llile
1 kW
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2010
- Messages
- 457
"Opportunity charge" seems to be the correct term if you asked permission, "Guerilla charge" if you didn't. Either way this is a small charge obtained while on the road to extend your range
Do you look for opportunity charges? Have you been kicked out of places for charging? Do you ask permission or just plug in?
I'm always running out of juice and regularly have to find places to plug in - my regular route is just near the end of my battery range. Lately many of the places I used to use have evaporated. Some, the power is just shut off to the outdoor outlets. Others, the GFI outlet has blown and cannot be reset, because most of these are junk. I inspect construction sites, and many GFI outlets quit working between the time they are installed and the time I inspect them - reset no longer works - junk.
Sometimes I've plugged in, only to return and find my cord unplugged and thrown across the bike, in a "f*&%$# you" sort of way.
Many public parks seem to have outlets, but they are often shut off if the park isn't rented for a party or something. Vending machines are a good bet, except you may blow a breaker if you've got a charger over 400 watts or so.
I told a restaurant owner I'd patronize his restaurant every time I plugged in, and he was really happy about that. Great food BTW. However, his outdoor GFI plug has now failed, and it is one he cares nothing about. I may just fix it for him just so I can plug in again. He complained about people pirating juice without permission, for instance an RV plugging in one time.
Any stories? Tips? Disasters?
Do you look for opportunity charges? Have you been kicked out of places for charging? Do you ask permission or just plug in?
I'm always running out of juice and regularly have to find places to plug in - my regular route is just near the end of my battery range. Lately many of the places I used to use have evaporated. Some, the power is just shut off to the outdoor outlets. Others, the GFI outlet has blown and cannot be reset, because most of these are junk. I inspect construction sites, and many GFI outlets quit working between the time they are installed and the time I inspect them - reset no longer works - junk.
Sometimes I've plugged in, only to return and find my cord unplugged and thrown across the bike, in a "f*&%$# you" sort of way.
Many public parks seem to have outlets, but they are often shut off if the park isn't rented for a party or something. Vending machines are a good bet, except you may blow a breaker if you've got a charger over 400 watts or so.
I told a restaurant owner I'd patronize his restaurant every time I plugged in, and he was really happy about that. Great food BTW. However, his outdoor GFI plug has now failed, and it is one he cares nothing about. I may just fix it for him just so I can plug in again. He complained about people pirating juice without permission, for instance an RV plugging in one time.
Any stories? Tips? Disasters?