Kim
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Post by Kim on Mar 9, 2017 17:58:09 GMT 11
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Post by Phoebe on Mar 9, 2017 18:18:09 GMT 11
This has been dealt with in other threads, one of them is 'DIY: Plug the supplier charger in a normal point'.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 20:59:56 GMT 11
Perhaps get a 10 amp volt evse $350
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Post by chuq on Mar 9, 2017 22:54:53 GMT 11
Check out the AmpFibian adaptors - available everywhere (Bunnings have them), Australian made, have safety features (RCD, etc) and come in a range of different price points. ampfibian.com.au/products/I have the $99 one (AmpFibian Mini). Tip - if you go for the Max, the standard Leaf EVSE will not fit in the housing - you'll need an extension cord as well. |
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ant
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2012 Leaf, EV enthusiast, AEVA WA Secretary
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Post by ant on Mar 12, 2017 22:21:58 GMT 11
I go to Bunnings, buy a 20m 15A cable and a 10A plugtop , lop the 15A plug end off, pop the 10A plugtop onto it, easy ..
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Post by jeffjl on Mar 12, 2017 23:44:28 GMT 11
I go to Bunnings, buy a 20m 15A cable and a 10A plugtop , lop the 15A plug end off, pop the 10A plugtop onto it, easy .. As a semi responsible person I advise against doing this. I will point out that if you do this and there are any issues with the lead in the future then you are likely to be liable legally, morally and ethically. So ask yourself. - "Do you feel lucky?" |
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ant
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Post by ant on Mar 13, 2017 0:37:18 GMT 11
I go to Bunnings, buy a 20m 15A cable and a 10A plugtop , lop the 15A plug end off, pop the 10A plugtop onto it, easy .. As a semi responsible person I advise against doing this. I will point out that if you do this and there are any issues with the lead in the future then you are likely to be liable legally, morally and ethically. So ask yourself. - "Do you feel lucky?" Leaf draws less than 10A, unless one has a non standard EVSE, this is only for the Leaf, the circuit breaker at the destination charge point would be 10A. Putting a plugtop on isn't something that is something that requires a ticket to do. I fail to see the issue. Morally?Ethically?Legally? good grief, I'm not proposing to go out and commit genocide  |
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ant
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Post by ant on Mar 13, 2017 0:39:11 GMT 11
As a semi responsible person I advise against doing this. I will point out that if you do this and there are any issues with the lead in the future then you are likely to be liable legally, morally and ethically. So ask yourself. - "Do you feel lucky?" Leaf draws less than 10A, unless one has a non standard EVSE, this is only for the Leaf, the circuit breaker at the destination charge point would be 10A. Putting a plugtop on isn't something that is something that requires a ticket to do. I fail to see the issue. Morally?Ethically?Legally? good grief, I'm not proposing to go out and commit genocide Disclaimer:should only be done by those who are not semi responsible or even fully responsible. |
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Post by lesmando24 on Mar 13, 2017 10:12:36 GMT 11
LEAF can burst to more than 10 AMPs on the Nissan EVSE. I use a Clipsal 15AMP portable meter and see it rise above 10 AMPs depending on the voltage. It should normally draw 9.6 AMPs. If you replace the plugtop, check it weekly for a while, about 15-30 minutes into a charge, check the connectors are not hot.
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Post by jeffjl on Mar 14, 2017 0:30:10 GMT 11
Leaf draws less than 10A, unless one has a non standard EVSE, this is only for the Leaf, the circuit breaker at the destination charge point would be 10A. Putting a plugtop on isn't something that is something that requires a ticket to do. I fail to see the issue. Morally?Ethically?Legally? good grief, I'm not proposing to go out and commit genocide Disclaimer:should only be done by those who are not semi responsible or even fully responsible. Generally those who are 'not semi responsible or even fully responsible' do not recognise that they 'not semi responsible or even fully responsible'. How to identify somebody who is 'not semi responsible or even fully responsible' - look in a mirror (and I include myself in this group). |
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Post by chuq on Mar 15, 2017 14:38:21 GMT 11
I go to Bunnings, buy a 20m 15A cable and a 10A plugtop , lop the 15A plug end off, pop the 10A plugtop onto it, easy .. Don't do that... this is what happened to my EVSE (modified by the previous owner in this exact same way): ozleaf.proboards.com/post/11411/thread ![]() |
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Post by duncan on Mar 16, 2017 20:37:55 GMT 11
We charge using the factory EVSE with 15A plug and a home made 15A to 10A adapter regularly without an issue. I suspect a poor quality connection in the plug you received from the previous owner. If you start with a 15A cable and put a 10A plug on it carefully I can't see why there would be a problem since the factory EVSE is under 10A
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rrrosco
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Post by rrrosco on May 30, 2017 21:34:56 GMT 11
I've checked my LEAF current over several months and it has NEVER exceeded 10A - usually about 9.85-9.9. Therefore a 10A plug is fine. It WILL get hot - have you ever plugged a 2400W (10A) heater in and felt the plug (even the cord) after a few hours? The main thing to watch is you use a heavy duty cable to minimise voltage drop - that creates heat which is what distorts/melts plugs. Also keep the plug prongs clean and bright/shiny - corroded or even tarnished will also create heat. But apart from that, go for it. (BTW, if I have to charge the LEAF at work I have made up a short (300mm) 10A to 15A adaptor lead - no 15A outlets at work!
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Post by 4wardthinking on Jun 1, 2017 11:30:53 GMT 11
Indeed, it does not exceed the fuse rating at the power box.
The house should be protected correctly, and as such, I can't see how it can draw more than ten Amps through the power box ten amp fuse.
Lop the plug off, buy a good quality plug, and install it.
No suicide, not anything close to.
A good plug is a Clipsal 56P310.
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Post by 4wardthinking on Jun 1, 2017 11:37:28 GMT 11
I go to Bunnings, buy a 20m 15A cable and a 10A plugtop , lop the 15A plug end off, pop the 10A plugtop onto it, easy .. Don't do that... this is what happened to my EVSE (modified by the previous owner in this exact same way): ozleaf.proboards.com/post/11411/threadView Attachment![]() This is heat, from a bad contact or wiring in the plug. A lot of plugs one can buy are sub-standard. I defy anyone to prove different. I also!!! Have the 10amp Clipsal item on my travel charger, which exhibits no heat issues in a 15amp socket. The bigger Earth pin is simply that, but if you can pull the power draw in the evse back to 10amp MAX, that's all it will draw.... period. Now my 10/15 evse works on all sockets. Even IF! ! I leave it on 15a in a 10a socket, it pops the buildings 10a fuse, as it should, it's limiting the power to the socket. |
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