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Post by quaternary on Aug 23, 2014 11:26:52 GMT 11
I know the Leafs can consume 3.3kW in the major overseas markets, but are we really sure that our Australian Leafs are really capable of consuming 3.3kW? that we are sure of we've had plenty of people measure the amps. when we use the chargepoint public charger they measure the power as well. which also confirms it. where is the nearest charger on plugshare to you ? I'll tell you if it's powerful enough to test your theory. That's great feedback - thanks for that. Interesting to hear that the chargepoint public charger displays that information. Re my nearest plugshare - I'm over here in Christchurch, New Zealand, so I suspect my nearest one is a couple of time zones over to the West. And go the All Blacks tonight
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Post by gabzimiev on Aug 23, 2014 12:45:24 GMT 11
ugh Christchurch is up there with Hobart Tasmania.... only one plugshare entry api.plugshare.com/view/location/44256 to what I’ve heard the Nissan dealerships have the compact 7kw units (electrobay) units so the one at the dealership will charge at 15amps but I don't think it will tell you that. you could only work it out by looking at the rate of charge time how long it takes by the amount of bars/% increase.
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Post by quaternary on Sept 20, 2014 13:26:29 GMT 11
ugh Christchurch is up there with Hobart Tasmania.... only one plugshare entry api.plugshare.com/view/location/44256 to what I’ve heard the Nissan dealerships have the compact 7kw units (electrobay) units so the one at the dealership will charge at 15amps but I don't think it will tell you that. you could only work it out by looking at the rate of charge time how long it takes by the amount of bars/% increase. Hi gabzimiev, yes you are right about Nissan Christchurch have an Elektrobay unit. I've just got one installed too, and I've just checked to see what the power draw is - via the old trusted see-how-fast-the-spinny-powerboard-meter-wheel-turns-with-everything-turned-off method. And yes, it is indeed somewhere around 16 to 17 Amps - so you are right again. So overall, 58% more power than the manufacturer-supplied EVSE 'brick'; awesome.
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Post by lesmando24 on Sept 20, 2014 18:37:11 GMT 11
My LEAF definitely consumes 3.662KW and sits there for a long time according to the meter I have. But I do have 245V as I live across from the local transformer.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 10:04:20 GMT 11
BMW 8A EVSE made by Clipper Creek costs $1502 incl GST.
on the plus side it has a long EVSE to wall plug lead. have emailed clipper creek to see if they can do the same with their standard 15 amp aussie model.
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Post by jacky on Dec 17, 2014 21:42:34 GMT 11
BMW 8A EVSE made by Clipper Creek costs $1502 incl GST. on the plus side it has a long EVSE to wall plug lead. have emailed clipper creek to see if they can do the same with their standard 15 amp aussie model. I am also interested to know. Please post their replies here. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 9:42:52 GMT 11
currently i use a 8m 15amp extension to extend the short leads. found it at Metro Home Hardware in Joondalup thanks to meeting a lady at the Craigie Tavern who works there. Gave her a lift to my first overnight Telethon. ECU gets lots of their electrical stuff from Metro Bunnings only sells 10m+ 15 amp extension leads. www.aussietradesupplies.com.au/catalogue/trade_tools/heavy_duty_leads/R2908
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Post by jacky on Dec 18, 2014 22:43:59 GMT 11
I am using a 15m extension lead from Bunnings with the Nissan EVSE.
I am planning to buy a Clipper Creek 15A EVSE later next year. In case the EVSE breaks down, I can still have a slower Nissan EVSE to charge the car.
If Clipper Creek can make a longer wall plug lead, I can eliminate the extension lead.
I don't want any extension leads. It is just one more thing that can go wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 16:48:11 GMT 11
Had reply from will Barrett. They can do it on the 10 amp but he is checking on the 15
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 16:48:50 GMT 11
Hello Joseph, I just wanted to let you know I am still working on confirming this. I know we can do it with the 10A AS3112 plug, but for some reason there is question around the 15A version. I will let you know once I have a solid answer. Will Barrett Inside Sales Manager ClipperCreek Inc. Phone 530-887-1674 ex.303 Fax 530-887-8527 From: Joseph Law [mailto:g4qber#gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 4:03 AM To: Will Barrett Cc: Patrick_finnegan-Aeva2012 Finnegan Subject: Re: 32 amp charging for australia Hi will Is it possible to order an Aussie 15 amp evse with a long lead like the Bmw 8 amp unit ? image1.PNG
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Post by jacky on Dec 24, 2014 21:47:14 GMT 11
Thanks Joseph.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 11:47:28 GMT 11
Hi Jacky Just had a thought. You could get one of these though may not be accredited for australia. I sold mine to acmotor few years ago and he also bought another. You will need to put an Aussie 15 amp plug on the end. charge-amps.com/spark/say goodbye to the EVSE lunch boxes
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Post by jacky on Dec 31, 2014 16:19:21 GMT 11
Hi Jacky Just had a thought. You could get one of these though may not be accredited for australia. I sold mine to acmotor few years ago and he also bought another. You will need to put an Aussie 15 amp plug on the end. charge-amps.com/spark/say goodbye to the EVSE lunch boxes Thanks for the suggestion. How did you find that? Do you know how much is that? How did you "put" a 15 amp plug on it? I found it from your other posts. But I wasn't able to find a 15A AU plug to Schuko adaptor. If I can find a 10A AU and a 15A AU adaptors, it will be a very attractive solution as I can use it anywhere in Australia. Not accredited maybe an issue. I think Clipper Creek is accredited.
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Post by gabzimiev on Dec 31, 2014 17:21:25 GMT 11
Not accredited maybe an issue. I think Clipper Creek is accredited. actually by the looks of it the spark has more certification charge-amps.com/spark/ it is IEC 61851 and EMC tested with CE European certification the www.clippercreek.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ClipperCreek-ECS-15-20.pdf clipper creek has only IEC 61851 with CE European certification. the important note is neither have Australian certification RCM (this replaced the c-tick) looking at the other specs clipper-creek rate the heat to 50dC charge amps only 40dC, and I don't quite see the point of having a RCD in the plug of the EVSE (in the spark) if you cut the cable between the wall and the plug you are still going to get an electric shock. although AS3000 has stated that all powerpoints need a RCD for the last 10ish years anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 18:53:53 GMT 11
acmotor (Tuarn) on the AEVA forums disassembled the Schuko plug and put on a 15 Amp aussie plug. The great thing with the chargeamps EVSE is that the ends of the wires have been terminated correctly, ie not bare wires. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schukothe major plus of the chargeamps is that it is 6, 10, 16A selectable. currently I have a 15A evseupgrade or 15A clipper Creek and 10A Holden Volt when I go out. the evseupgrade uses a Yazaki charge coupler which has a lock hole. unfortunately the cable is curling just like the original Mitsubishi 10A with 15A weather plug EVSE. Volt doesn't have lock hole.
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Post by jacky on Dec 31, 2014 20:53:09 GMT 11
The issue with Spark is that I am not an electrician and I don't think any electrician will do the conversion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2015 9:59:44 GMT 11
Hi jacky
Here is reply from will Barrett " Hello Joseph, Sorry for the delayed response. I have verified with our engineers and based on our certification file units that we assemble at our facility can have a supply cord no longer than 0.35M (about 1 foot). Let me know if you have any other questions. Will Barrett Inside Sales Manager ClipperCreek Inc. Phone 530-887-1674 ex.303 Fax 530-887-8527
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Post by jacky on Jan 10, 2015 12:43:09 GMT 11
Hi jacky Here is reply from will Barrett " Hello Joseph, Sorry for the delayed response. I have verified with our engineers and based on our certification file units that we assemble at our facility can have a supply cord no longer than 0.35M (about 1 foot). Let me know if you have any other questions. Will Barrett Inside Sales Manager ClipperCreek Inc. Phone 530-887-1674 ex.303 Fax 530-887-8527 Thanks Joseph. I measured my place and it seems that I have to make the charger to "stand" on the table in order to avoid using extension lead.
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Post by jacky on Dec 30, 2015 8:56:20 GMT 11
I got my clipper creek 15A EVSE couple weeks ago. I mounted it on the wall with anchors. I can still take it off from the wall if I want to. The 10A to 15A adaptor and the Nissan EVSE is now always in the car for emergencies.
I am very happy with it.
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Post by bobc29 on Sept 7, 2020 15:18:21 GMT 11
I have arranged to have made and import a 10Amp (Australian Power Point Plug) cable 5 meters long to plug into your J1772 socket on your Nissan Leaf. I will be selling these cables for A$395 including postage. My email address is leafplugin@gmail.com and my telephone number is 0403 153 999.
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