EVDRIVER
Well-known member
- Joined
- Apr 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,753
cracovian said:Quick question for Phil and everyone... I'd like to use my upgraded unit for public trickle charging (120V) in a few days. Ideally, I'd like to keep the "box" in the car, so no one messes with it or steals it and use the extension cord to come out of the slightly open window. The 2ft adapter is obviously too short but can I plug this 5-15P adapter into another ~25 ft #12 extension cord to give me that extra needed reach? Phil states "DO NOT use extension cord" in his flyer but woudn't it be safe to use one for 120 Volt charging?
The reason for this is GFI protection for wet use. If the outlet is GFI then it is not such an issue or if it is a dry area. I have done this often in parking garages, etc. You can get a small GFI plug end for your cord if needed or desired.