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Answer by Harper - Reinstate Monica for Is it okay/safe to load a circuit...
TLDR: not legal or safe, but such a high rate is probably gross overkill anyway.Many EVs and EVSEs have a convenient method for the user to adjust charging amps at will, for various reasons such as...
View ArticleAnswer by Ecnerwal for Is it okay/safe to load a circuit breaker to 90% of...
is it okay/safeNo, it's a code violation to run a continuous (more than 3 hours) load at more than 80%, (that includes 80.01% as being not permitted, much less 90%) and since code is written in blood,...
View ArticleAnswer by JD74 for Is it okay/safe to load a circuit breaker to 90% of its...
A 40 amp breaker shouldn't have more than 80 percent continuous load. My Tesla is capable of charging at 48 amps which would require a 60 amp breaker and the appropriate cable to support it. I only...
View ArticleIs it okay/safe to load a circuit breaker to 90% of its amperage rating?
To charge my EV I have a Level 2 Emporia EV Charging station (aka "EVSE") that is capable of outputting a maximum of 40 amps when using its included NEMA 14-50 plug on the supply side. Accordingly, in...
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