Fellow Leafers,
I have a 30amp 240v outlet in the basement, and for the times that I need a quicker charge, I was thinking of upgrading my L1 110v charger from Nissan to support both 120 and 240. However, since I rent, I cant simply start doing electrical work to extend the dryer 240v outlet in the basement.
I could however keep a 50ft 240v extension cord around, plus one end in the dryer outlet, the other end in the upgraded Nissan charger, and in theory that could work when I need it.
Questions...
Reading this... http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/index.php?title=EVSE's_(Electric_Vehicle_Supply_Equipment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false it says that I need an extension cord with
As such, if used with an extension cord, the extension should also have at least 12 AWG conductors.
Given this cord will simply be on the ground for 50 ft between a dry basement and the garage - thoughts? Anyone else out there doing that?
Other question - some are also rated by amps. The circuit is rated for 30amp - whats the charger rated at? Note I was thinking of this place for the upgrade http://evseupgrade.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In addition, if anyone has recommendations on what to buy. let me know.
I have a 30amp 240v outlet in the basement, and for the times that I need a quicker charge, I was thinking of upgrading my L1 110v charger from Nissan to support both 120 and 240. However, since I rent, I cant simply start doing electrical work to extend the dryer 240v outlet in the basement.
I could however keep a 50ft 240v extension cord around, plus one end in the dryer outlet, the other end in the upgraded Nissan charger, and in theory that could work when I need it.
Questions...
Reading this... http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/index.php?title=EVSE's_(Electric_Vehicle_Supply_Equipment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false it says that I need an extension cord with
As such, if used with an extension cord, the extension should also have at least 12 AWG conductors.
Given this cord will simply be on the ground for 50 ft between a dry basement and the garage - thoughts? Anyone else out there doing that?
Other question - some are also rated by amps. The circuit is rated for 30amp - whats the charger rated at? Note I was thinking of this place for the upgrade http://evseupgrade.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In addition, if anyone has recommendations on what to buy. let me know.