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Cost to install 50 amp breaker7/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Since the PMC+/PMCC only use 3 wires - two hots + ground - there is no issue with any of these adapters… NEMA 10-50 adapter (although I've never seen/encountered a 10-50 plug - I hear they exist) In this case we're simply converting one type of 240V/50 amp plug to another 240V/50 amp plug so we're good There is NO risk (or minimal risk) to using adapters like this as long as you're bridging the same "amps" So $250 in parts and two hours of labor (could've been an hour) - and boom we have a 50 amp EV charging circuit - I had 15 ft of left over wire which I'm going to make into an NEMA 6-50 extension cord.Ĭlick to expand.this is a great option for an EV road warrior kit - and one I recommend - I have a very very hard time believing 14" additional inches of wire/cable is honestly any risk what so ever If you have room in your main panel for a new breaker - and the main panel is located close to your garage - this does not have to be a big deal - however it can be way way way more expensive IF your panel is full and not well located vs. ![]() The install was Trivial because the main 200 amp panel was on the opposite side of the wall from from the Garage - here are the pics…new parts are circled in RED ![]() Total parts cost = $215.53 - more than 50% of cost is 3 items - high-quality outlet, breaker, wire ($189.24 87%) $3.91 - face plate for the NEMA 6-50 plug.$49.99 - high quality NEMA 6-50 outlet.It took two hours of labor (could've done it in an hour but I was training my son to do the work) Today was an example of a Trivial 50 amp install - my son graduated College and is starting his new job Aug 22 - he got an apartment in the city near work - and his land lord approved me adding a 50 amp circuit NEMA 6-50 plug to his apartment ![]()
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