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View attachment 411482 View attachment 411483 View attachment 411484 View attachment 411485 I've had my Model 3 for two weeks. I ordered the Tesla HPWC prior to delivery. I have a Leviton 40A EVSE that I've used for my previous BMW i3 BEV and my current Chevy Bolt. Although it would add 35 MPH per hours charge, I wanted the Tesla HPWC first, and charging at 48A, 44 miles, the highest rate. Once I received it, I realized I would have to upgrade the wiring and I faced several obstacles with the install. Thought I just sell the HPWC since it was unopened. I considered several mounting locations but they were all complicated. What I finally decided, for ease of installation, and a short and straight 20 foot 6 AWG (THHN) wiring run in conduit to the electrical panel, was to mount my HPWC on the garage ceiling, directly above and left of my P3D's charge port. Perfect location, overall easy installation. I also ran about 12 feet of the 24 foot thick cable that connects to the car through the ceiling, looping it back down leaving about 12 feet. Out of sight HPWC and a easy manageable 12 foot cord. I can grab the cord one handed and insert it in one motion. The best home EVSE is one that's close by, and easily connected.
... What I finally decided, for ease of installation, and a short and straight 20 foot 6 AWG (THHN) wiring run in conduit to the electrical panel, was to mount my HPWC on the garage ceiling, directly above and left of my P3D's charge port. Perfect location, overall easy installation. I also ran about 12 feet of the 24 foot thick cable that connects to the car through the ceiling, looping it back down leaving about 12 feet. ...
Interesting idea but as others mentioned, it’s a code violation.
But also is cutting a hole in your drywall and running your TV power cord through it and people do that all the time.
Lol never said it was good but it’s done all the time!And that’s also a terrible idea, especially when it’s so easy to put an in-wall-rated conduit through the wall.
Lol never said it was good but it’s done all the time!
FWIW, I suspect heat in that orientation won’t be an issue since the unit is sealed anyway and does not depend on convection through it from outside air. Since the manual does not say anything about it, then the orientation thing is not a code violation. The accessibility issue might be. The running through the ceiling definitely is.
I would be fine with the plug hanging like that in a garage. I doubt moisture would be an issue as long as it is off the floor. Dust could potentially be depending on the environment, but I think a ton of folks don’t have a holster for theirs.
Thanks for sharing your install! Sorry if folks may be a little harsh. I like the creativity!
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. Eprosenx, thanks for you're electrical expertise. I've read most of your posts under "Battery & Charging", big help. Facts, just the facts. HPWC mounting, I believe I read "no lower than 15" and max height of 60". Not sure where I read it. For me, mounting on the ceiling put my HPWC in the best position for my use and the easiest for install. It's installed and wired properly. It's only slightly out of normal position. Someone else here mentioned they mounted their HPWC on the ceiling. Their electrician questioned the location, but later admitted it made sense. The HPWC is "solid state", with no moving parts, It doesn't know it's not vertical. Serviceability? A six foot step ladder to reach, and four screws and three electrical connection to remove in ten minutes. The issue with the charge cord? Twenty four feet is normally too long and nine feet would almost always be too short. I didn't have to route it the way I did, but for my daily need, it made sense to hide half of it. Someone said it was routed through a wall, it's not. It's routed through the 3/4" sheetrock garage ceiling into an open 12' high plus attic. If this was a unfinished garage, would it still be an issue? I can easily adjust the length of the exposed charge cable as required, even to facilitate outdoor charging. I do have a dark sock covering the charge handle, to protect from damage, debris, and moisture. I'm most surprised by the comment, "So, while I applaud you for thinking outside the box, that is a recipe for disaster. If it started a fire, an insurance adjuster would void any claim if it was found the wall connector caused it with not-to-code install". Please, quote me "to code" install? My reply, my HPWC is properly secured and wired. My charge cable remains in the garage, half divided by 3/4" sheet rock. In my opinion, my only sin, my installation doesn't look like a traditional EVSE. I'm open for further discussion, but be rationale.
Interestingly the install guide doesn’t mention anything on orientation ,
https://www.tesla.com/sites/default...nstallation_manual_80A_en_US.pdf?201612081439
It says “wall” right on the tin....
There is a contactor that closes when you start charging.The HPWC is "solid state", with no moving parts, It doesn't know it's not vertical.
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. Eprosenx, thanks for you're electrical expertise. I've read most of your posts under "Battery & Charging", big help. Facts, just the facts. HPWC mounting, I believe I read "no lower than 15" and max height of 60". Not sure where I read it. For me, mounting on the ceiling put my HPWC in the best position for my use and the easiest for install. It's installed and wired properly. It's only slightly out of normal position. Someone else here mentioned they mounted their HPWC on the ceiling. Their electrician questioned the location, but later admitted it made sense. The HPWC is "solid state", with no moving parts, It doesn't know it's not vertical. Serviceability? A six foot step ladder to reach, and four screws and three electrical connection to remove in ten minutes. The issue with the charge cord? Twenty four feet is normally too long and nine feet would almost always be too short. I didn't have to route it the way I did, but for my daily need, it made sense to hide half of it. Someone said it was routed through a wall, it's not. It's routed through the 3/4" sheetrock garage ceiling into an open 12' high plus attic. If this was a unfinished garage, would it still be an issue? I can easily adjust the length of the exposed charge cable as required, even to facilitate outdoor charging. I do have a dark sock covering the charge handle, to protect from damage, debris, and moisture. I'm most surprised by the comment, "So, while I applaud you for thinking outside the box, that is a recipe for disaster. If it started a fire, an insurance adjuster would void any claim if it was found the wall connector caused it with not-to-code install". Please, quote me "to code" install? My reply, my HPWC is properly secured and wired. My charge cable remains in the garage, half divided by 3/4" sheet rock. In my opinion, my only sin, my installation doesn't look like a traditional EVSE. I'm open for further discussion, but be rationale.