jimnycricket65
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Please recommend me a charger cable extension that works well and fully compatible with the CT. I bought one and it doesn’t want to open the charger port.
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My understanding is the handful of them out there do not have a functioning button on them to send the command to open the charge port door. You can still push the door to open it or use the app to open it and plug in after that. I have one that behaves the same way but charges fine the couple times I tested it.
From what I have read and others have said it is not recommended to use any of the extensions for DC fast charging. I know I will never risk using a DC fast charging extension cable if any kind, don’t want to mess up my rides.
From what I have read and others have said it is not recommended to use any of the extensions for DC fast charging. I know I will never risk using a DC fast charging extension cable if any kind, don’t want to mess up my rides.
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Why not extend the power socket to charger instead of charger to charger.
A basic 220 RV power extension cable should work just fine.
A basic 220 RV power extension cable should work just fine.
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That is a good recommendation but it does not work if you are trying to extend the NACS connection from something like a Wall Connector.
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In that case maybe it would be more cost effective to add a junction box and move the wall connector. It shouldn’t cost more than 50-100 bucks for a diy.
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I used Lectron extender and charger for my CT. Everything is fine so far. I've had the Lectron charger for MY for over two years and I did have an issue with it that was replaced under warranty right at the 2 year mark. Or do as Jesseg said - any home depot or like store has these.
Just make sure you get the right cable that works for your Amps.
Just make sure you get the right cable that works for your Amps.
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Yeah that could be but it also could be that doesn’t work. I do agree to be careful with extensions for anything NACS. Personally I rolled the dice and snagged the below product. I looked it over and did some testing with a multimeter to make sure there wasn’t some kind of crossed wired error that would blow up my rides. For sure I agree 100% never use an extension for DC anything. In my head an extra 16 feet for up to 48 amps felt safe enough. I am in no way saying this is completely safe or that anyone should use this product. I am not a certified electrician though I consider my knowledge to be average to above average with electrical tasks. Just sharing my thoughts and what I felt was safe to use. I keep this in the smugglers bay to be used in an emergency out in the wild if some level 2 charger is ICED or otherwise blocked and I need a charge. All of our normal locations (family houses that we cables stored for our visits) I used extention cords before the mobile charge as you recommend as I agree it is the better option.
https://a2zevshop.com/products/tesla-nacs-extension-cord-48a-16ft-5m
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Didn't all foundation series come with the charging equipment? Or was that Beast only?
The new Tesla Wall Connector has a cord that is absurdly long. I didn't measure it, but it looks like I could wrap the cord around my truck 3 times. I had two previous versions of the Wall Connector, one had a short cord and one had a medium cord. Instead of messing with extension devices, which I'm sure would void a warranty if something went wrong, I highly recommend the newest version of the Wall Connector that may be used in conjunction with the power share backup system.
The new Tesla Wall Connector has a cord that is absurdly long. I didn't measure it, but it looks like I could wrap the cord around my truck 3 times. I had two previous versions of the Wall Connector, one had a short cord and one had a medium cord. Instead of messing with extension devices, which I'm sure would void a warranty if something went wrong, I highly recommend the newest version of the Wall Connector that may be used in conjunction with the power share backup system.
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Foundation series came with the Powershare mobile connector. Wall Connector (24 foot cord) was linked to Powershare installation.
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They all did but the mobile wall charger is limited to 32 ams. I beleive the wall charger is 48 amps and up depending on the version.
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Yeah, older Wall Connectors could supply 80A, but no current production Teslas have onboard chargers over 48A.
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I have an extension on my home level 2 charger.
Got it from Amazon. Yes the button does not open the cover or release the lock. You have to do that all through the app. But I needed the length and it was cheaper then running an underground wire and setting up a charger on the street.
It’s been about 6 months using it and I have had no issues. It charges every car I plug into it at 48amp and no heating issues at all.
Here’s the Amazon link of the exact one I got.
https://a.co/d/3oX6gzp
I tried one other but it didn’t work at all. Got the red light on both the csr and charger. This one has worked day one and still is working great.
Got it from Amazon. Yes the button does not open the cover or release the lock. You have to do that all through the app. But I needed the length and it was cheaper then running an underground wire and setting up a charger on the street.
It’s been about 6 months using it and I have had no issues. It charges every car I plug into it at 48amp and no heating issues at all.
Here’s the Amazon link of the exact one I got.
https://a.co/d/3oX6gzp
I tried one other but it didn’t work at all. Got the red light on both the csr and charger. This one has worked day one and still is working great.
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