Thanks for this simple, yet informative video. The comments helped me also ensure I go 4 gauge wire with a 60 amp breaker.
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
@marcovasquez19383 ай бұрын
Glad I found your post. I need to run about 88ft. for my wall connector. The Tesla manual said to use 6 gauge. With the Voltage calculator, drop will be limited to 1.56% or less with a 6 AWG.I wanted to try the 4AWG. The Voltage drop will be limited to 1.01% or less with a 4 AWG copper conductor delivering a total of 48 amps on a 240 volt single phase system for a distance of 88 feet. So thanks for your post I will subscribe. 😉
@Super-mo7pc Жыл бұрын
Way you explain with the pictures ease to understand. You are awesome!!!!!! keep it up..
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I try my best. I'm glad enjoyed and learned something
@chadmercy6936 Жыл бұрын
Great video, the only thing I would add is Run 1 inch conduit instead of 3/4 inch conduit based on fill calculations for the 2023 National Electric Code.
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Yea I have heard that now that I have put this video out. Thanks for chiming in!
@jonathanstark832510 ай бұрын
This is very helpful. In Los Angeles - and probably all of California - they offer a $ 1,000 rebate for the charger and installation but will NOT give a rebate unless it's installed by a licensed electrician. Also, as of this post, LADWP will NOT give a rebate on a white charger, they only rebate the J1772, which is the black charger. Go figure. I am told that will be changing, eventually, but just be advised.
@dilumd9 ай бұрын
Isnt there a 30% Federal Tax credit for these?
@WeeZER-Drinks-Coffee8 ай бұрын
Excellent video, my friend. Spot on! You answered every single important question. Thank you! Cheers!
@ZittleFarms7 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it and could help you out! I appreciate the comment.
@JeffParkerTexas Жыл бұрын
What type of wire did you say you used for your ground wire? I can't hear that part well enough. Thank you for the great video.
@ZittleFarms11 ай бұрын
I use 8 Stranded THHN
@jonphillipsESQ Жыл бұрын
I want this man to install my charger
@viaanas85282 ай бұрын
Very useful video …Do u suggest using a MC 4/3?
@_jovian11 ай бұрын
if youre using THHN wire, I believe the 6awg is rated for 75amps, so should be good. If romex, yeah go 4 awg, 6 awg romex is only rated for 55 amps. What gauge ground are you using? I was reading you only need a 10awg ground wire for a 60amp circuit, but curious if people are going lower.
@ZittleFarms10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! I am using 8 gauge for the ground.
@Rico-Suave_ Жыл бұрын
watched all of it
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks!
@metoys58408 ай бұрын
60a breaker takes too much load for my house. I only have a 100a panel. Can I use a 30a instead. I don’t mind the slow charge.
@ZittleFarms8 ай бұрын
Yes you can!
@prebaned2 ай бұрын
Pro tip, a neutral wire can bite just as good as a "hot" wire.
@robm3063 Жыл бұрын
That 6-2 wire is not rated for 60 amps, that number 4 that you are now using needs to be in a 1 inch pipe. Number 6 thhn rated for 90 (C) is correct. Tesla does the math for you or FLA X 1.25 = breaker size. So 48x1.25=60amp breaker. According to my "electricians bible app" #6 - less than 3 current carrying conductors - wire rated at 90 c - derated ampacity = 60amps. #6 NM is rated for only 55 amps, you might want to adjust your breaker size. I would suggest buying the paid app for the Electricians Bible it really comes in handy, like having a code book on your phone.
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
I see where you are correct. Thanks for watching and chiming in!!
@arielramos2922 Жыл бұрын
@rob So for three #4 THHN wire you need a 1 inch conduit. How about If i use two #4 THHN and one #6 THHN wire (for ground) what size conduit would that be? Thanks for your help!
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
I would use at least 1” conduit. Bigger is easier to pull and safer for when the wires heat up.
@robm3063 Жыл бұрын
@@arielramos2922 my app on my phone says one inch pipe for what you are asking. Something to consider with this Tesla gen 3 is you pick the amps for the charger via the charger setup menu. If you don't need the full beans charge use smaller gauge wire. Example, looking at the Tesla gen 3 chart you can go to 50 amp breaker max full load amps is 40. You go from 34 miles of charge per hour to 29 miles for a Model S. Is 5 miles per hour of charge so bad for a overnight charge?.
@arielramos2922 Жыл бұрын
@@ZittleFarms That makes sense, the easier the better. Thank you for replying.
@anilnag7506 Жыл бұрын
could you post link to where you bought 4/2 cable. Big box stores only carry 6/2
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Hey Anil. I bought the 4 gauge wire from Lowes. You have to buy it by the foot for each L1 and L2 (run both wires and then your ground also). So you I’ll have 3 individual wires ran through your conduit. I don’t think you can buy it all wrapped into one. Hope that helps.
@myreviews4905 Жыл бұрын
Can you use 4 gauge for all 3 wires including the ground? Would it cause any problems?
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Of course you can! I don’t see any problems at all with that
@javontaywilliams2968 Жыл бұрын
for real how you do dat widdout one dem power cord thangs?
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Watch my How to Install Charger video!!
@DJIMMYNOTJORDAN3 ай бұрын
Theo von
@jmp62211 ай бұрын
Do not use Romex
@ZittleFarms11 ай бұрын
Yes, that’s why I said to use THHN!
@arashardeshirpoor2726 ай бұрын
Don’t listen to his bs .
@ZittleFarms6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I hope you enjoyed the video and learned something.
@CarsonAdventures Жыл бұрын
Top Tip DO NOT BUY A TESLA HOME CHARGER. Do not buy a Tesla wall charger, get a different kind. Tesla wall charger aren't as good as many of the cheaper ones available. Payless to get a better quality charger plus Tesla has no customer support, so when you get a defective Tesla wall charger no one from Tesla will help you
@CarsonAdventures Жыл бұрын
Do not buy a Tesla wall charger, get a different kind. Tesla wall charger aren't as good as many of the cheaper ones available. Payless to get a better quality charger plus Tesla has no customer support, so when you get a defective Tesla wall charger no one from Tesla will help you
@ZittleFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@usinebob Жыл бұрын
@@CarsonAdventureswhich one did you get? Thanks
@CarsonAdventures Жыл бұрын
@@usinebob grizzl-e level 2 the $395 dollar one. A friend of mine purchase their $495 version and it's nice but I personally don't think about it. There's nicer. I think there's $395 one is the best bang for your buck. No issues at all. Even in an Ice storm and a week that never got above 15 and spent most of the time at 0 and below.
@carensimon423610 ай бұрын
Not buying this "TOP TIP". The "State of Charge" video guy on youtube actually says the Tesla charger is the BEST. He runs chargers through a barrage of tests, drop, cold, heat, etc. I have one, and have never had any issues with it, and it was super easy to install, and has built-in gfci protection. Tesla offers a 4 year warranty - who else does that, and its the only charger that I am aware of that accepts #4 AWG. That alone tells you that Tesla chargers are the best built/engineered units. If you get a defective one, which I suspect is an extremely unlikely probability in the first place - just return it. At $425.00 for that kind of quality, and a 24 foot cable; I doubt that there is a better charger right now.