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Homeowner installs 240V garage outlet for EV charger
Original: Finally have time to do a few projects around the house. Got the parts together and installed a 30A, 240V receptacle in
A homeowner has installed a 30-amp, 240-volt receptacle in the garage to power an electric vehicle charger, finally finding time for the project. Because the house uses electric baseboard heating plus a mini-split heat pump, the electrical panel is near capacity, so a larger 50-amp circuit was not added.
Why now: It reflects a common dilemma for EV owners fitting home charging into older or fully loaded electrical panels.
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- Finally have time to do a few projects around the house. Got the parts together and installed a 30A, 240V receptacle in the garage for the charger. With electric baseboard heat and a mini-split heat pump, the panel is near capacity, so I didn't put in a 50A circuit. As it is,… · Sir_Osis_of_Liver@beige.party · 1
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