Roughneck said:Since I wanted the mounting base plate I had to order the EVK-02 installation kit. I did not use any of the materials in this kit except the base plate. The charger itself has an eyelit type hanging opening on the back that may suffice but the base plate makes for a more secure installation.
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smkettner said:Home Depot currently sells the L1 online for $609 ($950 list price)
This may point to the L2 Leviton 160 selling just under $700? ($1050 list price)
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...NT_ID&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1
smkettner said:So you can have your electrician install the circuit and the plate. Then you just need the 160 when available for a quick self install.
Yes and the Schneider has a better look for a finished garage. Leviton 160 looks a bit industrial, I am perfectly fine with the 16a rating. GE Wattstation is too bulky but I do like the click in J holder. SPX is too flimsy but adds portability and flexible connectivity that I don't need so much.mitch672 said:Actually, if you click on your link, they already are selling the Schnieder (Square D) L2 unit for $729,
smkettner said:Pretty sure you can just bolt it to the wall. Then add your own hook or mount it high enough to drape the cord over the box.
Stanton said:smkettner said:Pretty sure you can just bolt it to the wall. Then add your own hook or mount it high enough to drape the cord over the box.
Not directly; there's no way to drive a bolt/screw/whatever from the front of the unit. That's why they have a mounting plate (which you CAN screw directly into the wall). I guess I'm convincing myself to get a metal plate and drill the necessary holes; I refuse to pay Leviton another $50 for a piece of metal (I already have a 220v outlet).
eeman said:I received my Leviton EVB22-3PM charger yesterday. My electrician purchased it for me for $1,000 and brought it to my house. He wired in the appropriate 240V socket that he purchased for a couple of bucks, mounted the unit on the wall using a single screw, plugged it into the socket and I started charging my car. Everything was accomplished in about fifteen minutes. I refused to buy the installation kit so I will now look for a mounting bracket that will work for the unit. My electrician had previously ran the wires from my circuit breaker box to the location for the charger. That charge was $220. The total cost for the charger and installation should be less than $1300.
The Leviton 160 has a NEMA 6-20 plug or hardwire option. You could make an adapter and plug in just fine. If you want to plug in direct you would need to swap the outlet to the 6-20 and put in a 20a breaker to meet code. Might be best to have an electrician do the work. With the circuit already pulled it should be an easy install.Valdemar said:I have an older electric dryer outlet in my garage, I think it is on a 40-Amp breaker. Can I connect a Leviton charger to it?
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