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Route Second EV Line

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What happens here

Install a second 40 AMP double-pole circuit breaker in the main electrical panel (if not already done in the previous step) for the second EV charger. Then, run the second electrical line using White 8/2 Romex Cable (NM-B) from the main electrical panel in the basement to the location of the second EV charger in the garage. This line should also be securely stapled to the joists and routed through any necessary structural elements.

Goal: Extend power to the second EV charger's intended location.

Tools and materials

  • 40 AMP Double-Pole Circuit Breaker — Providing overcurrent protection for the second EV charger circuit
  • Cable Staples — Securing the Romex cable to wooden joists
  • Drill — Drilling holes through joists or walls for cable routing
  • Hole Saw — Creating larger holes for cable pass-through if needed
  • Main Electrical Panel — Connecting the new circuit breaker for the second EV charger
  • Staple Gun — Fastening cable staples
  • White 8/2 Romex Cable — The electrical conductor for the second EV charger circuit

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two circuit breakers, each EV charger having its own circuit breaker. I put each charger on a 40 amp double pole circuit breaker due to load calculations. The customer had a 200 amp panel and we can't overload it. And then 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

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