Recent content by blinder

Yes! Yes! My AC outlet is exactly like your picture. I was going to take a picture and show it to forum, but I don't know how to upload. Now that you have the picture.......it eliminate much concern with posters here. Thank You!

Well then, I eliminate TurboCord and go with EVSE upgrade or Clipper Creek. How much is EVSE upgrade anyway? and any tax credit? BTW, how long does it take to charge for EVSE upgrade at 12 Amp? I hope its no as long as L1?

Thats the reason I want a Leaf. Green sticker is getting max out the quota. But Leaf can have a white sticker which is unlimited.

You just dropped a bombshell. Without reading the fine print, looks like I can install a wall charging unit/station and the landlord can not say no! If that is true, all my run around are not necessary. Anyone here live in an apartment and installed a L2 charging unit/station? Better yet...

Thank you. Best post so far.

Let me dismiss the electrician idea once and for all. Its not that I want to save the service charge, its my apartment does not allow any changes electrical wise in the car port. I can plug in and use the outlet, but cannot change anything. And yes, I would definitely consider getting an EVSE...

Saving is only one of many reasons. I like being green and can drive on HOV.

I like how you think and you sounds very knowledgeable. And I value that you have experience with Quick 220 similar type device. If I go with the AC route, would TurboCord be OK to use?

Thank to your concern and valuable suggestion. I am not an electrician but I am pretty handy with carpentry and use extension cord often. I intend to use a heavy gauge quality extension cord, and place it in safe high place thats away from foot traffic and other interference. My apartment is...

This is what from the site of Quick 220 system. Seems like the device has EV charging in mind. <<<Quick 220 and 240 voltage converters make it simple and convenient to power air conditioners, computer servers, technical equipment, air compressors, or any other 220-240 volt device without the...

I know I am not suppose to plug two 110v into the same circuit. The outlet at my car port is on different circuit than my apartment. So I am thinking that the two 110v are plug to my car port and apartment. Now I am leaning toward the AC set up as most of you suggested it is a saver option. The...

I think I finally find a solution. There is a device call Quick 220 system. http://www.quick220.com/ Simply plug to two 110 v sockets, provided the two outlets are not sync, and the device output 220V. All I need then is EVSE upgrade or TurboCord. Goodbye to L1 charging. I like to hear your...

This is a great community, so much information and so much help!!! As I gather more information from you guys, I found out more about my apartment's electrical situation. I took a look a the circuit box and found out the 220v AC is connect to the 15 Amp breaker. My car port is right next to my...

OK. sounds like my plan of converting 110v to 240v is not going to work. I am another option. My apartment has a wall mount AC which draw power from a 220V socket. I can run an 220v extension cord to my car port and have an EV charger plug into it. I am not electrician, I believe AC unit draw...

Thanks for all the info. I commute to work 65 mile round trip. the reason I am thinking about a voltage conversion set up is because I heard a regular 110 volt takes over 20 hour to fully charge the battery. And that obviously would not work for me, and thats why I need 240 volt charging. Any...