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    Hot IP66 Socket when using EV 10A Charger

    I use external weatherproof socket (IP66 20A 2gang ) for charging EV car, but noticed plug/socket gets hot. The charger is rated 10Amps. I checked cable connections on socket (& tightened) + checked EV charger 13Amp plug (and fuse) which look good. This is on a dedicated circuit with...
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    EV Charger - Shared supply

    Hi My daughters getting an electric car and has asked if we can have a charging point fitted to our house, it wouldn’t need to be anything really fast because it would just be occasionally over night. We’ve had a look in our meter box and it seems like my house and my neighbours are sharing...
  3. J

    Panel upgrade/Tesla charger

    Hello I’m a non electrician home owner seeking professional advice on a quote I received for installation of a Tesla home wall charger in Madison, WI. The 200 amp electrical panel is from 1968 and has only only one available slot and the charger requires two. The quote seems high, what do you...
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    Charge battery via fusebox with solar charger

    Good moaning all, I want to install a solar charger because my MK1 1997 Clio 1.8 RSi seemingly has a parasitic draw and counteracting it is probably better than trying to find and fix it given the car's age. If anyone wants to buy it in September let me know! The problem is that the cigarette...
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    Getting multiple electrician opinions on EV Charger

    Hello, I'm looking into installing an EV charger in my condo that taps into the load of meter. I've gotten three very different opinions on if I have sufficient capacity to install the charger without also adding a 1.2k DCC that allows an EV charger to be installed without impacting peak load...
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    Auto selecting DCDC charger input

    Hi guys, I have a strange situation where I am designing a system for my mother's motorhome. I want it so she doesn't have to change any wiring while on the road. I have a 12v LiFePO4 battery bank in parallel, and will connect it to a DCDC charger, which will connect to the alternator for...
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    Keeping a Battery Charger Always in an Electric Outlet

    I need to know whether a battery charger can be kept in an electric outlet all the time or whether it should be disconnected every time after a smartphone has been charged. It is not convenient for me to have to disconnect it from the electric outlet every time. Does a battery charger...
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    EV Charger Garage Supply

    I'm looking at installing a 7kW EV charger on an outbuilding with the following characteristics: EV charger will be 60 metres from the main fuse where there is an initial small consumer unit in the meter cupboard. Currently there are 2 extra small consumer units for each outbuilding, each with...
  9. Ben Keer

    EV charger testing

    I'm considering looking at doing the EV charger course but looking into the equipment needed, the extra £450 for an adapter for the testing is more than the course to complete. Does anyone have experience with ev chargers know if the testing can be done without an adapter and then bought after...
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    EV charger pre sale paperwork

    Does anyone have any sales / invoice templates customer details sheets etc for EV charging installations, I would be great full for ant advice for a new workplace charger paperwork
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    EV charger SWA isolator switch

    I am considering fitting a car charger using 6mm SWA to a new isolator switch in the meter cupboard and then 6mm T&E to the CU. It would save running the SWA all the way to the CU. Does anyone else do this and if so, which isolator is best for SWA? Thanks
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    Planning for Car charger and upgrade to garage circuit

    Hi, I am having a new patio laid next year, and would like to lay some cable underneath it in preparation for a car charger so that the installer doesn't need to run the cable around the house when it is done (The fuse board is on the opposite side of the house to the garage). I also have an...
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    Fitting a single phase Matt:e for car charger

    Evening all, Just After some knowledge about the Matt:e. I have been to a job where a 13 amp Rolec car charger point has been fitted On an external garage wall which is attached to the house. I can see no evidence of an earth rod and I am assuming it is still connectEd to a pme earthing...
  14. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody ever fitted a DC Rapid Charger in a domestic property?

    I have a customer who lives in an exceptionally large house on outskirts of Bath. for context the previous tenant was a billionaire! Initially wants a 22kw 3 phase AC ev charger, no problem there subject to DNO confirming the supply is adequate and fuse ratings etc.. He is lucky as his house is...
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    Senco charger from the U.S.

    Hi, I'm hoping I can trouble you guys for some help... I've got a Senco 18v Lion battery charger from the states. I'm having trouble finding out how to use in the UK. Details on the underside are INPUT 120vac 60hz 85 W But no mention of the output wattage. Is there a way to make this...
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    EV Charger

    I have just installed my first EV Charger yesterday. I have installed using a 6mm twin from the non RCD side of the consumer unit on a 32a type b MCB. The length of run is around 5 metres and is contained in 20mm round conduit. The charger I have fitted is a Rolec with a built in type A 30mA...
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    Black and Decker Lithium Battery Charger Cable Torn and Repaired and but not working!

    Hi guys the thin wiring cable on my Black and Decker lithium battery charger for my power drill and saw was accidentally cut and I tried to rewire it back together (see photos). When I plug it into the wall outlet, the red light doesn't turn on which means it's not charging. What am I doing...
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    Milwaukee 18v SDS and Combi Drill with 2x 5.0ah Batteries, Charger and Case

    I’m looking to sell my Milwaukee Kit. It contains: 1x 18v SDS 1x 18v Combi Drill 2x 5.0ah Batteries 1x Charger 1x Carry Case Collection is from Liverpool. I’m looking at £280 Ono. 1 x 18 Volt M18 BPD Compact Percussion Drill is a compact, high performance percussion drill that measures only...
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    RCD device for agricultural location with EV charger & solar

    Hi There! Background info: Domestic/agricultural premises. TT 3 phase supply and main distribution board located inside stables (agricultural location). Several solar systems, storage battery system + EV charger connected - (lots of DC current's being introduced) Single phase submain from...
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    Rolec EV Charger

    Afternoon, I have heard off my supplier, the training course I did my 2919 and a few trusted mate that Rolec now do a charger with a PEN fault detector built in. Although my supplier is now struggling with the part number. Anyone fitted on yet? Is this like the Unicorn device of old ?. Not...

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