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Review on πŸ’‘ Hosa PWA-486 90-Degree Right Angle NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P Power Adapter by Tingate Skrbec

Revainrating 5 out of 5

DO NOT USE FOR LONG LOADS!

I bought this to de-energize an electric car that draws 12A DC for a long period of time. This wasn't a problem before, but the way the fork worked caused it to sag, which can be risky. This should solve the problem by routing the connector straight down and thus improving the connection. When I checked it some time after charging started, I found that it was quite hot and heat was being transferred to my EVSE's socket and plug. I had to stop charging the car and unplug everything for a while to cool down. As hot as it gets, it would only be a matter of time before I start melting things and potentially shorting out. Chain capacity, look elsewhere.

Pros
  • Pretty packaging
Cons
  • Out of style

Comments (3)

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April 09, 2023
We really need a zero-star rating (updated 9/24)
March 29, 2023
Make sure this adapter is the orientation you need before ordering!
December 04, 2022
Please redesign this to be lower profile. Please make ungrounded 2-wire version as well.