Smallest possible EV Level 2 circuit?

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gene6 said:
Yeah did not think of a load shed for residential,how does that work?
My cousin got himself into this mess because he threatened the tenant with eviction because they were using the front porch GFCI to charge and then tried to deny permission to have a charger installed.
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Generally been using for years with generator installation, but now are more capable as general load managemnt equipment with the right product. using one company that is now specifically designed for use with EVSE. Soem are designed to shed or manage mutiple loads and can be programed for priority recognition sheding some loads befor others. These load management equipment all monitor the loads via CT's installed over the mains and with with the use of contactors (some times multiple) that open whe loads exceed a certain percentage of the maximum capabilty of the system.
This option while by itself can be expensive it is less expensive than a service upgrade (if one is even available due to POCO limitations).
 
gene6 said:
Yeah did not think of a load shed for residential,how does that work?
My cousin got himself into this mess because he threatened the tenant with eviction because they were using the front porch GFCI to charge and then tried to deny permission to have a charger installed.
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There is now equipment available to do this. We discussed here a while back. Maybe someone here will dig up the thread for a name.
 
Thanks all for your input, the level 2 EV charger just got installed without a hitch on the existing 100A panel, its on a 40A circuit set on its lowest setting.
 
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