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  1. G

    EV chargers and RCD protection

    Hi all, just having a read through the regs and code of practice on car chargers. Where it stipulates the use of RCD's "for charging points" eg 722.531.3.1, is that referring specifically to the charge point it's self, ( and the fact that protection may be contained with the unit) rather than...
  2. pirate

    Electric car chargers

    Just wondered if anyone has seen the advert for the new Fiat 500E... If you read the small print at the bottom it says you can charge it enough in a few minutes to do 30 miles, using an 84kw charger...probably not a domestic installation then... However, on a 13A plug it only takes 19 hours to...
  3. Darkwood

    Electrician Jobs Weymouth, anyone do car chargers?

    For a friend of a friend, anyone who has the relevant certs etc to install a car charger possibly for a grant application, I'm sketchy on detail but drop us a PM and I'll get the contact details.
  4. Pip

    UK Car chargers promoted by electricy suppliers supliers beware long rant

    So I don't post here much but I'm feeling a liitle annoyed/abused/p*ss off. Why is it that as electricians we pay for, and have to have yearly assessments, regulation upgrade courses, insurance etc. Are told that the next technology advancement is the new source of income (solar?) And the answer...
  5. G

    Car chargers close to exposed steelwork

    Hi, installing just cabling at this stage for electric vehicle chargers in a carpark under a building. Assuming tt earthing required on those. There is also exposed structural steel work rising out of ground which will be bonded back to MET. I'm not designing this install, just installing and...
  6. Gavin John Hyde

    New MFT and testing EV Chargers, spds etc

    Need to look at a new MFT in due course as I currently have a kt64dl which whilst it works fine, is a doddle to use I have to use a chunky rolec charge check for testing EV Chargers. I see the new Metrel 3152 has a bolt on to test the chargers. Not sure if the EV testing part works fully with...
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Identification of cut outs and ev chargers

    Those involved with ev charger installs will be aware that we should carry out a site / pre works survey to ascertain the current max load with diversity taken into account and strictly speaking should submit the DNO notification beforehand to give them a chance to come back and tell you a yes...
  8. T

    Pod Point EV chargers

    Good evening all! Does anyone have experience is fitting Pod Point twin chargers? If so, I would love to pick your brain on a few things
  9. hey-hey-my-my

    About Victron chargers and AGM batteries

    Hi all, I've just purchased a Victron 7 stage 30A charger : Victron Blue Smart IP22 Bluetooth Battery Charger - 12V 30A, 3 outputs - https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/victron-blue-power-ip22-7-stage-adaptive-battery-charger-12v-30a-3-output-uk-plug.html This coupled with a 400W solar array should...
  10. C

    Can two car chargers share the same TT rod

    Can two car chargers installed outside next to each other use the same earth rod? My thinking is yes ?
  11. Bob Geldoff1234

    Electric car chargers

    I know nothing about electric car chargers so was wondering if anyone can answer my question. I see that some of the new service station electric chargers at rated at 150kw. How do they wire that up to get so much power to the car? Is the cable supplying the charger underground absolutely...
  12. A

    USB wall chargers and there inputs for Oculus Go headset

    Hi I have just signed up to the forum - its good to be here I am looking for a Wall charger with a USB standard input socket for a Oculus GO VR headset which comes with a Lithium Ion battery. In the UK the Oculus Go doesn’t come with its own power charger included. The charger according to...
  13. M

    Electrical Chargers In Thailand

    Hi all, apologies for coming here to simply ask for advice but I am not particularly electric-savvy and I don't want to make a mistake on my upcoming trip to Thailand. I like to travel light but because of work I need to take my phone and my laptop with me. I checked the details on the chargers...
  14. sparks55

    Ev chargers cost how much to install

    How much do you charge to install Seen 1 company doing installs for £149.00
  15. a-z electrics

    Car chargers coming...

    Bought a new little Cudis metal DB the other day.. on the circuit labels they now have CAR CHARGER.. the first of many I'm thinking! Have many sparks fitted any of these yet and what have been your experiences? I've done one for myself, just like a new cooker circuit really. I believe the...
  16. Steve93

    RCD for car chargers and zappi install

    where does every one source there Rcd’s from for car chargers? I know you need the types A etc but where actually has these on the shelf? Or at least next day? Also has anyone got finished install pics of the zappi charger? Thanks in advance
  17. I

    Combining two laptop chargers?

    Okey, first of all- I know nothing. A fuse blew today and I think it’s after that my laptop charger broke somehow. I assume it’s beyond repair and I’m kind of desperate. now, I have an old laptop charger, which of course doesn’t fit in the hole in the new laptop. My question is if I can strip...
  18. dmxtothemax

    Electric Vehicle Chargers

    Electric vehicles are starting to penetrate into the domestic market now In places like the USA and Australia the voltage used most commonly is 240v @ 50A. This is not exactly a small amount of power. So how do you see this impacting electrical business ? Many households could well need...
  19. C

    Car Chargers

    Hello guys I have a car charger installation coming up and will be installed as per the below. TN-S supply to building 35mm thermosetting main tails supply existing 3 phase DB. X 5 chargers to be supplied by by 4mm SWA cabling on tray protected by a 32a 30ma RCCBO. the chargers are located...
  20. Wilko

    Shaver Outlets and Electric Toothbrush Chargers

    Had occasion to replace an older, noisy Shaver outlet in a bathroom and I thought I'd share the boring details (you have been warned). The old one was specified as "Shaver Only", and the new one includes the toothbrush icon. It turns out that although commonly used to charge toothbrushes the...

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