Tesla Model S waffling - Page 108

kognito · 01-20-2015, 11:39 PM

I'm sure the outcome would have been the same, but the Hellcat should have had someone who knows what they are doing behind the wheel. (or, at least, enabled the launch control)

JST · 01-21-2015, 12:46 PM

Upgraded my NEMA 14-50 to a Tesla HPWC today. The impetus was a shock my kid got when trying to plug in the house-side 240V plug--she managed to grab the pins. (And she shouldn't have been plugging it in at all, but there was a communication breakdown on that point).

This should be a better, safer and more durable option. Sure is beefy compared to the mobile connector that comes with the car.

bren · 01-21-2015, 12:58 PM

So they went with stainless conduit to match the bling of the charger.

John V · 01-21-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Upgraded my NEMA 14-50 to a Tesla HPWC today. The impetus was a shock my kid got when trying to plug in the house-side 240V plug--she managed to grab the pins. (And she shouldn't have been plugging it in at all, but there was a communication breakdown on that point).

This should be a better, safer and more durable option. Sure is beefy compared to the mobile connector that comes with the car.

That looks nice.

You should really install it in your garage, though. You know, so other Tesla owners can't come by and steal your killa-wattz.

JST · 01-21-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

That looks nice.

You should really install it in your garage, though. You know, so other Tesla owners can't come by and steal your killa-wattz.

Putting it in my garage would ensure that no one could use it, yes.

ZBB · 01-21-2015, 02:50 PM

You should pop it on Plug Share... Maybe I'll come for a visit?

Edit: I've considered getting a HPWC since Tesla dropped the price a few months back. But the UMC (mobile connector that comes standard with the car) has worked fine. I leave it plugged into the 14-50 at home almost all the time -- the only time its unplugged is on road trips and when taking the car in for service (Tesla likes to inspect them...).

JST · 01-21-2015, 03:07 PM

There are so many public chargers within a few miles of me that I don't even feel bad about my refusal to engage in the sharing economy. I offered my NEMA up when the big road trip came to DC last year and the organizers didn't even need it.

JST · 01-21-2015, 03:22 PM

I did have them go ahead and upgrade the breaker to 100A, so the HPWC is capable of throwing out 80A of juice. Of course, my current car can't use that, but who knows? Nice to have for the future, maybe.

*clyde* · 01-21-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Putting it in my garage would ensure that no one could use it, yes.

Just build a shed around the charger to hide it. Like a 40' by 30' size shed with a couple three openings to the east(? did I get that right?) and you'll be done. Well, I guess you'd want to put in some good flooring under that shed and the approach to the shed. Then you'll be done.

JST · 01-21-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Just build a shed around the charger to hide it. Like a 40' by 30' size shed with a couple three openings to the east(? did I get that right?) and you'll be done. Well, I guess you'd want to put in some good flooring under that shed and the approach to the shed. Then you'll be done.

North. But, otherwise, yeah.

I'm thinking of a trellis. A 25' x 30' trellis. With a fully enclosed roof and walls and two doors.

01-20-2015, 11:39 PM	#1071
kognito older fart than ZBB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road again Posts: 8,900	I'm sure the outcome would have been the same, but the Hellcat should have had someone who knows what they are doing behind the wheel. (or, at least, enabled the launch control) __________________ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2020 Fusion Titanium

01-21-2015, 02:50 PM	#1076
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	You should pop it on Plug Share... Maybe I'll come for a visit? Edit: I've considered getting a HPWC since Tesla dropped the price a few months back. But the UMC (mobile connector that comes standard with the car) has worked fine. I leave it plugged into the 14-50 at home almost all the time -- the only time its unplugged is on road trips and when taking the car in for service (Tesla likes to inspect them...). __________________ ZBB

01-21-2015, 12:46 PM	#1072
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Upgraded my NEMA 14-50 to a Tesla HPWC today. The impetus was a shock my kid got when trying to plug in the house-side 240V plug--she managed to grab the pins. (And she shouldn't have been plugging it in at all, but there was a communication breakdown on that point). This should be a better, safer and more durable option. Sure is beefy compared to the mobile connector that comes with the car.

01-21-2015, 12:58 PM	#1073
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	So they went with stainless conduit to match the bling of the charger.

01-21-2015, 03:07 PM	#1077
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	There are so many public chargers within a few miles of me that I don't even feel bad about my refusal to engage in the sharing economy. I offered my NEMA up when the big road trip came to DC last year and the organizers didn't even need it.

01-21-2015, 03:22 PM	#1078
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	I did have them go ahead and upgrade the breaker to 100A, so the HPWC is capable of throwing out 80A of juice. Of course, my current car can't use that, but who knows? Nice to have for the future, maybe.