Re: [EVDL] Cheap L2 charging in parking places: (NOT) (spooling 120v)

2016-11-07 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
, November 07, 2016 12:29 PM To: Robert Bruninga; Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] Cheap L2 charging in parking places: (NOT) This is exactly how one of the buildings in downtown Vancouver is wired. Every stall on the main floor (I didn’t look at the other floors) had a 120v 20A plug

Re: [EVDL] Cheap L2 charging in parking places: (NOT)

2016-11-07 Thread Lawrence Harris via EV
This is exactly how one of the buildings in downtown Vancouver is wired. Every stall on the main floor (I didn’t look at the other floors) had a 120v 20A plug. Just park and plug in. Lawrence > On Nov 7, 2016, at 05:45, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: > > All of which is why simple 120v L1 outle

Re: [EVDL] Cheap L2 charging in parking places: (NOT)

2016-11-07 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
All of which is why simple 120v L1 outlets or cords wins hands down in any all-day workplace parking lot. 1) Wiring is only 15 amps per car instead of 50, 2) Load is constant all day (eliminates demand charges on the owner 3) Cost to install a $15 outlet is trivial compared to an EVSE 4) No securit