I can attest to this problem. My I-MiEV charger I bought is really tight and actually more difficult to unplug than plug in. The one that came with the car is fine but it was 120v 8 amps.
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2020, at 3:32 AM, evln via EV <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > A web search on key words gives more than Bob is frustrated w/ > a j1772 handle that doesn't fit/insert/remove properly. And isn't > just w/ Volt pih owners, other j1772 EVSE or different plugin > brands, each are experiencing a less than optimal fit. > > Some of the results in the search links below mention lubricants, > replacing j1772 pins, or entire j1772 handles. > > My experience is limited on j1772 insertion/removals, but I've > always had no problems for me. But remember I have a huge > amount of experience w/ tight-spec connectors used in > high-tech computer servers when I was a hpCE. > > I learned to not force, but to feel the fit, and found many times > it was my approach/angle that was the problem. I just needed > to ensure the connector was lined up, then ease it in or out to > achive desired results. > > Of course, today is a different deal. Today, I would have issues > using fingers that are partially numb from just having taken one > of my many daily (old-man) medications. That makes me wonder > if I too a going to have Bob's issues when I get my future > planned pickup e-truck to haul my future e-mobility chair around? > (my left hand is currently numb from all this typing. See links below: ) > > https://www.google.com/search?q=j1772+handle+tight > > https://www.google.com/search?q=j1772+receptacle+replacement+pins > > https://www.google.com/search?q=j1772+handle+replace > > > > > For EVLN EV-newswire posts view: > http://www.evdl.org/archive/ > https://mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > > {brucedp.neocities.org} > > -- > Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
