NEMA 14-50 plug is dangerously hot!!

[daveo4EV]

I think so. I wonder if the plug/connector can be cut and replaced... I can do a better job at that than Porsche.

Maybe something like this -- https://www.amazon.com/Camco-PowerGrip-Replacement-Transform-55255/dp/B000PGVZ30/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2W9NBBAFB12ML&keywords=NEMA+14-50+connector&qid=1658161715&sprefix=nema+14-50+connector,aps,123&sr=8-6

Or this -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086W8JHH...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

yeah the problem here is getting everthing spliced into the proprietary connector that connects to the PMC+/PMCC head-unit - but yeah a supply cable and better NEMA 14-50P unit would go a long ways towards improving the Porsche unit - but the PMC+/PMCC has other issues as noted in other threads and really really good EVSE's can be hand for $300 or less…even when you "fix" the supply cable you're left with other PMC+/PMCC quality issues…

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[mod72346]

Official from Porsche:

This is exactly the problem - a defective plug. I got a J+ Booster charger and it's cool as a cucumber.

 

[philbur]

I just hit mine with my thermal camera - pulling just under 9kw and the plug was topping out at 130-140F and cable was also warm 110-120 - I need to pull the pics from the thermal camera but getting warm. Its not getting really HOT like some other people.

 

[daveo4EV]

I just hit mine with my thermal camera - pulling just under 9kw and the plug was topping out at 130-140F and cable was also warm 110-120 - I need to pull the pics from the thermal camera but getting warm. Its not getting really HOT like some other people.

these numbers are in line with reasonable expectations - not excessive

when you say the plug - which end - the part that provides power to the EVSE? or the plug that is going into the vehicle on the driver/passenger side?

 

[philbur]

these numbers are in line with reasonable expectations - not excessive

when you say the plug - which end - the part that provides power to the EVSE? or the plug that is going into the vehicle on the driver/passenger side?

side into the Wall\14-50

The cable from the charger to the car didnt feel or look hot. I need to drive the car as im up to 80% and can check everything - ill just drive in race mode today

phil.

 

[Tooney]

How many more new threads will be added to this forum about Porsche EVSEs getting hot?
Almost seems like some people who discover hot PMCC/+ don't bother searching, reading and adding to the many existing threads on this topic.

PMCC/PMC+ box, cables, plugs, wall receptacle feel too hot? Instead of spending hundreds on a thermal imaging camera, use the money to buy a decent non-Porsche EVSE as recommended in a hundred posts on this forum.

 

[philbur]

How many more new threads will be added to this forum about Porsche EVSEs getting hot?
Almost seems like some people who discover hot PMCC/+ don't bother searching, reading and adding to the many existing threads on this topic.

PMCC/PMC+ box, cables, plugs, wall receptacle feel too hot? Instead of spending hundreds on a thermal imaging camera, use the money to buy a decent non-Porsche EVSE as recommended in a hundred posts on this forum.

Lots of threads on this - yes. I have had my thermal equipment for some time, this is just a good use of it. Overall I wish Porsche fixed their charger vs just neutering it. It is not functioning to the design.

 

[daveo4EV]

see here - https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...-related-porsche-ntsb-article-analysis.13902/

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