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Why Condo & Townhome Owners in Aliso Viejo Struggle to Install EV Chargers—And How the DCC-9 Can Solve It
Many homeowners in condos and townhomes face a major roadblock when trying to install an EV charger: their electrical panel doesn’t have the capacity or available breaker space to support it. Most multi-unit residences have limited ampacity from the meter, meaning the existing service wasn’t designed for modern high-power loads like EV charging.
The Problem: Limited Panel Capacity
• Most condo panels are only 100A, already maxed out with existing circuits for appliances, HVAC, and lighting.
• No spare breaker space to add a dedicated 40A–50A EV circuit.
• Upgrading panel and meter service can cost thousands ($5,000–$15,000) due to permits, utility coordination, and HOA approval.
The Solution: The DCC-9 Load Management System
The DCC-9 smart load controller allows safe EV charging without upgrading your panel or meter service. Here’s how it works:
✅ Monitors your panel’s total electrical load in real time
✅ Automatically directs power to your EV charger when the panel has capacity
✅ Prevents overloads by cutting EV charging if your home is using too much power
✅ Allows a Level 2 EV charger (240V) to operate safely without costly infrastructure upgrades
Why You Should Call All Thingz Electric for Your EV Charger Installation
✔️ We specialize in EV charger installations for condos and townhom
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Comments (12)
Change over in non-metallic flex hmm
Since you used a Tesla charger (Wall Connector), all you needed was the dynamic power meter. $200 or so and 10/15 minutes to install. Just CT clamps and some sensor wires and the charger will manage itself based on available current.
Your local supply house sell them or did you have to special order it
After all of the “electricians” making uneducated comments on my posts about the DCC units i had to come see if they were doing the same to your post… and here they all are! lol scary how many of these guys don’t understand load calculations or what a service upgrade entails at all. 🫣 IYKYK. 🙌
🔥I need a few of those
Just do a panel change
Add a bigger panel . Wouldn't your breakers prevent overloading?
Just upgrade the panel 😂😂 the fuhhh
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I assume you load tested the existing sub panel.
Why this over a dcc-12?
Siemens Inhab Load Manager