for that. 80% rule. I wired mine to a 60a breaker and used setting 5, for 48a max charge.

[@jovetj]

You don't really have to blur the license plate numbers. We all can find you all the same. LOL

[@johnc6343]

This camara man !! focus !!!

[@rkgsd]

Honestly there's only one reason I'm now looking into having a charger hardwired instead of just having a 14-50 outlet installed outside...theft prevention. My concern is hardwiring seems like it might costs a lot more.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Valid point. Actually, hardwiring is cheaper because all the same labor goes into wiring the receptacle as wiring the charger, but the customer can save ~$200-300 in materials between the breaker & NEMA 14-50 receptacle. HandyDadTV has a great video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPGg4GwiMeqapo The negative to this is that it's future flexibility/value is diminished if the customer requires a different charger in the future and can't just unplug the old and plug in the new.

[@ObeyTEKMaster]

Might want to blur the address in the charger app screenshots

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Thanks! 😬

[@JulianDucay]

HI guys anyone can help me. just bought the autel Maxicharger EV but seem the label of the input voltage is L1,L2/N and Ground can I use the L2/N as a neutral cause in New Zealand voltage is 240volts L1 Neutal and Earth unlike in the United State 120vots for L1 and L2/N is 120volts the total 240vots it is possible to use a neutral to have a 240volts with respect to L1.Thank you

[@ElectricProAcademy]

The manufacturer would have to answer that through their support line.

[@jamesbruce1183]

The charger is in the car. Not on the wall.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

agreed. It's really a wall box or EVSE, but it's common speak right

[@rb8049]

Half the copper wire not connected to the bushing. No way that meets code. 😩

[@lqlarry]

That's my thinking. That grounding hub needs a bigger lug.

[@jovetj]

@@lqlarry I vote crimp lug.

[@MrKen59]

Haha / almost caught you failing to torque the connection.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Ha, nice try @LDoctorKC!

[@adammckenna3451]

Not supposed to lean an A frame ladder against a wall? According to everyone’s favorite OSHA 😂

[@NextGenEvs]

You should have gone with the Tesla Wall Charger though…

[@paulorobertodossantossilveira]

Top

[@roastedpotato1487]

I never knew Paul Rudd was so into electrical.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

😂

[@ahbushnell1]

So that's a 10 kW system not 12.

[@jonathanprinty]

The code violation was the ground from the grounding bushing to the ground bar was not green or marked with green tape. Thanks for the great videos.

[@TheNomadWandering]

What article of NEC?

[@imark7777777]

Unless you have 2 charge adapters you probably want to leave that in the vehicle. Unfortunately Tesla in their infinite wisdom decided to create their own connector rather than helping the standard develop. And also because of that the door doesn't automatically open unless you have the tesla wall connector.

[@swf2e]

Just lightly press the cover and the port will open. Tesla also opened their design and technology so others could adapt and use it for their chargers and vehicles. Just as much if not higher throughput than CCS in a much smaller and easier to manage package.

[@pinkiepie1656]

Funny how things have changed in the months after your comment. With the Tesla connector becoming the defacto standard for EVs.

[@lua-nya]

The way you USA electricians talk with your centre tap 'neutral' and your half turn phases confuses me, which makes me want to watch more.

[@kennethharrison4847]

The seimans surge protection is crap. It's all M.O.V based so if lighting hits or constant surges it will fail. All M.O.V based reactive surge protectors like that seimans (DO NOT PROTECT FROM MANMADE OR LIGHTING). Plus it not lifetime warrenty. Only active line condition/surge protection is for lighting and manmade surges plus if you get a double surge the first one compromised the system and the second fry stuff. That why I added surgex for my computer. As for the house it's very expensive a good surge protection can take all types and does not sacrifice its self, but only replaceable components. Plus their big and heavy and isolate ground and nutral so entire load is protected. The cheapest lighting protection is 2 to 3 Knotts in the wire. This from nasa documentary.

[@keithhere5868]

This EV charger is not as good as a ChargePoint Ev wall changer and some other one. But if you have a Tesla why not get a Tesla wall changer? It is only 350 now compare to 599 for Autel. And you can buy it from BestBuy now.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

BestBuy! No way! That new Tesla price is kila!

[@keithhere5868]

@@ElectricProAcademy BestBuy is the same price. With faster shipping with easier return

[@lua-nya]

Your lack of thick ferrules concerns me.

[@ElectricProAcademy]

yeah almost no one uses ferrules here. Please advise. Do you have a good resource for understanding their use and placement?

[@lua-nya]

In essence, whenever I see a risk for the cores to bend over and go outside of the connector they're supposed to go into is when I'd recommend using them. So usually when putting flexible wire into screw or pressure fit terminals. Especially when there's risk of a short.

[@imark7777777]

They're not used around here because most of the wiring is done with a lower strand count. If stranded. However in industrial panels and the like it's more common place. I didn't get a good look at the wire he was using but it does look like it was a little higher strand count then what is normally used and I might've used them in this case. I got myself a cheap set last year and they are great for what they're used for. On slightly stranded cabling they're not ideal and are more likely to come off.

[@Robert-wb8ok]

I blew up the F'en house

[@Calebjones87]

So Joel are you a millionaire or is it your company is a millionaire company?

[@jovetj]

Electricians can make good money. Owners a moderately-sized electrician company can make even better money. 💵💵💵

[@campkohler9131]

Just in time for Elon's announcement for running future EV's off of hydrogen!

[@mackfisher4487]

Sometimes you talk too much

[@richardroberson9277]

could also just put the car inside and not waste heating cooling on it forever :/ why buy a not good charger instead of the oem or just a tesla one >>

[@cquintana9326]

This EV fad is expensive. Good for your business, tho.

[@patrickhynes6058]

Our extended family has a Victorian home that has been in the family since construction in the early 1900’s. The home’s chandeliers feature both gas lighting and electric lighting. As a kid, remember being fascinated about the gas lighting in these chandeliers…apparently my great great Uncle who built the house put in gas lighting because he thought this whole electricity thing was just “a passing fad”.

[@cquintana9326]

@@patrickhynes6058 EVs in their current state are unsustainable both financially and environmentally. I hope technology advances so that my concerns are moot.

[@jovetj]

Indeed. _Very_ expensive, _very_ faddy.

[@patrickhynes6058]

@@cquintana9326 I think that’s what my great great Uncle said about electricity in the early 1900’s.

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

@@patrickhynes6058 hybrids are the best for now. I want the 2023 prius, but not with the dealrrship markups. I wish Toyota would selling directly online like they do in japan.

[@jesseestrada4290]

Tri cable, I call it service entrance cable, you call the split plastic bushings connectors, all in all good installation, but here in Cali you can’t have exposed romex of any size, so pipe emt all around…!!! Thanks, love ure videos..!

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Didn't use Romex! Check out the ratings on the Trable Cable we linked in the description!

[@kikmedown]

Ever since your collaboration with Scott from Everyday Home Repairs, I've been following and subscribed to your channel. Would you happen to have recommendations for a company that does rewires on old brick bungalow homes? I live in the north side of Chicago with a 100 year old home. I'm a new homeowner and am havinga hard time trusting a lot of recommendations from people around me. I got a quote for $40k for a "2-flat" single family bungalow, with a basement, from the most reputable company in my area. Hope that charger makes life a lot easier and keeps the kids playing their video games. Take care

[@ElectricProAcademy]

Sorry @kikmedown, that's a little too far north for us 😕

[@kikmedown]

@@ElectricProAcademy Thanks. I apologize I didn't make myself clear. Have any particular companies or people you can refer me to in Chicago? Thanks again

[@jonathansirmons7932]

You left a bare ended wire in that panel. Looked like a 1awg

[@jovetj]

Time index in the video?

[@dmir2]

Why install the FS140 when the installation instructions spec an FS100 for central US? assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:355c203d-9a7e-4f72-a719-9bda0ffd5a96/sie-cs-fs60-fs100-fs140.pdf

[@jovetj]

Why not? It's not like a surge suppression system can be _too good._

[@moonbeamjones9888]

Light tap with "pistol" on tesla charging port to open