Post by joeth on Aug 3, 2016 17:00:42 GMT 11
With reference to the last three posts in this thread, one frustration I have with our Leaf is the clunky business of coiling and uncoiling the charging cable and getting it back after use into the crappy carry bag in the boot (a definite design fail/afterthought in my view).
I have in mind building a rain-proof box around the charging outlet next to our driveway and leaving the cable coiled in there, unless I know I will need it on a trip. It would only be necessary to extend it a couple of metres when charging. I am aware that there are situations where having a live power cable coiled is advised against, but believe the active current on the trickle charge would not give rise to issues of that sort. In normal use it is partly coiled anyway - I assume other users don't extend it fully when charging - only as far as they need to.
Do other members have any good tricks/advice about managing the cable, and/or advice on the electrical safety issue?
I have in mind building a rain-proof box around the charging outlet next to our driveway and leaving the cable coiled in there, unless I know I will need it on a trip. It would only be necessary to extend it a couple of metres when charging. I am aware that there are situations where having a live power cable coiled is advised against, but believe the active current on the trickle charge would not give rise to issues of that sort. In normal use it is partly coiled anyway - I assume other users don't extend it fully when charging - only as far as they need to.
Do other members have any good tricks/advice about managing the cable, and/or advice on the electrical safety issue?
