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    OpenEVSE for sale

    Well the eBay seller claimed 40A but his listing text was stolen from Quick Charge power so I discounted the whole listing. Amazon also lists the cable as 40A so maybe it is. The length is defiantly 20 feert...
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    Glc300 loaner

    The automatic start was noticeable in the GLC300, the C300 was flawless. With the windows up you could not tell the car was starting up. The problem with both loaners was that the instruction books were removed so you had to guess at the features. Even so at least a car was provided. It is nice...
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    Why only 9kW charging rate on 9.6kW charger?

    <img src="https://image.ibb.co/g7jYiS/IMG_0988.jpg" alt="IMG 0988" border=" I charge at home at 40A and 240V. Most commercial EVSE's run from a wye at 208VAC. That allows 120VAC at the wall outlets. In addition most commercial EVSE's are 30A. 208AC at 30A is just over 6K so that is normal for...
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    Glc300 loaner

    I found my 2018 GLC much too low. I scarped my head getting into or out of it. I am back to my B250e and I like it a lot. It may not be as aerodynamic but the headroom is great!
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    Glc300 loaner

    For the last couple of days I have had a GLC300 loaner. It really does not fit my style. It is so aerodynamic that I hit my head getting into the car it is also b;lack!.. For 43K my money can easily spent elsewhare. The only thing about the car was that it was free. d
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    OpenEVSE for sale

    OpenEVSE for sale This unit has a Barbouri ver 4.2 EVSE board with the timer enabled, an 80A 12V coil relay, a 12V power supply, A RGB color display, a 20 foot ITT 32A J1772 cable that is unused, a 4 foot 40A range cable with a molded 14-50 plug, and a multi-function meter. The meter...
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    Door rattles when playing certain music

    Dynamat makes a tremendous difference but it is heavy and expensive. I lucked out and a custom shop sold me some scraps for $5. Otherwise you have to purchase a whole box. It works like magic.
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    Range Extender Tips & Tricks

    My car charges at 40A at 240VAC all the time. The range extender makes no difference.
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    Charge Timer On Board?

    I have a T3 reservation but it is likely that I will pass. They have a T3 in Newport Beach to sit in but I am guessing it sits too low for me. Given my wants and the slipping schedule I would guess late 2019. All of the current cars are loaded and the only option I want is the color.
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    Charge Timer On Board?

    You can still use the Blink EVSE. Tesla's come with an adapter to convert the car to a standard J1772. As such the car will analyze the pilot and set itself accordingly.
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    Range Extender Tips & Tricks

    I only use the range extender when I go to the TRW Amateur Radio Swap Meet that is 39 miles away. I likely could make it but the extra gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
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    Door rattles when playing certain music

    On my 2014 the right speaker rattled. I could not figure how to get the door panel off so I lined the pocket so it did not show using dynamat. This totally cured the problem. So far no rattles in my 2017.
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    UK chargjng & other newbie Qs

    I have not unsealed my supplied L1 EVSE but if it is like my 2014 EVSE it defaults to 8A. You have to set it each time for 12A. This is primarily to avoid overloading a poor socket. I have no info on a UK car but it normally only charges to 80%. The range button charges it to 90%. It never...
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    UK chargjng & other newbie Qs

    a 32A EVSE is a good choice for mutiple cars but the car only takes what it needs. I have a 40A EVSE and it fully charges my B250e. The same charger charged my eGolf at 30A. The car sets the current assuming there is enough not the EVSE. If lower current is only available like 32A charging the B...
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    Is there any way to change the behavior of the J1772 lock?

    The spec says 18 inches max. I routinely ignore it and use 4 foot range cables.I guess the whole idea is to make something safe and idiot proof.
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    Breakdown

    I really like the car but since it is discontuned parts take a while. It took 2 months to fix my 2017 B250e. Everything had to come from Germany. I guess that is the trade off of having a car with no local support. Good thing I had a dealer loaner after the rental money ran out.
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    Considering a used b250e

    From another source it seems like Mercedes will kick in 10K and most dealers will discount another 4K. My 2017 B250E with a list of 48K leased for 32K.. This is my second one and I still like it. It fits my needs. Far better than a low slung car like my old VW eGlof. I am 70 years old with a bad...
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    Walked to car; lights on; door unlocked; battery at 0%

    Getting old is a bitch but it is far better than the alternative.
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    Moderator?

    Yes, and he is on my ban list. I deleted a bunch of his stuff.
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    Broken headrest?

    My 2017 came with fully working latches. On my 2014 I had to force them. From what others have said someone at the dealer forced them. The right and left headrests are independent of each other. someone may have forced only one. In any event forcing them is very simple. Just do not forget to...
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