|
S60 & V60 '11-'18 / XC60 '09-'17 General Forum for the P3-platform 60-series models |
Information |
|
Using extension cord to charge a new V60 T8Views : 690 Replies : 11Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Aug 6th, 2020, 18:53 | #1 |
New Member
Last Online: Aug 13th, 2020 18:53
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lisboa
|
Using extension cord to charge a new V60 T8
Hi All,
Just bought a new V60 T8. In one of the places where I might need to charge it, I can only park the car some 15 meters from the first electricity socket inside the house. Is it ok if I charge it using a 10 meters extension cord (2,5mm) + a portable charger, and charge only at 10A? Thanks! |
Aug 6th, 2020, 22:29 | #2 |
Master Member
Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 18:31
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: -
|
The advice is no
What’s the amp rating of the extension lead |
Aug 7th, 2020, 07:03 | #3 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Oct 5th, 2021 19:46
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Huddersfield
|
You need to buy a specific extension lead (type 2 to type 2 connectors) that connects between the car and the charging lead which is then plugged in to the 13amp socket. NEVER EVER use a domestic extension lead when charging a PHEV! I have a 5.0m extension so i can connect to my external socket at home.
|
Aug 7th, 2020, 07:52 | #4 |
Bungling Amateur
Last Online: Today 10:46
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Beverley, East Yorks
|
The fact that you are charging a car changes nothing, it's an electrical load, and normal physics applies. Hence if you are charging at 10 amps (mains power, assuming 220v local supply in Portugal) a cable of 1.5mm would be adequate - so you will be fine with 2.5mm. This assumes you are using a charger/car lead that terminates with a domestic electrical plug.
The one thing you must do is if the extension lead is longer than you need - you must fully unwind it from the reel.
__________________
2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Aug 7th, 2020 at 07:56. |
Aug 7th, 2020, 08:50 | #5 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Oct 5th, 2021 19:46
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Huddersfield
|
We will have to agree to disagree. Using a domestic extension lead is specifically NOT advised by Volvo. I understand and agree with the technical aspect regarding cable sizing and unwinding the reel (not an uncommon cause of fires).
|
Aug 7th, 2020, 08:50 | #6 |
Master Member
Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 18:31
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: -
|
As you can see. The official advice you will find in the manual and generally will be not to use an extension lead. Mostly because of considerations like whether that cable is suitable for outdoors. Whether the extension lead has sufficient capacity for the load. Unwinding the extension cable etc. But many do nonetheless without issue.
I’ve just had this week my sparky fit an outdoor 3 pin socket for my PHEV so no need for an extension cable. Didn’t cost much either. |
Aug 7th, 2020, 10:22 | #7 | |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Today 14:22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
Quote:
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
|
Aug 7th, 2020, 11:12 | #8 |
New Member
Last Online: Aug 13th, 2020 18:53
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lisboa
|
Many thanks!
@ Tannaton: Yes, 220v local supply in Portugal and terminating with a domestic electric plug. And I would fully unwind the extension, for sure! @ Adrian888: Tbh, I didn't know those extensions existed, beginner mistake. It would have been a more confortable solution and costing only slightly more than the portable charger + 2.5mm extension lead. Anyway, this solution will be used for only a few charges, good weather and I will be nearby. |
Aug 7th, 2020, 11:55 | #9 |
Master Member
Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 18:31
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: -
|
|
Aug 7th, 2020, 12:38 | #10 |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Today 14:22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
Indeed , it is not the lead it's self necessarily but its an extra Joint in line which will be a point of higher resistance and could melt and cause a fire and reduce the charge going into the car.
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|