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Install First Tesla Wall Connector

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What happens here

At the first EV charger's designated location in the garage, use a hole saw to bring the electrical line (Romex cable) out of the wall. Install a 3/4 inch EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit from the wall opening down to the mounting location of the Tesla Wall Connector. Strip the outer jacket of the Romex cable back and sleeve the individual conductors into the EMT conduit. Connect these conductors to the Tesla Wall Connector, maintaining a continuous hardwired connection. Securely mount the Tesla Wall Connector to the wall using appropriate hardware.

Goal: Mount and wire the first EV charger in the garage.

Tools and materials

  • 3/4 inch EMT Conduit — Protecting the electrical conductors from the wall to the charger
  • Conduit Bender — Bending EMT conduit to achieve desired angles
  • Conduit Connectors — Securing the conduit to the wall and charger
  • Hole Saw — Creating an opening in the wall for the electrical cable
  • Mounting Hardware — Attaching the charger and conduit to the wall (screws, anchors)
  • Romex Cable — The electrical wiring from the panel
  • Tesla Wall Connector Tesla — The electric vehicle charging unit
  • Wire Strippers — Stripping insulation from the electrical conductors

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I ran my two electrical lines using white 82 Romex cable, which is rated for residential basement. I stapled the wire to the joist and shot both electrical lines out to the garage using a hole saw. Here I'm about to install the first Tesla wall connector. I installed 3/4 inch EMT conduit and stripped the Romex cable back and I sleeved it into the conduit to keep a continuous hardwire connection. First Tesla charger done. Now, this is the second one. I made sure to ground my metal box since I'm switching from Romex into EMT conduit. I then torque my wire connections, my two

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