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I plugged my Taycan in this morning and about an hour later, my wife smelled burning plastic. My NEMA 14-50 receptacle was melting in the garage. It was installed by a trusted electrician but they weren‘t well Experienced in EVs. Btw, the charger has been plugged in for months without being moved. And I have been using this outlet since receiving my 4S in May. 12,000 miles have pulled a lot of kW through this receptacle with no prior problems.

Based on resesrch on other EV forums, certain brands of receptacles have this problem. They seem to be the $8-$15 receptacles that are available at the big box stores. Look up your brand and make sure your outlet is one that an an electrical supply or industrial supplier would sell. Plan to spend $50 or more. I am also replacing my breaker that never tripped and clearing anything combustible from the shelves above my receptacle. And buying another charger supply cable for a cool $115.... But it’s cheaper than a real fire.

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This can happen when the wire nuts that hold the wire in the back get loose. I had one of these cheap receptables that after a few years the nuts would not stay tight and I had it replaced by a new one.
 

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hubble nema 14-50 industrial/commercial socket - like $80 but you can feel the weight of the unit
 

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I plugged my Taycan in this morning and about an hour later, my wife smelled burning plastic. My NEMA 14-50 receptacle was melting in the garage. It was installed by a trusted electrician but they weren‘t well Experienced in EVs. Btw, the charger has been plugged in for months without being moved. And I have been using this outlet since receiving my 4S in May. 12,000 miles have pulled a lot of kW through this receptacle with no prior problems.

Based on resesrch on other EV forums, certain brands of receptacles have this problem. They seem to be the $8-$15 receptacles that are available at the big box stores. Look up your brand and make sure your outlet is one that an an electrical supply or industrial supplier would sell. Plan to spend $50 or more. I am also replacing my breaker that never tripped and clearing anything combustible from the shelves above my receptacle. And buying another charger supply cable for a cool $115.... But it’s cheaper than a real fire.

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@Td78 Thanks for the heads up. So sorry and glad your wife caught this and limited the damage.
Do you know what your brand of socket was?
 

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Thanks. Contacted my electrician this morning to change mine to the Hubbell this week after reading Td78's post. Just wanted to know what his was as I suspect I may have the same that burned.
Make sure you are using a 6 gauge wire for 50 amps. Anything higher than that, you are asking for trouble. I agree if your breaker is old from the quote above but that probably wouldn't melt the receptable.
 

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Make sure you are using a 6 gauge wire for 50 amps. Anything higher than that, you are asking for trouble. I agree if your breaker is old from the quote above but that probably wouldn't melt the receptable.
Yes already installed and using for past 3 m months with 6 gauge wire. Bumping up to 60 amp breakers when the electrician installs the Hubbell.
 


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Yes already installed and using for past 3 m months with 6 gauge wire. Bumping up to 60 amp breakers when the electrician installs the Hubbell.
Check with your electrician but if you have a 50 amp receptacle, you should have a 50 amp breaker. A 60am breaker won't trip if the receptacle has an issue. I am not an electrician but it is rule number 1, match the AMPS to the breaker and the receptacle. There is no value in a 60 amp breaker unless you have a 60 amp receptacle and then your plug won't fit.

BTW, my order is for a Carmine Red 4S+, what interior did you get? I did Black/Limestone
 

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Check with your electrician but if you have a 50 amp receptacle, you should have a 50 amp breaker. A 60am breaker won't trip if the receptacle has an issue. I am not an electrician but it is rule number 1, match the AMPS to the breaker and the receptacle. There is no value in a 60 amp breaker unless you have a 60 amp receptacle and then your plug won't fit.

BTW, my order is for a Carmine Red 4S+, what interior did you get? I did Black/Limestone
Appreciate the comments. My electrician is good and have know him for years, so I trust him and he will do what is required.
Just want to make certain the garage does not burn down.
Congrats on the Carmine Red. You will enjoy it!
I did not spec my vehicle as I got it from my Porsche center with a few hundred miles on it. CPO six year unlimited warranty other goodies added and a very good price.
Image of interior included for you.

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Make sure your electricians torque the screws that hold the wires to spec. Every 14-50 receptacle has a torque spec for its screws and electrician rarely follow it. If your electrician does not have a torque screw driver then you know he is not up to the task.
 

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Appreciate the comments. My electrician is good and have know him for years, so I trust him and he will do what is required.
Just want to make certain the garage does not burn down.
Congrats on the Carmine Red. You will enjoy it!
I did not spec my vehicle as I got it from my Porsche center with a few hundred miles on it. CPO six year unlimited warranty other goodies added and a very good price.
Image of interior included for you.

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Did you get the passenger screen (hard to tell) and if so, what do you think of it? Can you run a separate phone to it so you can drive and have your calls on the main PCM and your passenger have their phone hooked to the other screen? Does Carplay work on the passenger screen from the linked phone? There is very little on what the passenger screen actually does. I ordered as a party trick but I hope it is somewhat useful.
 
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@Td78 Thanks for the heads up. So sorry and glad your wife caught this and limited the damage.
Do you know what your brand of socket was?
@REIL Thank you. It was Leviton brand. This happened to be the same brand with which many others on T forums had nearly identical problems. I heard good things about the Hubbell brand. And Cooper too. Thanks all for the advice.
 

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@REIL Thank you. It was Leviton brand. This happened to be the same brand with which many others on T forums had nearly identical problems. I heard good things about the Hubbell brand. And Cooper too. Thanks all for the advice.
Thank you. Mine is Leviton. It will be changed to the Hubbell this week. Your PSA is greatly appreciated.
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