Charger Querry about JESLA

[fooljoe]

I have an old-style (10-30) dryer outlet in my garage that I've been using to charge my cars for 3 years. This is also the only kind of 240v outlet I've been able to charge from "in the wild" (haven't really tried that much though.) Of course the included 14-50 is the best for charging at RV parks, if you plan to do that.

I've also used my homemade "quick240" device that will safely combine two 120v circuits into a 240v circuit - this is probably the most useful "adapter" for charging from a friend's house or vacation rental. And I've connected an 8 awg extension cord straight to an existing 50 amp breaker that was used for an oven, and I even carry a couple of 50-amp alligator clips just in case...

Of course it goes without saying that you shouldn't try making your own devices or hacking into breaker panels and such if you're not absolutely certain you know what you're doing, but the idea is that you may find it more useful to carry a bunch of tools and such (and lots of extension cords, good ones) rather than a few ready-made adapters.

Plugshare is the best app I've used for finding charging stations / outlets. I do like the idea of 240v/50a outlets over charging stations, especially because most public charging stations are only 208v/30a, which is much less power than our Ravs can take.

 

[Larry_in_Seattle]

Fooljoe, I'm sure you've posted a link somewhere, but would you please link again to any information on DIY quick 220?

Thanks

 

[fooljoe]

Here's the extensive thread in the LEAF forum: Do It Yourself: 240v from two 120v sources.

You can see mine on page 10.

 

[TonyWilliams]

I am having solar PV installed next week. i asked my solar guy to call the manufacturer to get specs. He told me none answered his phone calls. I tried myself and every time I tried it went to voice mail.

So:How is the customer support on this product?

If you're talking about the JESLA, then all your electrical guy needs to know is what kind of outlet you want. I would suggest a NEMA 14-50, which requires a 50A breaker, because that's what comes standard with the JESLA. Quick Charge Power is a small company, so I would not expect a live person to answer the phone. I would expect reasonable response to e-mail.

Yes, I got a voice message from an "electrician" asking about the needs of a NEMA 14-50R. I'm presently in Europe, which is 8 time zones away.

Sorry, but that wasn't real high on my list of returned phone calls. We don't advise electricians, nor do we accept any risk for what electricians do. If your electrician needs help installing a NEMA 14-50R, I advise that he call fellow electricians.

Tony Williams
R&D Manager
Quick Charge Power LLC
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