Further research shows Jerry's idea of using a 120VAC 20A timer seems sound.
http://www.russcoev.com/faqs.html#charsinmodnum shows the Russco model 18-120, means a 1800watt 120VAC model. 1800watts from 120VAC draws 15Amps. Also http://www.fveaa.org/forums/index.php?topic=1226.0 states an 18-120 has a 15A AC current draw. A 15A load is well within the design of a 20A rated timer. I remember Russco had previously posted on the evdl that his chargers should not be compared to the K&W BC-20 as his do not have the current spikes of a BC-20. The aforementioned 120VAC 20A timers found at a hardware store are cheap enough to try out: -plug your 18-120 charger into a 20A rated timer, and monitor it during a charge cycle. If the outlet and plug get hot, then stop using it before there is a concern, and you are only out a few bucks. Please report back to the evdl what you find out, and your results (others will want to know). {brucedp.150m.com} -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
