Re: Got my TH!NK can't plug it in.

[Chris Maresca <ckm@crust.net>]

On Sat, 29 Sep 2001 chris@califormula.com wrote:

> Let me clarify.
> I figured out how to charge my car by using a three phase we have 
> here for an old sprinkler pump.  I used two legs and twisted the 
> ground around a screw on the box.  This charges the car fine.
> This is not to code.  The electrician wants $2400 to start at the 
> meter room with a new sub panel because all is full.  They want a 
> meter to see how much JUICE I use.  This is not my home it is a huge 
> building and meter room and parking place are on opposite corners of 
> a building as big as a city block.

Hmmm, perhaps you should contact the city's inspection dept. to see if
you can do it yourself...  Also, you might see if you can get the city to
help to put in an EV charging station in the neighborhood.  

Chris.

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chris maresca
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