Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I was recently contacted by a follower whose NEMA 14-50 outlet melted and could have caused a fire in his home. I agreed to bring the local Qmerit contractor to his house to replace his burnt mess with a high-quality NEMA 14-50 outlet and supply him with a new EV charger as well.
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Order an EV-Charging Leviton NEMA 14-50: https://shorturl.at/bCyAz
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Check out my new EV charging website: evchargingstations.com
Order one of my currently top-rated EV chargers:
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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
02:02 Why using a NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging can be dangerous
11:29 Meeting with the homeowner, Fritz, and checking out his problem
15:15 The Qmerit electrical contractor inspects the problem and replaces the outlet
19:16 I speak with Fritz after the new outlet and charger is installed
22:09 Fritz made a video of him using the charger for his two EVs
26:09 I summarize the importance of using the right NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging
29:19 Do you have an EV charging problem? Let me know about it
29:51 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
I was recently contacted by a follower whose NEMA 14-50 outlet melted and could have caused a fire in his home. I agreed to bring the local Qmerit contractor to his house to replace his burnt mess with a high-quality NEMA 14-50 outlet and supply him with a new EV charger as well.
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Order an EV-Charging Leviton NEMA 14-50: https://shorturl.at/bCyAz
Need a Tesla Supercharger (NACS) adapter?
Use my "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon to save on an A2Z (NACS) adapter: 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
02:02 Why using a NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging can be dangerous
11:29 Meeting with the homeowner, Fritz, and checking out his problem
15:15 The Qmerit electrical contractor inspects the problem and replaces the outlet
19:16 I speak with Fritz after the new outlet and charger is installed
22:09 Fritz made a video of him using the charger for his two EVs
26:09 I summarize the importance of using the right NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging
29:19 Do you have an EV charging problem? Let me know about it
29:51 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
