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    Master Thread: Definitive 14-50 NEMA Outlet Guide

    Electrical work is a profession, it's not a hobby! That's why its a skilled and licensed trade! Just from your description, I would suggest you walk away and employ a licensed electrical contractor! Aluminum wire is a special hazard and requires special skills and tools! You can ignore that...
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    Upset that Tesla screwed customers who took delivery in the last few months

    A nice gesture by Tesla would provide free Supercharger services for people who bought a Tesla in 2022! Just saying!
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    Tesla screwed us

    Tesla shows "0" loyalty to existing Tesla customers. Tesla has no sense of relationship with existing customers, I have owned two Tesla vehicles and when there delivery problems with my second Tesla, the local Tesla Center was totally disconnected and showed zero concern! If I was Tesla I would...
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    Why Do Electricians Charge So Much To Install EV Outlets?

    Why do any licensed professional charge so much! Obviously you have no understanding of what training and apprentice hours are required to become a licensed Electrician! Just remember more people need skilled tradesmen than a poly science major or lawyer!
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    Installing Gen 3 Charger myself, confused about 6/3 wire

    Sounds like a wired for fire job! Electrical work is NOT a HOBBY, Electrical work is a licensed profession!
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    Charge Amperage Dropping in the middle of the charge, 32 --> 16 Amp

    This is "Wired for fire" method of landscaper electric work!
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    Mobile connector over heat?

    I suspect your theory is %100 correct! I'm on Phoenix and my garage never gets below 105 F from May until Mid October! These concerns and issues are relatively new and it's because of a larger population of Tesla customers!
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    #6 Cooper wire

    If you have ask a question like that , it just proves you are NOT qualified to perform electrical work safely! Electrical work is NOT a hobby, Electrical work is a licensed profession!
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    Will these wires work?

    Electric work is not a hobby, Electrical work is a profession!
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    Politics - Quarantine Thread

    You forgot to mention the FBI is too busy bothering parents at school board meetings, aquireing phony FISA warrants, harassing honest US Citizens! FJB!
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    Nightmare Experience! Only 500 miles driven...

    Unfortunately you had the FIAT experience! Silly me bought a FIAT X1/9, it was a nightmare! I sued FIAT to get satisfaction! The problems you had mirror problems I had ! I'm sorry you and your family had to endure this crap!
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    Politics - Quarantine Thread

    Most likely recently transplant Calholes! God please save Arizona from Calholes! FJB!
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    October 2021 Order Delivery Dates

    Ordered Model Y dual motor extended range! This is the 4th new delivery date, originally 2/24/22, then 4/16/2022, then 5/10/2022 now 9/18/2022! People are starting to lose faith in Tesla, besides these delivery date delays. Including Cyber truck delay people are starting to get pissed!
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    Model Y 21” Uberturbine Wheels - New York City Conditions

    The crappie roads in metro NY was one of the reasons we moved out off the east coast! NY roads will force people to have a winter and summer cars! Seasonal cars are very common in Detroit and few other Midwest Shixxole cities. Roads in NY area are just ad bad as roads Nairobi! Just an FYI!
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    Factory Pick Up For New Tesla Delivery

    Excellent idea! You would think with Tesla investing multiple Billion Dollars in Texas, Tesla would have more influence on Texas policy! Bless there Texas hearts!
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    Model Y delivery date uncertainty

    I ordered my Model Y in October 2021, first EDD was March 2022, then October 2022, then May 2022 and now July 2022! I understand production problems, however a 6 month sliding delivery schedule is just very unprofessional and show a lack of leadership! This along with removing features that...
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    Navigation changes

    What happened to trip total time and mileage feature? Now if you plan a trip with Navigation it does not display the total mileage or total time estimated? Elon, who made this decision! This was a great feature planning a trip! How about restoring the trip total feature! Tesla is starting to...
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    Factory Pick Up For New Tesla Delivery

    Has Tesla thought allowing customers to take delivery directly from the Factory? It would be great opportunity if customers could have the option to take delivery of their new Tesla from Gigs Texas. It's an outstanding opportunity for Tesla to build goodwill with Tesla customers. I know several...
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    No drive and blank screen on entry

    Same thing happened to me twice within three days! Exactly the same experience!
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    What the HECK is Going On Here (Video)? [with scheduled charging]

    I have had the same problem for the past month! Plus when I set my schedule charge to %80, the charging screen move the line to %30?
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    Nema 14-50 cost

    Use Hubbell, much better product! 50 amp service requires #6 wire, period! Anything less is fire hazard and code violation!
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    Master Thread: Definitive 14-50 NEMA Outlet Guide

    The code requires 5 cubic in for each #'6 wire in a box. No debate, no excuse code requires 5 cubic in per #6 wire!
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    Why Do Electricians Charge So Much To Install EV Outlets?

    Its all fun and games until you have a problem and break down or fire! Then the fun begins, first with the Fire Investigation, then Insurance Investigation, not to mention the potential of loss of life from a resulting fire! Qualified electricians spend many years learning their trade with an...
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    Master Thread: Definitive 14-50 NEMA Outlet Guide

    I work in the electrical construction industry and EVERYONE knows HUBBELL Products to be the top of the line! Bryant is a very close 2nd. I don't get it, when it comes to electrical hardware and products I will only buy and install the best products in my home. Electrical work is NOT A HOBBY, it...
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    Difficult situation with a Condo, advice appreciated...

    Are these LICENSED Electrical contractors? There are to many variables with the information you were given? Just sticking a 100 Amp breaker in a 70 Amp rated panel got my attention. The wire size for 70 Amp vs 100 Amp is considerable, that just scares me. Someone is not being very truthful. I am...
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    Question on TeslaCam - Making copies

    I'm confused, how can I copy a route map from my model3. I'm planning a trip and want to stay at a particular hotel chain. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
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    Car wash Arizona

    There is a Robot Washer at Val Vista and Broadway, its a Chevron Station. Its not a pull thru will not damage your rims. $10 does a great job. Used it several times, no rim damage and good job.
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    Can't sign into YouTube - Plex fix not working

    Tried several ways to login You Tube, just doesn't work! What is Tesla going to fix this issue? Could always just use your smartphone, I suppose?
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    Help with High Electric Bill?

    Does your utility offer an off hours EV rate? Most utilities offer a EV rate to customers! I know PECO is an expensive electric company!
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    Can't get into Tesla app or web site

    I know I have witnessed Public Network Congestion on the Tesla Server Side. Unfortunately, this just a result of overwhelming traffic a certain times of the day. Considering how massive the Tesla Network actually is, the Tesla performance is incredibly good. I know this information does not fix...
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    Tesla Vehicle Data

    Does anyone know what happens to the data collected about our travel patterns and location information? Is this information available to 3rd party entities?
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    NEMA 14-50 Plug Meltdown / Near Fire

    Just remember Electric Work is a Professional Skill, not a Hobby!
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    Can't sign into YouTube - Plex fix not working

    I have the same You Tube problem with my NEW Model 3. Deliver date 12/30/2019. Does anyone think Tesla has a fix or do we just wait for the Tesla God to visit us?
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    Model 3 won't wake up from app OR in the car

    An we thought Windows 10 was a bit difficult!
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    WI FI and Wireless Antenna Location on Model 3

    EXCELLANT! That is the information I needed. Thank You!
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    WI FI and Wireless Antenna Location on Model 3

    Has anyone discovered the location of either the WI FI Antenna or Wireless Antenna physical location on the Model 3? I'm having problems connection to my home wireless Network and intermitant problems with the wireless service. Since I keep my Model 3 in a basement garage. I suspect I need to...
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    Why Do Electricians Charge So Much To Install EV Outlets?

    Just a national safety stat, %90 of deaths due to electrical accidents are a result of contact with LOW VOLTAGE! According to the National Electrical Code, LOW VOLTAGE is any voltage less than 600 Volts. Just saying! I agree %100 with the above comments, keep in mind these current ratings are...
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    Charging Issue Level 2 at Home

    I agree %100, poor or lose connections can make the average HOME DEPOT Electrician cry! Intermittant problems with Ckt breakers can be just as difficult to find. The first thing to look at is wire connections. Make sure ALL wire connections are tight, this includes the breaker, neutral buss and...
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    Blog Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

    Tesla Will face a lot of push back for junk made in china. If that is the grand plan, I will not be supporting Tesla Products. Have we not learned anything about the CHICOMS over the past months!
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    Hubbell 14-50R Receptacle (HBL9450A)

    Hubbell is the King of Electrical Parts, when IBM specs out electrical parts they always insist on Hubbell products. IBM will not warranty their product unless Hubbell parts are used. Leviton makes nice stuff, however you are comparing a YUGO to a Rolls Royce. Just saying
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    $4200 for a service panel upgrade?

    $4200 seems in line with the industry. Keep in mind ALL the existing circuits need to be disconnected and removed, the main service may have to be moved. The job should require a new electrical inspection and permits. Then ALL the existing circuits need to be installed in the new panel along...
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    Why Do Electricians Charge So Much To Install EV Outlets?

    You are %100 correct. Keep in mind a Licensed Electrician has been thru a 5 year apprentice program in addition to some additional undergradute study. Electricians in NYC attend school 2 nights a week and sometimes Saturday class. When the program has been completed many of the Electricians have...
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    Home charging NEMA 6-50 question

    Electrical work is not a hobby, it can be dangerous if not fatal. That is why we have licensed Electricians and Licensed Electrical Engineers. I work in the Electrical Construction industry, PLEASE contact a Licensed Professinal. Don't put your life or your families life at risk. Don't listen to...
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    No off-street parking - is my home-charging solution a bad idea?

    WOW! I work in the electrical construction design industry! You are creating a RISK beyond belief, not only are you violating about 40 sections of the National Electrical Code. You are putting yourself and the public at risk! There are 100 things that could go wrong and put people's lives at...