dryer in garage plug in

[@heist80]

i've got a dryer in the garage in my new place.

so when i charge i unplug the dryer and plug in the car and vice versa. my question is have any of you tried those double connectors where you can plug it into the wall and then have both the dryer and car connected at the same time? i would only run 1 at a time but it would help with having to go back there each time and unplug and plug

 

[danarcha]

i've got a dryer in the garage in my new place.

so when i charge i unplug the dryer and plug in the car and vice versa. my question is have any of you tried those double connectors where you can plug it into the wall and then have both the dryer and car connected at the same time? i would only run 1 at a time but it would help with having to go back there each time and unplug and plug

I have not used it, but others here have recommended a splitter called "Dryer Buddy." It allows both plugs to remain connected but power only goes to one device at a time.

 

[jdcollins5]

Your dryer receptacle is not made to be plugged and unplugged multiple times. Use the Dryer Buddy recommended.

 

[ATPMSD]

Here is the one from SplitVolt

Splitvolt Splitter Switch NEMA 14-30

The NEMA 14-30 Splitvolt Splitter Switch allows you to safely and automatically share your 220V - 240V dryer outlet with your EV charger, creating your own home fast level 2 charging station. No electrical installation required! Just plug it in and you have safe, L2, fast home charging in minutes.

splitvolt.com

But whatever you choose, be sure the EV side is a 14-30 outlet and not a 14-50. If you use the 14-50 version the car will try to draw 40-amps and you will need to manually lower the limit. Better to use the 14-30 adapter and then not to worry about it.

 

[davewill]

Yeah, definitely get some sort of splitter. You don't want to be plugging and unplugging. The ones that monitor the current and automatically cut off the car are what I would choose, but the ones that have a manual switch should be fine as well. Do make sure that the car isn't actively charging (and the dryer isn't running) when you do unplug or manually switch. It can cause arcing, and that's not good.

 

[DOCAL]

As others have said, you should use a splitter. I used a "Dryer Buddy Auto" for around a year before I got a dedicated charger installed, I highly recommend it.

 

[@heist80]

wow that dryer buddy isn't cheap.. $300. might make more sense to just have another one put in or maybe find one on ebay cheaper right?

 

[ATPMSD]

wow that dryer buddy isn't cheap.. $300

Splinters are great for someone who wants to leverage an existing outlet. $300 is very cheap especially as it is recommended that EVs be on a dedicated circuit.

just have another one put in

If you mean to run a new circuit, then yes, this is the correct solution and you will find it cheaper to install a wall connector than a new outlet and use the mobile connector. But if you are thinking of adding a new outlet to the same circuit, do not do that. As mentioned above a dedicated circuit is needed.

 

[CKwik240]

Something like this might work for some:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/AC-WORKS-Safety-Switch-Y-Cable-30A-3-Prong-Dryer-Plug-to-2-3-Prong-Dryer-Connectors/5013206731

You can also make something like this for much cheaper as well. I did this when I had Volt. Cost me something like $50 at the time (2014).

If someone makes a smart double pole switch that can handle 30A, one could make a very flexible system.

 

[uks123]

I have a question about this actually. I've got a dryer plug too with a 14-30 connector. Is it okay to set the amp limit at 32 or should I set it to 16?

 

[RayK]

14-30 should only be set to a maximum of 24A. For continuous current draw, like charging a car, the 80% rule applies. If the breaker and socket says 30A, then 80% of 30 is 24.

 

[stopcrazypp]

I have a question about this actually. I've got a dryer plug too with a 14-30 connector. Is it okay to set the amp limit at 32 or should I set it to 16?

The other person mentioned the limit (it is 30A*80% = 24A given it is a continuous load). If you have the official 14-30 adapter for your Mobile connector, this limit would be set automatically (no need for you to manually set it).

 

[uks123]

Thank you. I don't have the Tesla adapter and was using a generic 240v one with a tesla adapter. I appreciate the answer!

 

[davewill]

Thank you. I don't have the Tesla adapter and was using a generic 240v one with a tesla adapter. I appreciate the answer!

Do you mean a J1772 plug-in EVSE with the Tesla adapter? A lot of those have menus that allow them to be configured for a particular amperage, which would be an adequate way to deal with the situation.

 

[uks123]

Yes, a plug in j1772 with the Tesla adapter connected as I also have a Honda clarity phev. Mine unfortunately doesn't have a menu and I had to buy an adapter to connect it to the nema 30 plug because the power cord is a nema 50