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To: spokeshave
Just for the hell of it I called a local electricial contractor to get an estimate for the installation of a plug in charge station at my home. Hang on folks — $2850+! Just plug it into the electric clothes dryer socket,,,usually 220V.

I'm pretty sure it uses a special much higher amperage outlet (along with heavier gauge wiring) and that the plug from the Volt is of a different design from electric dryer plugs, and could not be plugged into a dryer outlet. Even a small homeowners type arc welder you can buy at Home Depot will not plug into a dryer outlet. They require a heavy amperage outlet and special wiring.
30 posted on 01/16/2011 10:18:13 PM PST by BansheeBill
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To: BansheeBill
“Even a small homeowners type arc welder you can buy at Home Depot will not plug into a dryer outlet. They require a heavy amperage outlet and special wiring.”

Your such a fun sucker with your astuteness. (sarc)

42 posted on 01/17/2011 12:41:20 AM PST by Puckster
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