xistent said:davewill said:How would we know without you telling us what is meant by "built"? I guess we know they builder left out the J1772 (and cable), but how are we to know what else they left out?xistent said:So i have read nearly this entire thread and looked on the Open EVSE site and still can seem to find an answer...
Can someone point me in the right direction. I am purchasing a built OpenEVSE, What is required for final assembly? I know I need the J1772.
chris1howell is selling a "built" package. I asked him in an email but I am sure he is busy. I was hoping someone here had already ordered a built package from him.
Chris is just selling the controller (built/kit) which, depending on how configured, may or may not include the LCD display & RTC. In addition to the controller, you will need to buy additional parts that are sized to suit the charging current requirements of your vehicle or limitations of the home wiring.
Besides the controller, what you need to complete a charging station system is a: relay, fuses (if needed), power plug (if powered by wall socket), J1772 Plug/Cable assembly, GFI current transformer, panel mount/water proof momentary switch, NEMA 4x enclosure (usually includes internal panel component mounting plate), gland nuts (2), and various hardware which includes wire, terminals, ferrite cores, ground block (unless the internal panel is used as such).
So, depending on the charging current, the parts and specifications will vary. Sourcing the parts that are suitable and at a reasonable price is the hardest part and subject to errors. Pricing of a complete system can vary widely depending on sources used and system specifications.
Once you have all the parts, the assembly is pretty trivial, however you may need to purchase specialized tools such as a ring terminal crimper or soldering iron.