Hey all, so I left my EVSE plugged into the same circuit as my inverter-style plasma cutter but it wasn’t charging my car. The issue now is that the EVSE seems damaged, I just noticed it got very hot near the input plug. so I was wondering, does anyone have a schematic for it? A schematic might help me see if there's a fuse or breaker that might have tripped, I am hoping I am able to fix it.
I have a damaged EVSE
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FriedRice90
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Oh, the classic issue with OEM EVSE. Unserviceable, unfortunately! Next time invest in a better outlet. At least your car wasn't plugged in.
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Do you have any experience with electricals?
If the device is broken, you may be able to repair it by disassembling it and inspecting it for any issues.
If the device is broken, you may be able to repair it by disassembling it and inspecting it for any issues.
sherwin143!
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Let's break down what might have happened.
Direct short: If somehow the main power (220V) got mixed up with the EV charging wires (PP/CP), it would likely cause serious damage to my car's electronics. This is a pretty unlikely scenario, and the charging station itself would probably be damaged too.
Voltage surge: If there was a sudden spike in the main power (maybe over 280V), it could also harm my car's electronics. This would probably be the power company's responsibility.
Car-side issue: It's more likely that the problem started within my car. Maybe a lightning strike caused a voltage surge that weakened the car's charger.
Old breaker: Sometimes old circuit breakers can fail.
To prevent these kinds of issues:
Install a Surge Protector (SPD): This device in your electrical panel can help protect your car and other electronics from voltage surges.
Finding the exact cause of the problem might be tricky. But it's probably not something wrong with the building's wiring.
I hope this helps!
Direct short: If somehow the main power (220V) got mixed up with the EV charging wires (PP/CP), it would likely cause serious damage to my car's electronics. This is a pretty unlikely scenario, and the charging station itself would probably be damaged too.
Voltage surge: If there was a sudden spike in the main power (maybe over 280V), it could also harm my car's electronics. This would probably be the power company's responsibility.
Car-side issue: It's more likely that the problem started within my car. Maybe a lightning strike caused a voltage surge that weakened the car's charger.
Old breaker: Sometimes old circuit breakers can fail.
To prevent these kinds of issues:
Install a Surge Protector (SPD): This device in your electrical panel can help protect your car and other electronics from voltage surges.
Finding the exact cause of the problem might be tricky. But it's probably not something wrong with the building's wiring.
I hope this helps!
Yeah, I’ll be more careful next time. It’s a bummer about the EVSE though, looks like I’ll need a replacement.
Thanks for breaking it down...That makes sense, especially about the voltage surge. I’ll definitely consider adding a surge protector.
