limitless__ t1_ir1hfjx wrote on October 4, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Are you sure about this 8 gauge requirement? I have a Grizzl-E EVSE and it can handle 6 gauge just fine since it can deal with a 50 amp circuit and power at 40 amps.

Loon610 OP t1_ir1i3vo wrote on October 4, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Thanks, for the info. That’s the charger I’m looking at, I noticed the owners manual called for 8 gauge, and my understanding has always been unless it stats otherwise that’s what you have to use. I emailed them asking about the 6 gauge, but haven’t got a response. Did you ask them or just wire it up and figure it out that way?

nocturnal311 t1_ir2nuge wrote on October 4, 2022 at 9:49 PM

If it fits under the terminal it should be fine

aimfulwandering t1_ir3gmum wrote on October 5, 2022 at 1:25 AM

I mean, no not really? The manual indeed does call for 8awg max, and also calls for crimp connectors: https://grizzl-e.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Grizzl-E_Generation2Firmware_Manual_V1.8.pdf

That’s a pretty horrible terminal block design IMO, but it is what is it is.

I’d recommend bringing your 6WG to a disconnect, and then wiring #8 thhn or thwn in the short piece of conduit from the disconnect to the EVSE. Or, alternatively, just install a NEMA 14-50 outlet on the #6 and plug it in.

Check your local code though: a disconnect may be required anyways.