[ausev] CALLING ALL EV-ers - outlet configurations?

[Ian Ward]

I failed to include a link to Darell Dickey's adapter page.  It looks like
the same setup as Nick:
http://evnut.com/charger_adapters.htm

On Nov 27, 2007 9:36 PM, Chris Robison <chris at ohmbre.org> wrote:

> On Tue, November 27, 2007 7:28 pm, Rush wrote:
> > If you go to http://www.driveev.com/jeepev/photos/pgallery12.php and
> > scroll
> > down to the bottom of the page there is a great explanation about
> adapter
> > plugs/cords
> >
> > Check out the conversion also, Nick did a great job documenting the
> > process.
>
> Nick was/is the youngest AustinEV member to have converted a vehicle. He
> did this while he was in high school. The San Antonio group didn't exist
> at the time.  He was one of ACEAA's founding members, but has since moved
> to the Chicago area to go to school there.
>
> What he's done here is a good standard to follow for vehicles that can
> charge at 240VAC. Farver's cords are set up the same way, as are mine.
>
> The idea is to standardize on L6-30 twistlocks, which are durable, easy to
> handle and available from any hardware store. Make your long cord with
> this type plug and connector (inline outlet), and then make short adapters
> for the plug end so you can plug into whatever outlets you expect to run
> into. This is especially helpful for the Manzanita Micro chargers, which
> automatically adjust to input voltage allowing a wide range of outlet
> options.
>
> I also have a few adapters for the vehicle end and parts for making them,
> in an attempt to allow my cords to power different vehicles as well, which
> can be useful at events. For your own cord set, this is unnecessary
> assuming you use an L6-30 inlet for your vehicle.
>
> As another standard on the DC side, I always bring my 50 amp charger to
> events and if you have a slower charger you can take advantage of it if
> you like. It's a lot more quick and convenient to do so if you have an
> Anderson SB50 connector between your charger and battery pack. (Not
> necessary for OEM vehicles.  :-)
>
>  --chris
>
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