New Leviton 14-50 receptacle

[Maquis]

Leviton has apparently been aware of the failures of their $15 receptacles when used for EV charging. They have a new “EV” model that sells for about $50.

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[ocdxfv]

But can you get it at Home Depot???

 

[ocdxfv]

https://store.leviton.com/products/...utlet-heavy-duty-1450r?variant=44245120188646

 

[Maquis]

But can you get it at Home Depot???

No

 

[P. T. Magoo]

I don't like that they're not showing the back, where the wires attach. The wires should be cradled like in the Hubbell design, not squished by a screw. Meanwhile the Hubbell outlet is going for $64.99 on Amazon right now, albeit without the cute cartoon EV car.

 

[Maquis]

I don't like that they're not showing the back, where the wires attach. The wires should be cradled like in the Hubbell design, not squished by a screw. Meanwhile the Hubbell outlet is going for $64.99 on Amazon right now, albeit without the cute cartoon EV car.

The torque specs are 75 IN-LBS, it almost has to be a saddle clamp. But I agree, I’d like to see it.

 

[Scooby24]

I don't like that they're not showing the back, where the wires attach. The wires should be cradled like in the Hubbell design, not squished by a screw. Meanwhile the Hubbell outlet is going for $64.99 on Amazon right now, albeit without the cute cartoon EV car.

They are calling for 75 in lbs.. Safe to say they aren't using a screw at those torque values. I would bet good money the design is robust like Hubbell's. And at that price, it would probably be a good alternative option if it's going to be made more accessible.

edit: whoops guess I should have kept scrolling to see @Maquis already concluded the same.

 

[AngryMan]

Leviton has apparently been aware of the failures of their $15 receptacles when used for EV charging. They have a new “EV” model that sells for about $50.

Is it actually new or just a rebranded version of the failed ones ?

 

[HuntingPudel]

The real question is whether they’ve upgraded their 6-50R.

FWIW, I have been using a Leviton surface-mount 6-50R for 10 years with no issues.

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Or for about the same price, you can get a trusted Bryant from Amazon or Grainger.

https://www.amazon.com/Bryant-Electric-9450FR-Straight-Receptacle/dp/B003A2R9RM/

 

[Maquis]

Is it actually new or just a rebranded version of the failed ones ?

It is different. If you look at the front view, the contact areas in the slots are full-length. The old ones had a half-length contact on the right side of each slot. The 70 in-lbs torque spec would point to a more robust wire terminal.

I won’t go as far to say it will perform as well as the Hubble/Bryant until we get some reports of actual use.

 

[Kyle]

Leviton has apparently been aware of the failures of their $15 receptacles when used for EV charging. They have a new “EV” model that sells for about $50.

Be aware... When I installed a 14-50 receptacle for my Mach E charger it didn't pass inspection because it didn't have GFCI protection at the breaker panel. That type of breaker is over 400 dollars and I hear they don't work very well with plug in car chargers or the Ford car charger because they trip a lot or have melting issues from bad connections. (the tension on the metal plug gets worn and makes poor contact over time) Instead I spent about the same amount of money for a better charger, a 48 Amp Charge Point charger that is hard wired and has built in circuit protection. Passed inspection and works with no problems and no unexpected circuit tripping or fire hazard.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Leviton has apparently been aware of the failures of their $15 receptacles when used for EV charging. They have a new “EV” model that sells for about $50.

Glad to see Leviton has realized their cheap units aren't up to the job and that there is a market for EV-rated outlets.

 

[AngryMan]

Be aware... When I installed a 14-50 receptacle for my Mach E charger it didn't pass inspection because it didn't have GFCI protection at the breaker panel. That type of breaker is over 400 dollars and I hear they don't work very well with plug in car chargers or the Ford car charger because they trip a lot or have melting issues from bad connections. (the tension on the metal plug gets worn and makes poor contact over time) Instead I spent about the same amount of money for a better charger, a 48 Amp Charge Point charger that is hard wired and has built in circuit protection. Passed inspection and works with no problems and no unexpected circuit tripping or fire hazard. from a plug in type charger.

I can verify the tripping . Been there. Done that .STILL doing that ! ChargePoint but not hardwired . Sometimes it will go for weeks without tripping after a charge . I thought it could have something to do with the clothes dryer but it tripped this week without a laundry load ...BACK TO THE LAB !

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