Shrink13
Well-known member
I had an usual experience last night with my three-year-old level 2 charging unit. My much beloved BEV was at the dealer getting the software update and I had a REX loaner. The car was being charged and it was on because I was sitting in it trying to pair my Bluetooth phone. At the same time, the dryer in the house ( on a separate circuit) was on. I did notice that the readout on the dash said that charging would be completed at 4 PM. I thought that was an usual since it was 7:30 PM and it only needed about an hour of charging. All the settings were correct - The charge level was on high and it was set to charge immediately. All of a sudden the charging stopped and electricity throughout the entire house went off. I have lived in this home for over 45 years and have never had the entire house shutdown. The breakers in the garage were all fine, but the two 100 circuit breakers next to the outside meter been tripped.
I am confused as to why the main breakers tripped before the inside individual breakers tripped. I have Charged my BEV many times before with the dryer running with no problem at all. Does the REX draw more power than a BEV? Did it make a difference that the car was on while I was being charged?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am confused as to why the main breakers tripped before the inside individual breakers tripped. I have Charged my BEV many times before with the dryer running with no problem at all. Does the REX draw more power than a BEV? Did it make a difference that the car was on while I was being charged?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.