Post: "Securing an outdoor EV Charger"
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[comment u/mdjak1] The cable should be replaceable on the existing charger. But when you replace it, just put on a cable that is only 1 foot long. Then each user should buy a J1772 extension cable:
[comment u/mdjak1] https://www.homedepot.com/p/SKYSHALO-EV-Charger-ExtensHere is the original image:
“build a wooden shed to cover it and the cable when not in use and put a padlock on the door. that won't stop them from cutting the cable when it's out tho. you energy might be better spend on getting security camera and/or some motion activated lights out there to scare off criminals.”
u/skyfishgoo14 points · Sep 16, 2026View
“There’s a product called a Castrap that you can add to the cable to protect it. Many charging providers use them. https://www.catstrap.net/product-page/ev-cable-shield-anti-theft-protection?srsltid=AU7gw4WUzNV2WGiLcoY6HotBaTZz6D90X6p8m4iIBgSNdSyVZNYJxn4W”
u/sctbke10 points · Sep 16, 2026View
“Motion lights and fake/real cam. After that it's the locked box... which may be the best first choice.”
u/PoundKitchen8 points · Sep 16, 2026View
“Since I am on friendly terms with our neighbor meth-heads, they have left everything on our street alone. Have you tried making friends with them? Sometime I drop some scrap metal off at their house as a small gift. It’s been working pretty well!”
u/PersnickityPenguin4 points · Sep 18, 2026View
“I got this locking cover and absolutely love it so far.”
u/narocroc102 points · Sep 17, 2026View
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"excerpt": "I would consider a large metal cabinet you could hang the cable in when not in use. A detachable cable setup would be good also but might not be available where you are.",
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"excerpt": "You just need to buy an outdoor rated electrical box. They come in lots of different sizes and you can store the whole thing including the cord inside a locked metal box. For example\n\n https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Electrical-Enclosure-Weatherproof-Reinforced/dp/B0C589RH7V/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.d12ea098-dcb9-49c6-b8ab-df62d91eb787%3Aamzn1.sym.d12ea098-dcb9",
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