The UL listing for the EVSE will require hard wiring or allow a plug in
connection. A plug in connection does not guaranty a ground so extra
circuits are needed to insure there is a ground for the car. Older 240 volt
units all required hard wiring but some new ones allow a plug. Do it wrong
and
On 8 Mar 2016 at 10:39, Jan Steinman via EV wrote:
> Can you point me to the page and paragraph in the National Electrical Code
> where it says such a thing is illegal? Because I canTMt find it in my copy.
> :-)
If you mean your suicide cord, you're right, the NEC is generally mute about
stuff
On 2016-03-07, at 15:48, Jim Walls wrote:
>
> That is almost guaranteed to be illegal and HIGHLY dangerous.
Can you point me to the page and paragraph in the National Electrical Code
where it says such a thing is illegal? Because I can’t find it in my copy. :-)
But your point
One more thing about not meeting code. Check your insurance policy. If
you make a claim for damage and that damage was caused by something
illegal, e.g. not to code, they might be able to opt out of paying.
Peri
-- Original Message --
From: "EVDL Administrator via EV"
Jan,
At a minimum, use an appropriate interlock on your service panel.
They can even be made DIY from a flat piece of stock and this shows that
you at least attempt to make it safe. For an example see this Ebay
listing of an interlock to create a transfer switch on a GE Panel:
On 7 Mar 2016 at 14:36, Jan Steinman via EV wrote:
> Y'mean like the cord and plug I wired to go into the dryer outlet¦ with a
> 15 kW generator on the other end? :-)
OK, now THAT'S a hazard.
I'm pretty middle of the road on electrical safety - not careless, but not a
nervous nellie either.
On 3/7/2016 14:36, Jan Steinman via EV wrote:
Y’mean like the cord and plug I wired to go into the dryer outlet… with a 15 kW
generator on the other end? :-)
I am careful to follow a certain sequence that begins with throwing the main
breaker and genset breaker, then plugging the plug into
> From: EVDL Administrator via EV
>
> Nor do I see much hazard in adding a cord and plug.
Y’mean like the cord and plug I wired to go into the dryer outlet… with a 15 kW
generator on the other end? :-)
I am careful to follow a certain sequence that begins with throwing the