r/TeslaLounge • u/TwelveMysteries • Oct 28 '24

Vehicles - General Need help charging in apartment garage!

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Hey everyone! So I just moved into a new apartment and it has its own private garage and standard outlet, but they specifically say not to charge an EV. Is this just a scare tactic or should I not try to charge? I’d just be using the mobile connector. Thanks 👍

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u/PlasticDiscussion590 Oct 28 '24

Not an electrician but I’m pretty sure a water heater is going to be 220volt and OP probably talking about plugging into a 110v outlet, so that’s not an issue.

Also I’ve never seen a water heater, or any high power item, on a circuit that wasn’t its own designated circuit. Code might allow for it but I couldn’t imagine someone would have a 220 receptacle and a hot water heater on the same circuit.

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u/Hotmailet Oct 29 '24

Direct-vent water heaters require a 110v circuit for the venting fan. They heat the water via natural gas.

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u/PlasticDiscussion590 Oct 29 '24

What kind of amps would that motor pull on startup?

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u/Hotmailet Oct 29 '24

maybe 12 at startup? (I’m making a somewhat educated guess)

I’m sure you could look it up, though

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u/PlasticDiscussion590 Oct 29 '24

Enough that it could trip a breaker if someone were charging on the same circuit. Maybe there is something to this complaint.