Which of these two EVSEs would you get...

[hingisfan]

Hi guys,

I can get the Eaton for about $50 more than the Scnheider. It's outdoor rated and has a longer more heavy duty cord. Going to wall mount in garage, but maybe charge in driveway during warmer months. Any reason not to get the Eaton?

Thanks!

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/30-amp-indoor-electric-vehicle-charging-station-2nd-gen-enhanced-model/989931" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/eaton-indoor-outdoor-electric-vehicle-30amp-charging-station-with-advanced-/998395" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[ataman]

Hi guys,

I can get the Eaton for about $50 more than the Scnheider. It's outdoor rated and has a longer more heavy duty cord. Going to wall mount in garage, but maybe charge in driveway during warmer months. Any reason not to get the Eaton?

Thanks!

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/30-amp-indoor-electric-vehicle-charging-station-2nd-gen-enhanced-model/989931" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/eaton-indoor-outdoor-electric-vehicle-30amp-charging-station-with-advanced-/998395" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You can get a 20A for $499 in Canada from Sun Country Highway, I have a coupon... FYI

 

[DanBaldwin]

I have the Schneider, and I'm not crazy about it. It works fine, never had a problem, but the case is really flimsy. It's difficult to get the front cover off, and it feels like it's going to break. It was a pain to connect the supply cord because there isn't enough room around the holes for the cord connector. I ended up putting the cord connector on the inside, and the lock nut on the outside. The "knockouts" wouldn't knock out, so I had to drill them out with a hole saw.

 

[smkettner]

Very rarely the longer cord would have been nice. I like the look of my Schneider so I would buy it again.

 

[redLEAF]

I own the first gen Schneider and have been very happy with it but mid-garage mounted as we have a 4-car tandem garage. If you plan to mount your EVSE close to the garage door I would go with the outdoor rated one, just as it would be more prone to get wet -- if not you won't need it but then an extra 6 feet of cable might come in handy depending on how your garage is laid out (the links showed the Schneider at 18' but had to dig a bit to see the Eaton at 24'). If you charge outside, with the garage door closed, then you'll need to make a provision for the cord to run under the door as well; just things to think about ... the Eaton looks 'nice' but to me, I'd save the $150 if outdoor rated isn't needed.

 

[hingisfan]

I can get the Eaton cheaper than Home Depot....will only be about $50 more than the Schneider. I guess I might as well for the longer cord and probably more heavy duty unit?

 

[johnrhansen]

I've installed 2 chargers, a AeroVironment and a Bosch power max. Both required a hole saw to make the hole for the conduit fitting. Actually, I had better luck using my unibit.

 

[TomT]

It's a simple decision for me: That extra six feet of cable would make all the world of difference...