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Can I plug in at a NEMA 14 50 outlet?

Discussion in 'Prime Plug-in Charging' started by pbasch, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Right but if he was simply expecting the 5.5he charge, that’s should be ok. He’s plugging it in the 14-50 just as an opportunity charge.
     
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    Thanks. I'm willing to pay a little more for quality electronics, so maybe I'll pass on the cheap EVSEs. I need to get 240v to the garage first, but using the Toyota EVSE on 240v sounds like a good option. Or maybe I'll just put in a brand name EVSE.
     
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    See if you can find a used Toyota EVSE online or in a junkyard from a wrecked car.
     
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    I swear, THIS REALLY IS A GREAT OPTION. Plus it's close to being Free.

    Read this One post on page 4:
    Using the Primes 120v Charger at 240 Volts, Cost $20 !!! | Page 4 | PriusChat


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    it can be a bit pricey to pull a 240-volt circuit to your garage. There might be a cheaper way, turning on whether or not you have opposing 120V legs near by, going to different outlets. You can reassemble the two 120v legs of your home - as an easy way to get ~15amps @ 240V. The "quick220" appliance will get your 240V for less cost than running new breaker & lines to your service panel., unless that's how you want to go anyway. It meets UL & all other safety/compliance standards
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    B. Qualification of testing laboratories in the US is under OSHA, which recognizes about 15 labs to test products. Intertek Testing Services, an OSHA .....snip...

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    The garage only has a single 120V circuit, which is also shared with some lights in the house. I plan to run a 50A circuit to a subpanel at some point, since I might as well only do it once.
     
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    Is it ok to add and extension card to charger?if so Is there a better type of cord to buy? And does it matter the length? Or diameter of the cord?
     

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    Also ideas for covering cord from house cause have had a complaint about Cord being a danger over sidewalk!
     
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    Lol, this should be fun....

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    As a general rule, try to choose the shortest length cord that will effectively do the job, then pick a 12 AWG or better for safety.


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    Toyota specifically warns against it. As short as possible. To charge Your Prius at least 12/3, 10/3 is better.

    Sample 12/3 in lengths
    www.amazon.com/Foot-Lighted-Outdoor-Extension-Cord/dp/B019P9ZGGO

    Sample 10/3 in lengths

    www.amazon.com/Conntek-14513-Extension-Cord-Listed/dp/B00EVQL850

    To get over sidewalk

    www.amazon.com/dp/B0741PRVTQ
     
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    After looking at your pic, if it were me I'd build a "boom" that would mount on your side of the fence. This boom would be roughly 8 to 10 feet high and would swing out towards your car when needed. Your EVSE would of course be attached and would then hang down when charging.


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    I had difficulty finding booms for sale between 12 pound load and 3000 pound load. This might work, it is for a carwash:

    Je Adams Industries 180 Degrees Wall Mount Boom - 6090 - Je Adams Booms & Accessories - Auto
     
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    Can you kindly share what is wrong with those China-built L2 units that go around for ~$200? If you prefer, you can PM me instead.
     
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    Just re-read post #17...


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