Voltec Exterior Mount

[sspeedracer]

Instead of "purchasing" a Bosch 220 charger I opted for the Voltec unit. 7 days and sixty dollars later it showed up on my doorstep. I installed it to the side exterior of my house.

I wanted the Voltec for several reasons:
Low Price, coiled cord, cord length, light on plug and aesthetics.

 

[nmikmik]

Nice,
so how much otherwise the Bosch would cost you and why only $60 for the Voltec? Is there a rebate on that?

I thought they offered rebate on the Bosch as well.
Thanks,

 

[sspeedracer]

The rebate is towards a Bosch unit but they accepted the $500 towards the Voltec. It ran about $60 after tax and shipping.

 

[nmikmik]

Nice to know.
Thanks.

 

[nmikmik]

I am wondering if there is a similarly priced alternative to the Voltec but with "non permanent" installation.

I have a 220V plug inside the garage for the dryer that I never use, mine is gas, so it should be ok.
I see this "Turbo Cord" advertised on the site, but it looks so dinky and doesn't even look like a charger, more like an adapter to use 220V.

Thanks,

 

[VonSpark]

I am wondering if there is a similarly priced alternative to the Voltec but with "non permanent" installation.

I got the clipper Creek. LCS-25P http://www.clippercreek.com/store/product/charging-station-lcs-25p-nema-l6-30-2/

IMO, the quality of the Clipper Creek is way better build then TurboCord. We have both so that's my take on it.

 

[nmikmik]

Thanks a lot VonSpark!
This helps.
I am assuming no rebates were available for the Clipper Creek.
I am wondering what prevents someone from attaching a heavy duty cord to the Voltec and the clothes dryer plug on the other end. i.e. why does it have to be hard wired.