Vehicle charging install

[Electreacle]

Hi all…
I am an apprentice in my 2nd year… A friend of a friend has a vehicle charging kit, SWA etc etc.. all kit provided…
I feel confident in installing this but wondering would I have to provide a certificate etc?
They want it done as mates rates.

 

[Fitzy]

EV chargers are “notifiable jobs’ as they need their own circuit, are you a member of a CPS scheme? Do you have an MFT that can test EV chargers? I personally don’t do ’mates rates’, causes too many issues further down the line, if I don’t do the job, they’ll have to pay full price anyway.

 

[Dustydazzler]

How do you learn if you never have a go at these installations ?

sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do the job . The only thing is you will need a certificate to complete the job. Can your employer assist you with this after you do the job

 

[Zdb]

Remember that you have to notify the DNO either before or after, depending on the size of the charger and the cutout fuse with the increased maximum demand.

I have attached one example of the form used for notification.

 

[telectrix]

or get mate to buy a house next door to Tesco. ??

 

[Zdb]

 

[Dustydazzler]

The first EV charger manufacturer who puts their charger on a 13a Plugtop will be the winner

 

[telectrix]

as long as the plugtop combines with a plugbottom to constitute a plug. if you call a plug a plugtop, do you call the socket as plugbottom?

 

[Electreacle]

EV chargers are “notifiable jobs’ as they need their own circuit, are you a member of a CPS scheme? Do you have an MFT that can test EV chargers? I personally don’t do ’mates rates’, causes too many issues further down the line, if I don’t do the job, they’ll have to pay full price anyway.

I’m not a member of an CPS Scheme. I do own a MFT. Would the testing just include all dead tests, ZS, RCD and pfc? Or is there an additional test required?
Thanks for your advice ?

 

[Midwest]

Who and how carries out the 'Load Survey'?

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

The first EV charger manufacturer who puts their charger on a 13a Plugtop will be the winner

Cars come with 10a granny chargers for thst purpose

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I’m not a member of an CPS Scheme. I do own a MFT. Would the testing just include all dead tests, ZS, RCD and pfc? Or is there an additional test required?
Thanks for your advice ?

The better chargers now stipulate a functional test of the charger using an evse adaptor. Essentially the functional test requirement.on the cert.
It verifies the controller and contactor operate at each charge state.
In terms of load survey you carry it out but can approach dno to discuss. I have a project at the moment where the company want 6 32amp chargers and 2 dc rapid chargers!!
For the single phase they will need to ok the other 2 phases of.the.supply.made live. For the dc rapid charging they will need a new 3 phase supply as together those two chargers will need 50amps each!!

 

[Dustydazzler]

There must be a lot of domestic homes where a 32a-50a Ev charger just isn’t going to happem due to load issues on a single phase 100a supply

how are European countries getting round this issue where some areas only supply a 40a supply to homes ? I know some are 3phase but you are restricted to around 16a per phase

 

[Midwest]

Who and how carries out the 'Load Survey'?

I've quickly googled that, and theirs various links on that subject. Don't think the ole guide from Appendix A in the OSG really cuts the mustard anymore, especially when EVERYONE will have to have EV's.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Hi all…
I am an apprentice in my 2nd year… A friend of a friend has a vehicle charging kit, SWA etc etc.. all kit provided…
I feel confident in installing this but wondering would I have to provide a certificate etc?
They want it done as mates rates.

As with any electrical work, an installation certificate is necessary. Your friend won’t be able to take advantage of the government grant for the charger install unless you are an authorised OZEV installer.
Unless your are fully competent in all of the EV requirements (in your regs book!) and with the RCD and earthing rules (you may need an earth rod) and have public liability insurance I would council you not to do your friend this as a favour.