Hello Everyone. We have moved into a new condo that has parking stalls pre-wired for EV charging station installation. These parking stalls were designed to be connected to our own meter. My plan is to install a Tesla wall charger. My question is " is there away to setup the charger that others cannot use my private charging station?" Anyone have any ideas as to how to lock up the charger or the cable?
Are you handy?
I would buy or build a metal box larger than the HPWC handle and lock the handle it that when not in use?
You may need to cut a groove in the bottom to slide the cord into.
Do you have the original wall charger with the "1 mile" cord or the newer one?
I would buy or build a metal box larger than the HPWC handle and lock the handle it that when not in use?
You may need to cut a groove in the bottom to slide the cord into.
Do you have the original wall charger with the "1 mile" cord or the newer one?
As a last resort: If you have access to a private circuit breaker you could turn it off when not in use.
Would be cool if future HPWCs would network/LTE compatible so that you could monitor/lock/unlock them via an app.
Same as a router, you can grant guess access and possibly track guest/non-owner usage in case you need to be reimbursed.
Same as a router, you can grant guess access and possibly track guest/non-owner usage in case you need to be reimbursed.
What about this? Bag the connector going into the car. Not sure if the opening is tight enough so that you can't just pull it out of the bag while it is still locked.
https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Anti-theft-Lockdown-Bag-Medium/dp/B078Y3579R/
https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Anti-theft-Lockdown-Bag-Medium/dp/B078Y3579R/
Haven't got the charger yet. Will be purchasing the 20' cord charger . Not handy, but could get a friend to built one. Thank you for the idea.
This would work as well . With this I don't need to bother my friend to build a box to enclose it thank you
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Could you install a relay controlled by an RF remote on the communication lines inside the HPWC? Maybe a small module inside?
Get a short (foot long ish) chain and secure to the wall (bolts). Other end attach a combination/key lock with the ring big enough wrap the charging cable. This holds the cable to the wall which is good but stops people using it. Or even more simple - attach an eye bolt ( a ring) to the wall and then get a lock big enough to pass through the eye bolt and the cable.
BerTX
Supporting Member
Keep in mind that it is $5 worth of power. Don't do something that will tempt them to do $500 worth of damage trying to get it.
Here's an idea from an owner in the Hong Kong forum using an utility box.
Can't make this shXt up....
Can't make this shXt up....
BerTX
Supporting Member
You will need a disconnect to be installed anyway, so have one that is lockable installed.
Awesome. thanks. That is perfect.You will need a disconnect to be installed anyway, so have one that is lockable installed.
How about just waiting to see what kind of people your neighbors are...?If it’s assigned parking, it’s pretty unlikely that you’re going to have another tesla owner snake your juice.
Next deterrent would be an orange cone...
Finally, if you’re really that worried, just install a nema 14-50 and use the mobile charger.
Next deterrent would be an orange cone...
Finally, if you’re really that worried, just install a nema 14-50 and use the mobile charger.
BrokerDon
Active Member
Great idea. JuiceBox exactly what you want: JuiceBox EV charging stations - fast chargers for electric vehicles.
Rather complicated to explain in text. There are 2 existing charge stations for residents to use. Strata council have decided they don't want to mange the station so they have disconnected the stations. We are now responsible for own station. There are people here that have no courtesy here. Since we have to get an approved trade in to do the work, I am thinking to just do it right one time. Thinking of using the utility box. I dont think we are allowed to put cones on the stall.
Do your neighbors all have teslas? You would think that they don't and wouldn't be able to use your HPWC?
Also, as mentioned, there will have to be a disconnect somewhere and those all have lever switches that accept a lock.
an example -
https://www.amazon.com/SIEMENS-GNF3...1520183082&sr=8-13&keywords=disconnect+switch
Well - Merry Christmas - here is the perfect $29 solution. And they have many other options
Multi-Power Plug Lockout Box
Also, as mentioned, there will have to be a disconnect somewhere and those all have lever switches that accept a lock.
an example -
https://www.amazon.com/SIEMENS-GNF3...1520183082&sr=8-13&keywords=disconnect+switch
Well - Merry Christmas - here is the perfect $29 solution. And they have many other options
Multi-Power Plug Lockout Box
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