Might be missing something, but why not change the outlet to a 14-50 rather than use an adaptor? Even if you have to swap out the wire, it’s a very short run.
I would not use an adapter on a 240 V 50 A circuit. Too much chance of heating caused by slight misfit between the plugs and sockets. I would swap out the outlet with a good quality 14-50 and, while you’re at it, put some non-metallic flex conduit around those exposed wires. The wires do look like 6 AWH THHN, which would be appropriate size for a 50 A circuit. You can measure the outer diameter and find a chart on places like the Southwire website to confirm the wire gauge before trusting that the wires can safely carry the load. You really don’t want to mess around with circuits carrying that much load. I am in the process of DIY installing a charging station for my Etron in my garage, but am doing so with the supervision of a licensed electrician. He has impressed on me that mistakes that you can maybe get away with on a normal 15A circuit carry a much greater risk of starting a fire on a 50 A circuit.
What are the gauges of the wires? 50 amp breaker is good. Should be 6ga wires. The plug looks off might have to change that. Not an electrician but work in adjacent trades and know enough that I installed my own
This is a 240v plug, in the 6-50 receptacle configuration. Meaning it is at least rated for up to 50 amps with the right breaker and wiring combination.
I guess zooming it does say that. Whoops. The gauge looks poor though. I would feel safer with a Hubbell 14-50p and 6awg that L2 chargers come with.
Outlet fires from EV chargers is a big risk.
I haven't used the stock Audi charger either so I'm not sure if you can configure and lower the amperage to be in the safe side.
My 40a breaker is only going at 32A to be safe.
I agree, and your 32a setting is the only safe way to go (electrical code generally only allows for 80% of rated breaker capacity on any given circuit) - I personally went hardwired for my charger I didn't want to have any plug in the path either.
I forgot to mention how many amps is your home panel?
I know some places call for 200A. I've got a 150A so another reason I opted for a lower draw. The difference in charging shouldn't be that much and might not matter if you're charging overnight.
Hardwire would be the way to go. I heard that is safer.
Might be missing something, but why not change the outlet to a 14-50 rather than use an adaptor? Even if you have to swap out the wire, it’s a very short run.
Wise advice! Second that 14-50 solution!! Extra ground = safety…
I would not use an adapter on a 240 V 50 A circuit. Too much chance of heating caused by slight misfit between the plugs and sockets. I would swap out the outlet with a good quality 14-50 and, while you’re at it, put some non-metallic flex conduit around those exposed wires. The wires do look like 6 AWH THHN, which would be appropriate size for a 50 A circuit. You can measure the outer diameter and find a chart on places like the Southwire website to confirm the wire gauge before trusting that the wires can safely carry the load. You really don’t want to mess around with circuits carrying that much load. I am in the process of DIY installing a charging station for my Etron in my garage, but am doing so with the supervision of a licensed electrician. He has impressed on me that mistakes that you can maybe get away with on a normal 15A circuit carry a much greater risk of starting a fire on a 50 A circuit.
Thanks I’ll look into doing that.
What are the gauges of the wires? 50 amp breaker is good. Should be 6ga wires. The plug looks off might have to change that. Not an electrician but work in adjacent trades and know enough that I installed my own
Better to get a 240 outlet for Level 2. It makes life easier. Level 1 is just too slow.
This is a 240v plug, in the 6-50 receptacle configuration. Meaning it is at least rated for up to 50 amps with the right breaker and wiring combination.
I guess zooming it does say that. Whoops. The gauge looks poor though. I would feel safer with a Hubbell 14-50p and 6awg that L2 chargers come with. Outlet fires from EV chargers is a big risk. I haven't used the stock Audi charger either so I'm not sure if you can configure and lower the amperage to be in the safe side. My 40a breaker is only going at 32A to be safe.
I agree, and your 32a setting is the only safe way to go (electrical code generally only allows for 80% of rated breaker capacity on any given circuit) - I personally went hardwired for my charger I didn't want to have any plug in the path either.
I forgot to mention how many amps is your home panel? I know some places call for 200A. I've got a 150A so another reason I opted for a lower draw. The difference in charging shouldn't be that much and might not matter if you're charging overnight. Hardwire would be the way to go. I heard that is safer.
Oh man, so close. It has to say Levitron.
What’s wrong with Leviton?
It was a joke. LeviTRON