daveo4EV
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https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...-nema-14-50-to-nema-14-50-nema-14-50-splitter
these have been around for a while - not everyone can dedicate a new 30/50 amp breaker to an EV charger in existing homes (older or have limited total amps for the service), but it turns out they may already have an existing 240V circuit that can be "shared"
the device linked in this thread is a nifty tool that lets you share one outlet (NEMA 14-50 _OR_ NEMA 14-30) but it will make sure only one device is using the circuit at a time…
this would allow you to share your eV charger with for example your Electric dryer - and the EV charger will be "shut down" while the dryer is in use - but allow the EV charger to operate when the dryer is no longer in use…
this could be a great solution for vacation homes and other locations where it's not always plausible or cost effective to add a new dedicated EV only circuit…
there is another company that makes similar item called 'dryer buddy'…it does essentially the same think - one plug - two outlets - one outlet is primary (electric dryer for example), other outlet is "alternate" EVSE - it lets only one operate at a time - effectively lets you "share" an existing 240V circuit with out imposing "rules" on the family so they can use the original appliance with impunity and the EVSE will be "cut off" when necessary.
just something to think about…might save some money and be workable for certain types of situations.
NOTE: you can also use this to share 2 EVSE's - and the device will make sure only one EVSE is operational at a time - effectively allowing you to charge two EV's but making sure only one EVSE is active at any time…
it might be worth playing with under certain circumstances…
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these have been around for a while - not everyone can dedicate a new 30/50 amp breaker to an EV charger in existing homes (older or have limited total amps for the service), but it turns out they may already have an existing 240V circuit that can be "shared"
the device linked in this thread is a nifty tool that lets you share one outlet (NEMA 14-50 _OR_ NEMA 14-30) but it will make sure only one device is using the circuit at a time…
this would allow you to share your eV charger with for example your Electric dryer - and the EV charger will be "shut down" while the dryer is in use - but allow the EV charger to operate when the dryer is no longer in use…
this could be a great solution for vacation homes and other locations where it's not always plausible or cost effective to add a new dedicated EV only circuit…
there is another company that makes similar item called 'dryer buddy'…it does essentially the same think - one plug - two outlets - one outlet is primary (electric dryer for example), other outlet is "alternate" EVSE - it lets only one operate at a time - effectively lets you "share" an existing 240V circuit with out imposing "rules" on the family so they can use the original appliance with impunity and the EVSE will be "cut off" when necessary.
just something to think about…might save some money and be workable for certain types of situations.
NOTE: you can also use this to share 2 EVSE's - and the device will make sure only one EVSE is operational at a time - effectively allowing you to charge two EV's but making sure only one EVSE is active at any time…
it might be worth playing with under certain circumstances…
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