Yes, a formal level-2 EVSE with a j1772 coupler is expensive. But, the cost is minimal to change an existing level-1 5-20 receptacle to a level-2 6-20 outlet. The wiring is the same for either a 5-20 or a 6-20 outlet. It is the receptacle (+ possibly the face plate), and the breaker that are different.
All of which is far less expensive than the aforementioned j1772 option. Electricians are happy to install a 6-20 outlet, but need to be EVSE certified to install the j1772 EVSE. The driver would have their own portable level-2 3kW EVSE to plug into the 6-20 outlet, see http://www.amazon.com/EVI-Portable-Cord-Long-25/dp/B00HUB2IBQ http://www.clippercreek.com/store/product/charging-station-lcs-20-level-2/ http://store.evsolutions.com/turbocord-ev-charger-c20.aspx http://evseupgrade.com/?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2 (their low price requires the level-1 EVSE be sent in) But what is the HOA using the parking garage outlet for? (a question to ask). It might be their maintenance person needs a 120VAC outlet to run a power sprayer, vacuum, or sweeper (to clean with). Also, the most common outlet installed is a duplex 5-20 receptacle. Rather than changing that duplex (has two outlets) over to a single outlet (requiring a face plate change), see http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00002N5EM/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1394039090&sr=8-3&keywords=6-20+receptacle&condition=new IMO it would be wiser to instead, change the order to install a combination outlet (has a 120VAC 20A and a 240VAC 20A outlet in one duplex unit). This would require an additional wire be run to the panel, but most conduit can handle one more wire. See http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000U3BVMI/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1394041208&sr=8-1&keywords=6-20+receptacle+combination&condition=new That way, a 120VAC outlet is still available for the maintenance worker, and drivers could choose either a level-1 or level-2 charge. {brucedp.150m.com} - On Wed, Mar 5, 2014, at 08:49 AM, Peri Hartman wrote: > Besides convincing the board to give permission, the other issue is cost > of > installation. For a 110v outlet, that's probably minimal. But for a > level > 2 power routing and EVSE, it's not. > > Maybe, there should be a boiler plate text that condo associations can > adopt, if they choose. It would address such things as: > - meeting code, > - exposed cables in walkways, etc., > - alternatives for ownership of the EVSE - association or individual > - possible lease-back options if association owns the EVSE > - what happens when individual sells his condo > - options for sharing an EVSE with other condo owners > > I think if the association could own an EVSE and lease or rent it back to > the user, it could help a lot for renters. Renters probably don't want > to > invest in an EVSE that they can't take with them (especially the power > routing). Being able to pay a surcharge where the owner(s) can amortize > the > installation expenses could work. - -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Home-Owner-Associations-Plugins-How2-Make-It-Work-tp4668245p4668252.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ 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)
