▲ | Astronaut3315 5 days ago | |
Also not an electrician. A concern for high current outlets in the US, such as NEMA 14-50, is that they weren't necessarily designed for a large number of plug/unplug cycles. Typically you'd plug your stove in and leave it there for years to decades. If you use the same 14-50 outlet for car charging, which is not uncommon, the contacts can lose their grip over time. End users may want to take their mobile EVSE with them and incur cycles on the outlet. Properly installed but worn 14-50s have been known to melt or even catch fire under these conditions. End users should prefer to have their EVSE(s) hardwired or installed with a higher grade outlet like Hubbell or Bryant. |