|
8 gauge is made to handle 40 amps but not for continuous use. In the US we derate the wire to 80% for continuous use of 20 minutes to 3 hours.
The electrical code definition of "continuous use" varys a lot.
10kw charging anywhere I can get power is going to be tremendous.
__________________
1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
Last edited by oil pan 4; 11-21-2018 at 08:34 PM..
|