Schneider EVSE

[kmp647]

Only one thing missing now!

Looks great

 

[hodad66]

what I like is the total of $769 for EVSE and install
costs compared to the AV 2K rubbish..... :mrgreen:

 

[kmp647]

Yup, people will figure it out

I went with the av unit off eBay $620 shipped

Since mine is being installed outdoors, and used my own electrician

About $850 altogether

I might get one like yours later for inside my garage

 

[aqn]

Look at it this way..... maybe I got one with the old firmware. I hope not but I won't know until December......

I would be surprised, but if this is a real concern, I would go ahead and contact Schneider now. My guess is they could determine from the serial number whether it has old or new. This way, you could get it fixed now instead of when you get your car (I'm assuming that's what December is about)

Supposedly, all units shipped on or after the week of July 25 have the firmware update.

I got my Schneider EV2430WS last month; no problems so far.

 

[redLEAF]

This Schneider unit appears to also be available from Grainger although it looks like the particular one listed includes a RFID card reader versus the one carried by Home Depot was does not (big price difference as well). This unit appears to be one that could be installed at businesses versus for home owners but if one could convince a building owner, they also sell the bigger ones for more than one car charging at a time.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-11X293?Pid=search

 

[mitch672]

This Schneider unit appears to also be available from Grainger although it looks like the particular one listed includes a RFID card reader versus the one carried by Home Depot was does not (big price difference as well). This unit appears to be one that could be installed at businesses versus for home owners but if one could convince a building owner, they also sell the bigger ones for more than one car charging at a time.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-11X293?Pid=search

Your link does not work. try the ones I posted below:

Ah, found them... use this link:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ecatalog/N-1z0r2lh/Ntt-Schneider+Electric?bc=y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The one Home Depot is selling for $729, is $1386 at Grainger:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-11X293?Pid=search" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[smkettner]

Waiting for Home Depot is starting to give me flashbacks to waiting at each step in getting the Leaf.

 

[lincomatic]

I am a member of http://neeaa.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and http://www.electricauto.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; most of the conversions don't use J-1772 yet, and there are not many in MA that I am aware of. I am suggesting we build a test tool, consisting of a J-1772 Vehicle connector, and control logic to "simulate" and EV, and that we lend it out to members for the purpose of testing EVSEs.

It's easy to build an EV simulator. All you need is 3 resistors, some switches, and a diode (+optionally, the J1772 inlet).

 

[davewill]

I am a member of http://neeaa.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and http://www.electricauto.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; most of the conversions don't use J-1772 yet, and there are not many in MA that I am aware of. I am suggesting we build a test tool, consisting of a J-1772 Vehicle connector, and control logic to "simulate" and EV, and that we lend it out to members for the purpose of testing EVSEs.

It's easy to build an EV simulator. All you need is 3 resistors, some switches, and a diode (+optionally, the J1772 inlet).

Wouldn't you need more than that if you wanted to test the safety features? Or test under load?

 

[lincomatic]

I am a member of http://neeaa.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and http://www.electricauto.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; most of the conversions don't use J-1772 yet, and there are not many in MA that I am aware of. I am suggesting we build a test tool, consisting of a J-1772 Vehicle connector, and control logic to "simulate" and EV, and that we lend it out to members for the purpose of testing EVSEs.

It's easy to build an EV simulator. All you need is 3 resistors, some switches, and a diode (+optionally, the J1772 inlet).

Wouldn't you need more than that if you wanted to test the safety features? Or test under load?

It's enough to do the diode check (BTW, I'm told that the Nissan an AV EVSE's don't even check for the diode).

If you want to do GFI testing, you'll have to have access to a spec for the trip current, and then you can properly calculate a resistor value to trip it.

For ground testing, you'll need to disconnect the ground from the supply end of the EVSE to see if it throws a fault.

Load testing really isn't necessary.. as long as you're getting voltage at the power pins in the J1772 connector, you can assume it's OK, because it's just a couple of relays that close to pass through the supply voltage straight through to the car.

 

[sparkskard]

I got a quote on the home unit from Graybar in Petaluma , ca for $7$$.$$ plus shipping..if that helps

 

[hodad66]

I came home with a black Volt (lease) yesterday..... :shock:

In my scheme of things 98% of my driving will be electric so my goal
will have been met. Charged up with my Schneider EVSE last night &
all went smoothly.

The Schneider is available to order once again at Home Depot!!

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...NT_ID&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1

 

[kmp647]

so you sneak into the Leaf forum at 430am to announce your Volt purchase, very sly.

I have almost done the same thing several times. The Volt is a great car. And a silver 2012 sits about 800 ft from my office at a chevy dealer next door.
how did you do on the Lease terms?

Also how long was the first charge session, did you make it home from the dealer on the battery? or di the ICE fire up?

 

[hodad66]

I'm no expert on lease terms... I went in to "order" a base
Volt, got a decent value for my Soul. The young lady that
set up the deal explained that in a couple of months the
value of my trade may fall due to the new model year coming
out so they did a search.

I ended up with leather seats, the Bose system, no nav or
backup cam. We had to go pick up my Volt from another dealer.
Bottom line is that I have a $335 payment on a Volt that just
last week I was quoted $500+ by my "local" dealer.

Because we had been driving it around the trip home started
out with 28 mile range... 62 miles to home. The gen started
up seamlessly (you never even notice the difference)

Charging on the Volt is 4 hours.... I guess... I was asleep... :mrgreen:

 

[kmp647]

thats a great deal

what is your commute like?

never seen a volt without Nav

does it still have the big screen?

 

[hodad66]

Yea... two big screens. To lower the price for the 2012 they
made the nav optional. I have no commute, I'm retired and
consistently travel 5K per year. Most of the "fuel" that I'm
going to use will be the ICE asking to run every 6 weeks to
lubricate and move some fuel.

PS... I think that my mileage history is 85 mpg now.....

 

[mitch672]

In case anyone missed the announcement a few posts up, in hodad66's Volt excitement, the Schnieder 2460WS is backing stock at Home Depot online:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202963679/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Stanton]

Yea... two big screens. To lower the price for the 2012 they
made the nav optional. I have no commute, I'm retired and
consistently travel 5K per year. Most of the "fuel" that I'm
going to use will be the ICE asking to run every 6 weeks to
lubricate and move some fuel.

PS... I think that my mileage history is 85 mpg now.....

Don't take this the wrong way, but I just don't see why someone with your driving pattern would buy a hybrid over an all-electric (whatever the brands)? You readily admit that "lubricating" the ICE will be a conscious decision (not a by-product of your driving).

 

[smkettner]

Just bought my Schneider at HomeDepot.com $729 + tax free shipping.
The promo code on page 15 no longer works :|

Website says it is a back order. That was the shortest back order ever, shipped next day.

 

[mitch672]

Just bought my Schneider at HomeDepot.com $729 + tax free shipping.
The promo code on page 15 no longer works :|

Website says it is a back order.

They must have only gotten 1 or 2 in, after I placed mine in the "shopping cart" the website also claimed it was "back ordered", yet it did ship out, and arrived within 5 days.

My guess, they are not stocking very many of these yet.

BTW, the main unit is very small, and well built, albeit a bit plasticy. The J-1772 cable is built out of 10AWG wiring and has very heavy duty insulation, well made.