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  1. 73Bruin

    Does anyone have any knowledge of a device called a SmartSwitch?

    We are remodeling our townhome. It was built in 1981 with 100amp service at the meter which is in a HOA utility closet. The conduit from the closet is 1.5" and buried in concrete. The general contractor says that upgrading our electrical service from 100amp to 150 or 200, would be...
  2. 73Bruin

    Jump starting an ICE from a MY

    Today, I jump started my mother-in-laws Chevrolet Malibu from my MY. I checked owners manual that is available on the system screeen and it gave instructions for getting a jump. If there was a reference to giving a jump or telling you not to do it, I didn't see it. The battery is located...
  3. 73Bruin

    Is preconditioning necessary before charging in mild climates?

    I live in Southern California about 2 miles from the ocean. It seldom gets below the high 40s at night in the middle of winter. I have noticed that preconditioning before going to a supercharger really uses a lot of energy. It says this is to prepare for rapid charging. I haven't been time...
  4. 73Bruin

    Best Battery Usage Strategy for a low mileage user.

    i have had my MY since 12/10/21 and am still trying to get the lay of the land regarding when to charge and how much to charge. As background, my wife and I put on about 11,000 total miles annually between our 2 cars (we are retired). I expect the MY to get about 8,000 of that assuming we make...