Disconnect for car charger

[Leespark57]

Art 625.43 requires a disconnect for car chargers rated more than 60 amps or 150 volts to ground. Would a padlockable device like this suffice?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Siemens-Padlock-for-2-in-Quad-Circuit-Breakers-ECPLD2P/202315448

Thanks

 

[MAC702]

Um, that's not a disconnect, that's a lockout device for a breaker (which might be a disconnect). Or am I missing something?

This is a disconnect like we commonly use for residential HVAC equipment. I know nothing about car charger requirements.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-6...-Fuse-Metallic-AC-Disconnect-HNF60R/205785642

 

[Leespark57]

The code says the disconnect means shall be lockable open in accordance with 110.25. I believe device show would comply with 110.25 but wanted others opinions. Some inspectors are requiring a disconnect within sight.

 

[FionaZuppa]

std hvac disco (fused or not) will suffice. mount it next to the charger unit. or, use a Siemens LNF222R if you like the quick arm/handle style disco, which is way faster than std blade style enclosures that you have to open to do disco. imo, arm/handle styles are safer.

i always wondered what is meant by "in sight".

if i mount disco and charger in corner of garage, but the actual charge cable allows me to charge outside where i cant see disco or charger, is the disco "in sight" ???

 

[Leespark57]

For a car charger, it doesn't state that the disconnect needs to be in sight. Just wondering inspectors would consider the padlocking device on the circuit breaker to be code compliant.

 

[FionaZuppa]

For a car charger, it doesn't state that the disconnect needs to be in sight. Just wondering inspectors would consider the padlocking device on the circuit breaker to be code compliant.

does it call for a separate disco at the charger location ??

 

[Leespark57]

The manufacturers instructions only refer to installation to meet local code etc.

 

[jumper]

std hvac disco (fused or not) will suffice. mount it next to the charger unit. or, use a Siemens LNF222R if you like the quick arm/handle style disco, which is way faster than std blade style enclosures that you have to open to do disco. imo, arm/handle styles are safer.

i always wondered what is meant by "in sight".

if i mount disco and charger in corner of garage, but the actual charge cable allows me to charge outside where i cant see disco or charger, is the disco "in sight" ???

In Sight From (Within Sight From, Within Sight).
Where this Code specifies that one equipment shall be “in
sight from,” “within sight from,” or “within sight of,” and so
forth, another equipment, the specified equipment is to be visible
and not more than 15 m (50 ft) distant from the other.

 

[jumper]

For a car charger, it doesn't state that the disconnect needs to be in sight. Just wondering inspectors would consider the padlocking device on the circuit breaker to be code compliant.

You are on the 2017, but I glanced at my 2014 and unless something changed then yes I believe that the device is acceptable.