Anyone find a way to cover their wall charger that is mounted outside?

[SpencerR]

My wall charger is on the outside of my garage (because I unfortunately have to park outside) and I'm trying to find a way to cover it when not in use. Like a small BBQ cover with a cinch strap or elastic or something. I've tried googling ideas but haven't come up with anything yet. I know it's rated for outdoor use, but I figure I can get even more life out of it with protecting it from the sun and moisture.

 

[3sr+buyer]

Would an outdoor electrical junction box with large enough dimensions to mount the wall connector inside work?

 

[RayK]

I was thinking more along the lines of a wood box or an awning. Box would have to be big enough to allow draping the cord over the wall connector, where the awning doesn't have that problem but might not protect the WC as well.

 

[Regaj]

I have the same issue as the OP. No garage. My TWC is mounted on the outside of a shed 100' from the house. I think some sort of awning is all that is needed. If you're not too worried about aesthetics, a piece of shower curtain material - the flexible cottony type - draped down over the TWC would work. That's what I use for the window-entrance for my ham radio antennas into the house.

With a Tesla parked outdoors, I'm frankly more concerned with the charge port on the car itself. I'm in the habit of trying not to have the car plugged in during periods of rain.

 

[Bennny]

I’d get a lightweight plastic cover made up, on a hinge that you can lift up when required.

 

[jdcollins5]

Wall Chargers are made for outdoor use. Destination Chargers (Wall Chargers) are uncovered in parking lots.

 

[ScottNY]

My Wall Connector has been outside in sun, heavy storms and tons of snow. It’s in the same condition as the day I installed it. It’s designed for outdoors and is well engineered. I wouldn't worry about it. The exterior IS glass, so while it is a very strong glass, that’s the only thing to be careful of.

 

[davewill]

I wouldn't bother, personally, but you could consider a small, plastic, vertical garden shed.

 

[Ther0ck]

You need an aluminum box like this.

 

[SpencerR]

You need an aluminum box like this.

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well, i mean, my installed location in the OP picture shows that this wouldnt really work for me. im leaning toward just not worrying about it.

 

[thesmokingman]

well, i mean, my installed location in the OP picture shows that this wouldnt really work for me. im leaning toward just not worrying about it.

Well you put it next to a corner/ridge so move it or not?

 

[SpencerR]

Well you put it next to a corner/ridge so move it or not?

I mounted the charger in the best/most convenient location for my use, as most people do. So moving it isn't an option. As you can see, there isn't much space between the corner of the house and my fence.

 

[Bennny]

You need an aluminum box like this.

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That’s a pretty neat setup. What’s the black thing next to the charger?

 

[outdoors]

That’s a pretty neat setup. What’s the black thing next to the charger?

Tesla used to sell these. Dont see them in the store any longer.

 

[ucmndd]

im leaning toward just not worrying about it.

The right answer.

 

[FastEddieB]

Not quite the same situation, but I just put an “awning“ over an RV pedestal I put together to keep driving rain off the sub panel and receptacles. Here, plugged into the 50A 14-50 receptacle: