ripple4
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I had been planning this for a while and got my two extra 12v power outlet connected today. I used a 30amp cube relay to disconnect the plugs when the power is off. And I also took the ground from the ground point on the back of the motor assembly, not the battery, and took the positive after a 30 amp fuse. I used all 10AWG wire and ran it though the firewall in the fat rubber grommet behind the battery. The wires are zip-tied high and tight to stay clear of the steering column and the relay and all the connections are behind the center dash panel, which is a no-tool access point. The plug pod was purchased from amazon for $15, search for “Iztor 12-24V car dual Marine Cigarette Lighter Splitter Power Adaptor Sockets and USB Charger” I will use this for heated blankets and a 12v heater/defroster. Which together will draw more power then the stock 12v plug can provide.
https://ibb.co/SnrJmL4
I also copied the upgrade from a post long ago (https://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=13097) and used the 175amp quick connector to the 12v battery to power a 1500w power inverter, for a “LEAF-TO-HOME” situation. I have a split-phase natural gas generator but its pretty loud, so I figure I can charge the car and power the house during the day, and then use the car to power the house at night. I do have a code complaint 10-circuit transfer switch, saying that just to head off the safety-patrol comments. I put the inverter in a suitcase to contain the wires and protect from damage. I did these two upgrades at the same time because one needed the other for the battery connection points.
https://ibb.co/LtdWghP
https://ibb.co/MBKbyj4
https://ibb.co/SnrJmL4
I also copied the upgrade from a post long ago (https://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=13097) and used the 175amp quick connector to the 12v battery to power a 1500w power inverter, for a “LEAF-TO-HOME” situation. I have a split-phase natural gas generator but its pretty loud, so I figure I can charge the car and power the house during the day, and then use the car to power the house at night. I do have a code complaint 10-circuit transfer switch, saying that just to head off the safety-patrol comments. I put the inverter in a suitcase to contain the wires and protect from damage. I did these two upgrades at the same time because one needed the other for the battery connection points.
https://ibb.co/LtdWghP
https://ibb.co/MBKbyj4