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Mount Charger Backplate and Feed Exterior Wires

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What happens here

From the interior side, use the cordless drill with a paddle bit to drill another hole through the wall, this time to the exterior where the Tesla Wall Connector will be mounted. Ensure this hole aligns with the conduit path and the intended charger location. On the exterior, securely mount the Tesla charger backplate to the house siding using appropriate mounting screws. Once the backplate is in place, feed the electrical conductors—specifically two #6 gauge wires (typically black and red for the two hot legs) and one #10 gauge ground wire (green or bare copper)—through the wall and into the charger backplate. Leave sufficient length to make connections.

Goal: Secure the charger mounting hardware and run the power wires from the interior conduit to the exterior charger

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill — Drilling the exterior hole and mounting the backplate
  • Paddle Bit — Drilling the exterior hole
  • Screwdriver — Securing the charger backplate
  • Wire Strippers — Stripping insulation from conductors
  • #10 AWG Ground Wire — Providing a safety ground connection
  • #6 AWG Conductors — Carrying the 240V power to the charger
  • Mounting Screws — Securing the backplate to the wall
  • Tesla Wall Connector Backplate Tesla — The mounting base for the Tesla EV charger

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feed my ROMX wire into the electrical panel, then start prepping my 3/4inch EMT conduit. I use my offset bender. I call it the little kicker. I bend it a 90° and then I strap it onto the wall. I then use my paddle bit again to drill outside so I can start mounting my Tesla charger back plate. I feed my conductors in two number sixes and one number 10 gauge ground cuz this is a 240 volt EV charger. No neutrals needed. I strip back my ROMX wire with my razor knife and got to be careful cuz this is a live electrical panel. I installed my 40 amp

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