pippin65 Posted April 21, 2013 at 12:42 PM Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 at 12:42 PM Hi, with the standard charger that comes with the energi, I would be plugging it into an outside receptacle and then into the energi. Is this okay? If it's raining hard and whatnot .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX NRG Posted April 21, 2013 at 05:41 PM Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 at 05:41 PM If the receptacle is exposed to the rain during charging, I would suggest creating a plug enclosure to fit over the end of the cord's plug to keep the water out. Those $5 styrofoam hose tap freeze protectors from Lowes or HD can work great for this. Just cut a slot angled out the bottom front for the cord to exit and place the rubber tension anchor over the plug to pull the cover against the wall to keep water out. A second cover could be used to keep the charger plug dry on the car receptacle if that is outside in the rain but you may need to use some Saran wrap around the whole thing to provide a more water tight connection to the paint. But if possible, I'd avoid charging when exposed to the rain. Missing a charge cycle or two because of rain and operating it as a gas hybrid once in awhile should be no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted April 24, 2013 at 01:29 AM Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 at 01:29 AM (edited) I sometimes like to live wild, so when I took my car into the dealer today to ask a few questions I decided to plug-in even though it was slightly raining. I had no issues getting a charge and I don't plan to make a habit of this. I wanted to get some free juice and the vehicles still under warranty. If I'm going to do it, it might as well be at the dealership right?I will look for the covers mentioned just incase I need to charge in the rain again. Might even throw some Saran wrap in the trunk too.Great idea TX NRG! Edited April 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM by FusionEnergi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Fusion Posted November 21, 2013 at 01:26 AM Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 at 01:26 AM I charged mine overnight while it rained. No problem. By looking at the connector on the vehicle side it appears as though that bottom channel will drain any water out. On a side note, has anyone installed a Level 2 charger out in the open where it will get rained on? I'm considering putting a Clipper Creek charger on a post near my driveway. It's NEMA 4 rated for indoor and outdoor installs so it should be fine. http://stores.homestead.com/ClipperCreekInc/-strse-6/Level-2-EVSE%2C-Level/Detail.bok Any further info on this charger would be great. I see the input cable going into the unit from the top. Can that be moved to come in from the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorn Posted February 16, 2014 at 09:20 PM Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 at 09:20 PM I've been charging outdoors since I got the car in September, but due to the drought in California (I'm in the Bay Area), have not had much rain. However, after 4 days of rain earlier this month, the charge door no longer springs open.I suspect it's the lubricant, but before I try to lube it, I figured I'd check with the community to see of any others are experiencing this. Thanks,Bjorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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