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Discussion in 'Prime Plug-in Charging' started by John Gutheil, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. John Gutheil

    John Gutheil Junior Member

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    I've had my Prius Prime for over a year now. The plug for my charger is located in a tough place to reach so I would like to install a wireless switch inline to turn my charger on and off with. Any advice on what to purchase when it comes to amp rating or watts? Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 John Gutheil, Oct 22, 2020
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    Are you talking about the 120v wall receptacle that OEM L1 EVSE (also called charge cord) plugs in? If so, I just leave mine plugged in all the time. There is a very small amount of draw by the control box of the EVSE, ~0.01kwh/day, you will be wasting, but other than that I can't think of a good reason to plug and unplug EVSE from the wall at each use unless you need to take the EVSE (charge cord) with you. The only time it may be a good idea to unplug is when there is a lightning thunderstorm near to protect the EVSE equipment. But to be honest, I have never bothered to go around my house to unplug every electric appliances from the wall due to imminent thunderstorm.
     
    #2 Salamander_King, Oct 25, 2020
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    Is the circuit breaker for that outlet easy to get to ?
    If so, that might be a good alternative for him.

    Or not, if other things are on the same circuit.

    Trying to install a "wireless" switch likely is WAY overkill.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Oct 25, 2020
  4. John Gutheil

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    Thanks guys. My air compressor is on the same circuit so a good thought but I'm not able to do that. I'll just leave it plugged in and not worry about it. Thanks again...
     
    #4 John Gutheil, Oct 26, 2020
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