Using the included Charger
06-02-2019, 03:08 AM
#11
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I have full faith that if I were to put in a 15-50 NEMA plug at home, It'd be wired 'right'. That said, I hard wired m juicebox, and really dont need at plug.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
06-02-2019, 03:29 AM
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I have full faith that if I were to put in a 15-50 NEMA plug at home, It'd be wired 'right'. That said, I hard wired m juicebox, and really dont need at plug.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
06-02-2019, 07:11 AM
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Yep, I had exactly the same problem. Problem was related to the electrical wiring in our street (we are one of the few streets in our town which do not have 400v available, but only 240v). The problem indeed is caused by how the ground/neuter is wired.
I tested it at at least 4 houses in the neighborhoud, didn't work in any of them. When I walked 50 meters further, to a house that was on the 400v cabine, all was fine.
As at that point my Level 2 charger also didn't work (same issue BTW), it scared the ... out of me, as at that point, I had a car waiting to be collected, but no way to charge it.
Finally, the Level 2 problem was solved by the installer, and I fixed the Level 1 problem by simply buying another cable by Zencar, which is less sensitive to the electric setup. This one does the trick (there is a grounding icon that lights up on the cable, but it works fine, and allows you to select the Amperes): https://www.4ev.be/thuislader-audi-e...eter-16a-shuko
I tested it at at least 4 houses in the neighborhoud, didn't work in any of them. When I walked 50 meters further, to a house that was on the 400v cabine, all was fine.
As at that point my Level 2 charger also didn't work (same issue BTW), it scared the ... out of me, as at that point, I had a car waiting to be collected, but no way to charge it.
Finally, the Level 2 problem was solved by the installer, and I fixed the Level 1 problem by simply buying another cable by Zencar, which is less sensitive to the electric setup. This one does the trick (there is a grounding icon that lights up on the cable, but it works fine, and allows you to select the Amperes): https://www.4ev.be/thuislader-audi-e...eter-16a-shuko
06-02-2019, 07:16 AM
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I have full faith that if I were to put in a 15-50 NEMA plug at home, It'd be wired 'right'. That said, I hard wired m juicebox, and really dont need at plug.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
I think my question is, are people finding that they can or cannot use the included charging system at public 15-50 NEMA outlets? Outlets that we're installed explicitly to Audi's spec?
I've tried 4 plugs now at 3 different locations and not had any luck.
06-02-2019, 11:44 AM
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Just tried mine out and got the following results:
120V @ 100% yielded 0.8 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 50% yielded 4.3 to 4.4 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 100% yielded 8.7 kW read in the vehicle
My JuiceBox 40 yields 8.8 kW read in the vehicle with line voltage of 242V.
14-50 outlet, carefully self installed according to the best guidance YouTube has to offer.
120V @ 100% yielded 0.8 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 50% yielded 4.3 to 4.4 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 100% yielded 8.7 kW read in the vehicle
My JuiceBox 40 yields 8.8 kW read in the vehicle with line voltage of 242V.
14-50 outlet, carefully self installed according to the best guidance YouTube has to offer.
06-02-2019, 01:08 PM
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Just tried mine out and got the following results:
120V @ 100% yielded 0.8 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 50% yielded 4.3 to 4.4 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 100% yielded 8.7 kW read in the vehicle
My JuiceBox 40 yields 8.8 kW read in the vehicle with line voltage of 242V.
14-50 outlet, carefully self installed according to the best guidance YouTube has to offer.
120V @ 100% yielded 0.8 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 50% yielded 4.3 to 4.4 kW read in the vehicle
240V @ 100% yielded 8.7 kW read in the vehicle
My JuiceBox 40 yields 8.8 kW read in the vehicle with line voltage of 242V.
14-50 outlet, carefully self installed according to the best guidance YouTube has to offer.
06-02-2019, 01:33 PM
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Since I'm gone four or more days at a time, my work parking lot at the airport includes 20+ 120V outlets. Seems appropriate if the workforce parks for such a long period. Cheap to install and more than enough to allow a top up in 3 or more days.
I don't like the idea of leaving the EVSE out in an uncovered lot, but no one seems to have a better solution.
I don't like the idea of leaving the EVSE out in an uncovered lot, but no one seems to have a better solution.
06-04-2019, 02:39 PM
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Wall Mount Part# 8V4-915-899-A