Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this Recharge Rescue episode, I travel to Hillsboro, Oregon, to investigate and replace the NEMA 14-50 outlet that caused a small fire in Braydon's garage. Luckily, he has a SimpliSafe system that alerted him to the problem before it could turn deadly.
My recommended EV charging NEMA 14-50 receptacles:
Hubble: amzn.to/4eUYwlI
Leviton: amzn.to/3UiPPbo
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Use my "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon to save on your NACS adapter here: a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg
Order the Lectron Vortex NACS adapter here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2540907&u=2912074&m=96492&urllink=&afftrack=
Check out my new EV charging website: evchargingstations.com
Order one of my currently top-rated EV chargers:
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48-amp: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate-48/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Grizzl-E MINI: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-mini/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Emporia 48-amp: amzn.to/3EgDRGS
ChargePoint Home Flex: amzn.to/2V3Ye79
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48: amzn.to/4fTQqbR
Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: amzn.to/3TVd20G
EVIQO 48-amp: eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN
Tesla Universal Wall Connector: amzn.to/3DZWKBx
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Inspecting the problem at Braydon's home
04:06 Talking with Braydon about the problem
08:26 Decommissioning the NEMA 14-50 outlet and hardwiring the ChargePoint Home Flex
10:05 Talking with Pete, the Qmerit electrician
13:49 Talking with Braydon after the job is done
18:30 Inspecting the burned outlet
22:32 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
In this Recharge Rescue episode, I travel to Hillsboro, Oregon, to investigate and replace the NEMA 14-50 outlet that caused a small fire in Braydon's garage. Luckily, he has a SimpliSafe system that alerted him to the problem before it could turn deadly.
My recommended EV charging NEMA 14-50 receptacles:
Hubble: amzn.to/4eUYwlI
Leviton: amzn.to/3UiPPbo
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Use my "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon to save on your NACS adapter here: a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg
Order the Lectron Vortex NACS adapter here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2540907&u=2912074&m=96492&urllink=&afftrack=
Check out my new EV charging website: evchargingstations.com
Order one of my currently top-rated EV chargers:
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48-amp: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate-48/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Grizzl-E MINI: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-mini/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Emporia 48-amp: amzn.to/3EgDRGS
ChargePoint Home Flex: amzn.to/2V3Ye79
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48: amzn.to/4fTQqbR
Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: amzn.to/3TVd20G
EVIQO 48-amp: eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN
Tesla Universal Wall Connector: amzn.to/3DZWKBx
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Inspecting the problem at Braydon's home
04:06 Talking with Braydon about the problem
08:26 Decommissioning the NEMA 14-50 outlet and hardwiring the ChargePoint Home Flex
10:05 Talking with Pete, the Qmerit electrician
13:49 Talking with Braydon after the job is done
18:30 Inspecting the burned outlet
22:32 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
