I am attempting a post with photos of my unique (at least I think it is) cable reel install
in case anyone is interested. The process took some time in researching and finding a
company that would build the reel.
As you can see, the reel is in my garage attic with the end of the cable hanging down approximately
3 feet when fully retracted. The desired cable length is easily pulled down and then the cable is locked
in place. A slight tug on the cable will start the recoil process. Extremely simple operation that my wife uses daily.
The cable used was the 25' that came with the HPWC. The pigtail to the cable reel was acquired through
Leoni's US representative. (Leoni makes the HPWC cable).
As shown, the HPWC is set to 90 amps with 72 amps charging. This is due to a slight mix up with the
electrician who ran #4 to the HPWC rather than #2. The system was tested for approximately 15 minutes
with a full 100 amps and it operated perfectly without a build up of heat. In regards to heat build up, the
cable reel mechanism and coiled cable is cooler than the HPWC when under full load as tested with a Fluke
infrared.
All in all the system works perfectly for me and is as envisioned and designed. Credit goes out to FlasherZ
for valuable assistance during the design phase.
This is a Gen I unit and was made by EVO Charge from Phoenix. They are working on a Gen II which I will
be installing for my Roadster once Henry Sharp finalizes his HPWC to Roadster adapter. Hurry up Henry!
Josh K. is the very helpful and throughly competent sales rep from EVO that I worked with. Send me a pm
for his contact information, if interested.
This reel, and the Gen II, can be wall or ceiling mounted as well. The reel is also rated for exterior use I
believe, but it would be best to ask Josh any questions you might have.
I included some photos to illustrate the reach of the 25' cable. It is possible to charge multiple vehicles
from one install location.
Hope the photos come through!
ELMIV
in case anyone is interested. The process took some time in researching and finding a
company that would build the reel.
As you can see, the reel is in my garage attic with the end of the cable hanging down approximately
3 feet when fully retracted. The desired cable length is easily pulled down and then the cable is locked
in place. A slight tug on the cable will start the recoil process. Extremely simple operation that my wife uses daily.
The cable used was the 25' that came with the HPWC. The pigtail to the cable reel was acquired through
Leoni's US representative. (Leoni makes the HPWC cable).
As shown, the HPWC is set to 90 amps with 72 amps charging. This is due to a slight mix up with the
electrician who ran #4 to the HPWC rather than #2. The system was tested for approximately 15 minutes
with a full 100 amps and it operated perfectly without a build up of heat. In regards to heat build up, the
cable reel mechanism and coiled cable is cooler than the HPWC when under full load as tested with a Fluke
infrared.
All in all the system works perfectly for me and is as envisioned and designed. Credit goes out to FlasherZ
for valuable assistance during the design phase.
This is a Gen I unit and was made by EVO Charge from Phoenix. They are working on a Gen II which I will
be installing for my Roadster once Henry Sharp finalizes his HPWC to Roadster adapter. Hurry up Henry!
Josh K. is the very helpful and throughly competent sales rep from EVO that I worked with. Send me a pm
for his contact information, if interested.
This reel, and the Gen II, can be wall or ceiling mounted as well. The reel is also rated for exterior use I
believe, but it would be best to ask Josh any questions you might have.
I included some photos to illustrate the reach of the 25' cable. It is possible to charge multiple vehicles
from one install location.
Hope the photos come through!
ELMIV
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