-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
-
On today's TMC Podcast, we ask the question "What is the Tesla Cybercab?". Join us on YouTube live at 1PM and participate in the chat.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
Just an FYI that I picked up a 14-30 adapter for my UMC at the store and service center in Dania Beach, Florida earlier today.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
Now we just need a worthwhile solution for a 14-30 extension cord. Looking in some threads, my mind went in circles about various options from a 14-50 general extension, 14-50 EV only extension, L6-30 extensions, L6-50 extensions, L14-30 extensions. Just threw me for a loop!
I really doubt there would be many problems with the 14-30 adapters. It will only pull 24 amps where the 14-50 adapter will try and pull 40 amps.
Any connection using 40 amps has a greater potential to overheat than one only using 24 amps.
mtavel
Member
GasKilla
No Gas Know Peace
I still have a few extra 10-30s from my bulk buy of remaining inventory at a local SC. PM if you are interested in getting one.
Has anyone cut one open to see how they report max amperage to the UMC? I would assume it's a simple resistor. Though the connector on the UMC side is unusual, if it's not patented, costs to produce new adapters might be lower than one would suspect...
GasKilla
No Gas Know Peace
I sold everyone. Try calling your local service center and see if they have any left in stock.
GasKilla
No Gas Know Peace
Got this email from Telas today. FYI for anyone who has a 14-30 or older style connectors
"
Because safety is our top priority at Tesla, we want to inform you of an action we’re voluntarily taking to recall a small number of charging adapters.
This recall does not involve the Tesla Wall Connector, Universal Mobile Connector, or the NEMA 14‑50 or 5‑15 adapters that came standard with your Tesla and that most of our customers use for charging. It only involves NEMA 14‑30, 10‑30, and 6‑50 adapters, which are sold separately as accessories and which are used by relatively few of our customers.
In November 2016, we learned about two customers whose NEMA 14‑30 charging adapters overheated. These are the only two such incidents that we know of anywhere in the world and neither resulted in any injuries or property damage. However, out of an abundance of caution, we’re replacing NEMA 14‑30, 10‑30 and 6‑50 adapters that were made years ago by our original supplier.
If you have one of these NEMA 14‑30 adapters and regularly use it, you will receive a replacement from us within the next couple of weeks. Until then, we ask that you stop using your current adapter, and that you instead charge your car in a different way, such as with a Tesla Wall Connector or NEMA 14‑50 adapter (if you have one), or by Supercharging.
Although there have been no incidents with NEMA 10‑30 or 6‑50 adapters, they have some common elements with the NEMA 14‑30, so we will be replacing those as well. These replacements will take about three months to develop and manufacture. In the meantime, since none of these adapters has ever overheated, you can continue to use them if you do not have another way to charge your car.
For more information, including pictures of the relevant adapters, FAQs, and other details related to this recall, please visit the Recall Information page. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact us by phone at 877‑798‑3752 or by email at [email protected].
Thank you for being a Tesla owner. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Tesla | 3500 Deer Creek Road | Palo Alto, CA 94304
Privacy Policy |
"
"
Because safety is our top priority at Tesla, we want to inform you of an action we’re voluntarily taking to recall a small number of charging adapters.
This recall does not involve the Tesla Wall Connector, Universal Mobile Connector, or the NEMA 14‑50 or 5‑15 adapters that came standard with your Tesla and that most of our customers use for charging. It only involves NEMA 14‑30, 10‑30, and 6‑50 adapters, which are sold separately as accessories and which are used by relatively few of our customers.
In November 2016, we learned about two customers whose NEMA 14‑30 charging adapters overheated. These are the only two such incidents that we know of anywhere in the world and neither resulted in any injuries or property damage. However, out of an abundance of caution, we’re replacing NEMA 14‑30, 10‑30 and 6‑50 adapters that were made years ago by our original supplier.
If you have one of these NEMA 14‑30 adapters and regularly use it, you will receive a replacement from us within the next couple of weeks. Until then, we ask that you stop using your current adapter, and that you instead charge your car in a different way, such as with a Tesla Wall Connector or NEMA 14‑50 adapter (if you have one), or by Supercharging.
Although there have been no incidents with NEMA 10‑30 or 6‑50 adapters, they have some common elements with the NEMA 14‑30, so we will be replacing those as well. These replacements will take about three months to develop and manufacture. In the meantime, since none of these adapters has ever overheated, you can continue to use them if you do not have another way to charge your car.
For more information, including pictures of the relevant adapters, FAQs, and other details related to this recall, please visit the Recall Information page. If you need additional assistance, you can also contact us by phone at 877‑798‑3752 or by email at [email protected].
Thank you for being a Tesla owner. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Tesla | 3500 Deer Creek Road | Palo Alto, CA 94304
Privacy Policy |
"
mknox
Well-Known Member
I guess Tesla did not replace the UMC and 14-50 adapter in the US as they did in Canada. The new Canadian 14-50 limits charging to something below 40 amps (32 amps, I think) now. I still have my original 40amp UMC and adapter, however.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
The 14-50 when through a recall back in the day and has been fine for years. This is for the 14-30 (and 10-30 and 6-50 since they use the same internals).
Similar threads
