jin
Half Charge
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Post by jin on Dec 21, 2018 23:18:36 GMT 11
Hi all,
Just after a ballpark figure if anyone knows what to expect to pay for a new outdoor 15a socket to charge a leaf would be? This would need to be on its own dedicated circuit with a 15m run from meter to carport?
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Post by brunohill on Dec 22, 2018 0:29:41 GMT 11
Unfortunately, I think they would have to see it, to calculate the degree of difficulty. Maybe you could run a 32amp circuit so the outlet could easily be ungraded in the future, if required.
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Post by Phoebe on Dec 22, 2018 6:45:34 GMT 11
I paid about $200 for mine 6 years ago.
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Post by pharmadave on Dec 22, 2018 10:16:09 GMT 11
Mine was about $250 when I needed a 15AMP connection for my oven.
I think the variable cost is the length of wire required to connect it back to your switch-board.
Mine was about 20 metres from memory.
Done approx 2 years ago, your mileage may vary.
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mickey
EV Enthusiast
Posts: 17 
LEAF OWNER?: Yes
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Post by mickey on Dec 22, 2018 12:08:05 GMT 11
If you have a 10A outlet near your carport and are using the Nissan EVSE then just buy the Ampfibian 15A to 10A adaptor from Bunnings for $72.
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dave
EV Enthusiast
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LEAF OWNER?: Yes
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Post by dave on Jan 31, 2019 13:11:16 GMT 11
Mine was $220, but the sparky charged $72 for the actual GPO. You'd be better off buying the outlet from bunnings ($15) and having them connect it. That said, my understanding is the Leaf EVSE draws 12 amps, and a standard 10 amp outlet is on 20 amp wiring anyway, but yeah, when it comes to sparks it's probably better to be safe than sorry. I can understand why a lot of people "get away" with plugging into a 10amp socket via an adaptor as long as there's nothing else on the same circuit.
When you do connect it, consider if you want them to wire it to the hot water tariff. If you plan on charging overnight (good to charge when temperature is cooler) then this could be a win, but if you have solar maybe not depending on your setup.
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Post by Feng on Jan 31, 2019 19:07:14 GMT 11
Pretty sure the stock EVSE only draws 10A and not 12A. I've been using a 15A to 10A adapter without problems. I think I had it trip on a very hot day but can't recall for sure.
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Post by johnmath on Feb 1, 2019 8:40:07 GMT 11
I think the reason for a 15A plug is that it can only be connected to a dedicated circuit not shared by other appliances, rather because of the current draw of the charger specifically. Typically a 10 amp socket will be on a circuit with a 20 amp breaker, however that circuit will be shared by many other 10 amp sockets that may have other heavy drawer appliances already plugged into it.
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Post by brunohill on Feb 2, 2019 0:39:12 GMT 11
Pretty sure the stock EVSE only draws 10A and not 12A. I've been using a 15A to 10A adapter without problems. I think I had it trip on a very hot day but can't recall for sure. I have measured mine and it draws 10.6 amps. |
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