Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post

redpoint5 · 02-17-2015, 03:55 PM

I still have a few questions:

1. How do I tell what version of the Leaf EVSE I have? Apparently the 2011-2012 version is different than the 2013 unit. I want to make sure I follow the correct upgrade instructions for the unit I have.

2. Would 2 of these varistors work to protect the EVSE?

3. Could I use this dryer cable instead of building a connector using SJOOW? I'm guessing it's too thick to insert into the charger.

4. Why does the outlet need to be 4-wire? I mean, the ground and neutral wires are physically connected to the same grounding plate. How does separate return and ground wires add safety?

02-17-2015, 03:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
redpoint5 Human Environmentalist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,430 Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX 90 day: 24.19 mpg (US) Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i 90 day: 47.32 mpg (US) Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base 90 day: 21.82 mpg (US) Mazda CX-5 - '17 Mazda CX-5 Touring 90 day: 26.68 mpg (US) Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 90 day: 17.14 mpg (US) Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD Thanks: 4,206 Thanked 4,387 Times in 3,361 Posts	I still have a few questions: 1. How do I tell what version of the Leaf EVSE I have? Apparently the 2011-2012 version is different than the 2013 unit. I want to make sure I follow the correct upgrade instructions for the unit I have. 2. Would 2 of these varistors work to protect the EVSE? 3. Could I use this dryer cable instead of building a connector using SJOOW? I'm guessing it's too thick to insert into the charger. 4. Why does the outlet need to be 4-wire? I mean, the ground and neutral wires are physically connected to the same grounding plate. How does separate return and ground wires add safety? __________________ Gas and Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Calculator Give me absolute safety, or give me death!