Burning smell after charging
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Burning smell after charging
I have an EQS AMG. Been flawless and reliable for the past year. Last night I was charging it up at home (from about 20% to 100%). After it was done charging I noticed my garage had a slight smell of burning plastic.
The car was wet, but aside from that it was not that cold (about 45F / 7C) although my garge was probably warmer than that.
Should I worry? The smell was not real strong, but it was there.
The car was wet, but aside from that it was not that cold (about 45F / 7C) although my garge was probably warmer than that.
Should I worry? The smell was not real strong, but it was there.
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Specifically, most of the 240V outlets are not designed for continuous load but instead for things like dryers or ovens that don't run at max current for a long time (> 3hrs). You need an outlet rated for continuous load, not the $10 or $15 outlets at the hardware store. A continuous duty outlet should run about $50 or more.
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Specifically, most of the 240V outlets are not designed for continuous load but instead for things like dryers or ovens that don't run at max current for a long time (> 3hrs). You need an outlet rated for continuous load, not the $10 or $15 outlets at the hardware store. A continuous duty outlet should run about $50 or more.
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Hmm, this may be the issue. I did not install the outlet. It was installed when we remodeled the house. The electrician was an idiot and probably did not realize the outlet was for car charging, even though it was an outlet in the garage. I have another electrician coming out next week, I will have him look at t.
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I check my connection for any temperature above that of the cable and conduit from time to time. And I never remove and replace the plug as I hear that cheaper retail ones can loosen over time.
