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  1. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go now stocks eVolo!

    Electrical2Go is proud to announce that we now stock eVolo EV charge points. eVolo is the new sustainability brand by Deta Electrical. These EV charge points are fitted with cutting-edge technology, offering charging solutions for both residential and commercial parking. There are currently 2...
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Plugging in an electric vehicle to a standard socket?

    Just looking for a bit more information on Mode 2 charging of electric vehicles. The mode 2 charging cables state they have protection against electric shock but they don't go into detail. Do they have an inbuilt RCD in them? Also, if the earthing is PME, how can they be acceptable to use if...
  3. A

    Hi all! Here for electric vehicle charging point advice

    Hi everyone, Signed up as I'm doing some work with a company producing electric vehicle charging points (in the UK) and would like to draw on your wisdom!
  4. Risteard

    EVSE Training

    Does anyone know of any City & Guilds 2919-01 (Electric Vehicle Charging Courses) - this side of the Irish Sea? The only course I can find is an NICEIC course which I'm assuming doesn't award the C&G qualification.
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Are there any electric vehicle Charge points that can be used with PME?

    I am looking to fit a EVCP in the customers garage. The earthing system is PME although it would not be too hard to change the garage to TT. I have 3 questions. 1. Can the PME be used as long as the EVCP is located in the garage so that the car cannot be charged outside? 2. I believe there...
  6. spud1

    Electric Vehicle Charging training

    Hi there, I have been offered an opportunity to do some EVC training through my local wholesaler. They are putting on a course run by the NICEIC and Rolec. Its a one day course and although the cost is considerable, included in it is; the NICEIC code of practice book for EV Charging and a Rolec...
  7. Inside the smart electric vehicle EV charger which doesn't need an earth rod

    Inside the smart electric vehicle EV charger which doesn't need an earth rod

    Gary and Joe take a look inside a Myenergi Zappi 2 electric vehicle (EV) charger. The Zappi is approved for use with the latest UK government OLEV charging s...
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    • charging earth rod electric vehicle smart electric
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Electric Vehicles (inc Charging)
  8. JK-Electrical

    Inside the smart electric vehicle EV charger which doesn't need an earth rod

    • JK-Electrical
    • Thread
    • charger doesn't earth earth rod electric electric vehicle ev charger inside smart smart electric vehicle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. C

    Wiring for domestic electric vehicle charging point

    Hi there I’m unsure of what wiring I need to run for an EV charging point and have read that there were new requirements launched in January 2019. Please advise. Thanks
  10. bigspark17

    Electric vehicle charging qualification

    Looking to get trained/qualified on the EV charging point installations. To those of you who have gone down this route which way did you go about it, is it worth getting training by one of the manufacturers or the training centres like nic?
  11. J

    Electric vehicle charging points.

    Advice on installing electric vehicle charging points.
  12. S

    Solar PV, Hybrid Inverter and Electric Vehicle Charger

    I'm considering buying a domestic 4kW PV with 6kWh of battery storage and a 5kW hybrid inverter from Sungrow. My problem is that wife's electric car has a 7kW Podpoint charger. I assumed that the hybrid inverter would pull power from the grid when the house demand exceeds 5kW, but there's no...
  13. 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...
  14. C

    C&G 2919-01 Electric Vehicle Charging Course

    Hello guys I think with an ever expanding EV market getting more in depth knowledge would defiantly be beneficial, I would like to really get into the side arm of our industry. I am based in north London so would anyone be able to advise: what they found with the course was it useful? Can it...
  15. J

    Earthing for electric vehicle Charging

    Hi I have a job to install a electric car charger, it is to be situated just outside an indoor car park. In the IET code of practice i can use the PME earth if it is located inside the building but must use TT if outside. MY problem is the isolator has to be fitted inside the building but the...
  16. SolarCity

    Electric vehicle charging point funding. Government at it again.

    Looks like the government are fiddling again. Funding for domestic EV charging points, which should carry on until March 2015, may be pulled as soon as TWO WEEKS time. These people have absolutely zero idea of how a SME works. The domestic EV charging point scheme has attracted praise and...
  17. S

    Electric Vehicle Charging & PME

    I will shortly be installing POD Point Electric Vehicle Charging units and I am very confused by the earthing requirements if the property has a TN-C-S Supply. I have read the installation manual of the POD Point, Amendment 2:2013 of BS 7671:2008 and the IET Code of Practice for Electric...
  18. E

    Type A RCD on electric vehicle charging

    Quick question, electric vehicle chargers on a type A RCD, is it needed? Or is a 'normal' b type 30ma RCD acceptable?
  19. B

    Electric Vehicle Charge Point Courses?

    Has anyone been on an EV course on here? I'm thinking of going on one and just wanted some feedback, was it any good? Did it open any new doors for you? or any recommendations for a course in the North East? Thanks
  20. C

    Free Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Points --- are they a legitimate company?

    I live in the Birmingham area and have just been canvassed by a company called Neugen. Nuegen say they have been given the government contract for the area, and it is part of the Green Deal. Their leaflet states: 'Neugen is working in conjunction with PES and Government/OLEV approved...
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    • Thread
    • charging company domestic electric electric vehicle electrical free points vehicle
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Electric Vehicles Advice Forum

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