Volusiano said:
ebill3 said:
And to add to the other shortcomings, since the LEAF charge timer is in-op, it would appear that you can not get automatic charge termination at 80%.
Bill
Can you elaborate on this part for us, Bill? I wonder why any kind of mod to an EVSE would render the LEAF charge timer in-operable?
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your comments, most are correct. It does use both 120 and 240 connections. The system is simple and yes it does splice into the J cord. It is as safe as when you run a welder, saw bench or other 240 volt system on an extension cord, as commonly done at construction sites. How many problems are reported from doing this? Let me know if you can find one from properly used extensions. It is so easy to be very, very safe...simply plug the J connector in first then the 240 then the 120. and repeat this in reverse when charging is over as shown by the blue status lights. I hope you have GFCI on the 240 volt circuit if it bothers you. I don't but that is my choice and as a citizen of the USA I feel I can make most choices without government intervention. Even well known companies like Leviton make an extension box that bypasses the unnecessary Fed. Code rejecting making an extension cable connection to the car charger. To make and sell a fully modified system that doesn't meet the UL or Fed Codes like the EVSEadapter does cost more as the electronics have to be modified, but it doesn't do any more than charge your car at twice the 120 rate, unless you pay even more for their grade 2 upgrade and the "cheater" adapters so you can plug into a dryer outlet.
Bottom line.. if you want to charge at 240 volts you have choices and the FCL is the least expensive.