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Install Cable Hatch Door

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Tips on EV Charger Installs, how much would you charge for this job? #electrician #ev

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What happens here

Identify a suitable location on the exterior wall near the EV charger that is clear of obstructions. This is where the charging cable will exit the garage. Use a hole saw or jigsaw to cut a hole through the interior drywall and the exterior siding/sheathing. The hole should be sized to accommodate the cable hatch door. Install the cable hatch door, feeding the EV charger's cable through it. Secure the hatch door to the exterior wall according to its manufacturer's instructions, ensuring a weather-tight seal to prevent water intrusion. This innovative solution allows the charging cable to pass directly outside.

Goal: Create a safe and weather-proof pass-through for the charging cable

Tools and materials

  • Cable Hatch Door RV Innovations — To provide a protected opening for the charging cable to pass through the wall
  • Cordless Drill DeWalt — Drilling pilot holes and securing the hatch
  • Hole Saw Milwaukee — Cutting the large circular hole for the hatch
  • Pencil/Marker — Marking cut lines
  • Tape Measure Stanley — Measuring and marking the cutout area
  • Mounting Screws — Securing the cable hatch to the wall
  • Silicone Sealant — Weatherproofing the cable hatch installation

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hardwired into the ChargePoint. And you might be wondering, "Where is the charging cord?" Well, here is a tip, guys. Goes right outside, and boom. See that? Probably never seen that before. EV charger install level 10,000 right here, okay? Instead of having the cord going under the garage door to charge your EV, we install a cable hatch door that the cord goes out, opens up like this, so

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