[ausev] Simple charger, was ROI on sustainable technologies

[Brian Lasseter]

On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:20 PM, Rob <rob at zehicle.com> wrote:
> The charger is in the car - it needs to be close to the batteries for the
> temperature probe.
>
> I regret getting the 220 version instead of 110 - for exactly the reason
> we're discussing.  Generally, it's fine except when it's not.  I'd like to
> experience convenience charging.

Ah, got it.

I have to say though... There are a number of times when 25' of
extension cord is not long enough.  I have been debating adding
another 50' of lower gauge NEMA 5-15 cable so that I can convenience
charge in more locations.

25' only gets me 2 parking spaces away from my car... but 75' of cord
might be a safety hazard.  (I mean what property owner in their right
mind would want 100' extension cords strewn all over their parking
deck with multiple electric vehicles?)


As an aside... I would like to mention Magnolia Cafe South.   My
parents and myself were enjoying a nice Sunday breakfast, and the
manager was more than happy to let me charge from an outlet by their
back porch.  That gave me enough juice so that I could take the
interstate home instead of taking slower overland roads.  So... props
to Magnolia Cafe.


-- 
TTFN,
Brian "Lasso" Lasseter

"No Sane man will dance." -Cicero (106-43 B.C.)