Yes, you'd need a subpanel, as any outlets you add could get 50A from the breaker PLUS whatever your solar is generating. The 120v outlet without a proper breaker to limit current is super dangerous, as you'll definitely get 50A even at night, and even more during the day!
On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM Mark Hanson via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > > > > Hi Folks > > I was reading in Solar Power World where a California solar installer > adds a 14/50 240Vac 50A outlet on the same solar array 50a circuit (for EV > charging). We have added 120vac courtesy outlets on our solar array and > pass inspection even though NEC says solar must be on a dedicated circuit > (also tap off garage circuits that are not dedicated). I couldn’t find > anything direct on Google if it’s a code violation to add a 240V outlet > like we do a 120V outlet on the same 50A branch circuit? Does anyone know > if this is ok/code compliant? > I assume a local 50A breaker to the 14/50 outlet might be needed since > there’s two sources, 40A solar plus 50A from panel branch circuit. > > Best regards Mark > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240310/c3d769cc/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
