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Re:US utilities have finally realized electric cars may save... by icelancer on Friday March 16, 2018 @05:56AM (#16599625)
80A circuit for 72A continuous load is absolutely in violation of code.
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Re:US utilities have finally realized electric cars may save... by tgtweak on Sunday March 18, 2018 @08:28PM (#16615354)
This is correct, actually the reason the rating on the charger is 72A is to fit into a 90A circuit with 25% overhead for continuous loads.
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