I know there's much posted on this topic already and I've read most of the threads, particularly the one about the fire which was disturbing to say at the least. But it seems like most of the issues I've read about occurred in older homes and older cars, so I'm wondering if anyone knows trickle charging a 2016 Leaf SL using 110v is viable for a home built in 2014? I'm not familiar with building codes or electrical stuff. I'm in Houston Texas if it helps.
I'm still going to install the L2 within a few weeks. This is just for the meantime. Should I avoid trickle charging altogether and go to the dealership for now? The one GFCI unit I have in my garage is being used by the sprinkler system. I don't know how many amps the outlet is or if it's dedicated. I would unplug the sprinkler when I'm charging the car obviously, but is it safe to plug the sprinkler back in for the rest of the day when the car isn't being charged? I don't know how many amps the sprinkler system uses, but there's no other nearby outlet for the sprinkler system to use (and no other outlets in the garage are GFCI).
Here's a photo of the outlet:
The dealer said I should be fine but I wanted to get a second opinion. I sure don't want to blow my house up before the electrician comes out!
Thanks so much in advance for any help.
I'm still going to install the L2 within a few weeks. This is just for the meantime. Should I avoid trickle charging altogether and go to the dealership for now? The one GFCI unit I have in my garage is being used by the sprinkler system. I don't know how many amps the outlet is or if it's dedicated. I would unplug the sprinkler when I'm charging the car obviously, but is it safe to plug the sprinkler back in for the rest of the day when the car isn't being charged? I don't know how many amps the sprinkler system uses, but there's no other nearby outlet for the sprinkler system to use (and no other outlets in the garage are GFCI).
Here's a photo of the outlet:
The dealer said I should be fine but I wanted to get a second opinion. I sure don't want to blow my house up before the electrician comes out!
Thanks so much in advance for any help.