Rktennis
Well-known member
Hi,
I am awaiting a 2011 Black SL/QC Leaf and I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before it arrives in terms of charging...
I am pretty sure that I will try what other members are doing and go with trickle charging as my main mode of "getting juice". I have an outlet in my garage already (120v 15amp) but I have a fridge plugged into that one. I have an electrician coming out to install another 120v outlet, but don't know best placement. I have read complaints that the EVSE box is very close to the end and it dangles/strains the cord if the outlet is up too high (more than a foot off the ground).
So should I have the new outlet placed nearer the floor or am I asking for trouble due to possible water issues (I'm guessing that is why garage outlets are placed 4 feet up on the wall)? I read others placing hooks/stands to hold the box, but if there are no issues with placing the outlet low, I will go for that.
Also, is it better to have the outlet in front of the car or to the side of the car? I am parking in the garage bay closest to the house entrance and if side placement is ok, then it would be less likely to trip my wife.
TIA!
I am awaiting a 2011 Black SL/QC Leaf and I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before it arrives in terms of charging...
I am pretty sure that I will try what other members are doing and go with trickle charging as my main mode of "getting juice". I have an outlet in my garage already (120v 15amp) but I have a fridge plugged into that one. I have an electrician coming out to install another 120v outlet, but don't know best placement. I have read complaints that the EVSE box is very close to the end and it dangles/strains the cord if the outlet is up too high (more than a foot off the ground).
So should I have the new outlet placed nearer the floor or am I asking for trouble due to possible water issues (I'm guessing that is why garage outlets are placed 4 feet up on the wall)? I read others placing hooks/stands to hold the box, but if there are no issues with placing the outlet low, I will go for that.
Also, is it better to have the outlet in front of the car or to the side of the car? I am parking in the garage bay closest to the house entrance and if side placement is ok, then it would be less likely to trip my wife.
TIA!