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plugging in two PIP's in one socket

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by knckdwntxt, Apr 26, 2012.

  1. knckdwntxt

    knckdwntxt Junior Member

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    Can anyone tell me if plugging in two PIPs into the same standard wallsocket is possible without blowing the circuit?
     
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    Each PIP draws 12 Amps, so it will blow the breaker even if you used a dedicated 20 Amp circuit.
     
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    since the maximum current draw is 12A per vehicle, 2 of them together could possibly add up to 24A, that's most likely to blow even a 20A circuit breaker, depending on many factors (ambient temperature, age/condition of circuit breakers, voltage drop etc)

    if you had a 30A 120V circuit (not likely to be found), it would work.

    usually found at RV parks, "TT-30"'s, that are 30A 120V outlets, you could plug 2 PiPs into one of those, with a TT-30 to standard outlet adapter and a splitter... thats about the only case I can think of where it would work.

    this link has a picture of a TT-30 to standard outlet adapter

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    drinnovation EREV for EVER!

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    Plugging them in is not a problem. Charging at the same time would be. But if you use the delayed charging feature you should be able to charge them both overnight..
     
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    knckdwntxt Junior Member

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    delayed charging is an excellent suggestion thanks!
     
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    It is a good idea! To be on the safe side, you can set one car's timer to an End time which is before the other car's Start time.