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That's quite a fair comment. I take it the EV charging 3 pin sockets have reinforced contacts at the back where they get wired in. As...
Yesterday at 1:39 PM
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It seems to me a ridiculous, arguably unacceptable, situation when different basic characteristics of a British Standard device are...
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Using 4mm cable won't make the socket or plug a different temperature than using a 2.5mm cable! Heat is caused by resistance in the...
Saturday at 10:23 PM
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Yes I would only ever get a EV marked socket nothing else
Friday at 11:06 PM
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The cable size won’t stop cheap sockets from over heating BUT a proper EV point would
Friday at 11:05 PM
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Iv heard loads of horror stories about normal 3 pin sockets warping cracking etc that's why I'd be more comfortable using the thicker...
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I am guessing that you are assuming they are 100A because the cut-out fuse holder looks something like this? The 100Amp bit is not the...
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I you are feeling keen, dig the trench yourself, it's a lot less messy than contractors 😀
Tuesday at 8:45 AM
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Our main incoming fuse for both properties is 100amps. This should be adequate for the trickle charging socket? We don't have electric...
Tuesday at 7:45 AM
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We are supplied from our neighbour so it would involve our garden to be dug up unfortunately. The dno (electricity north west) has said...
Tuesday at 7:40 AM
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this is the socket I'm thinking of having installed, I will be getting it done professionally and not DIY. As you can see it has it's...
Tuesday at 7:34 AM
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Thanks for that link. A bit cheaper than a couple iv seen that have been £60 plus!
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You can fit a 13A socket but it must be certified for EV use. This mode of charging should only really be used as a temporary measure...
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Hi, so I would like to have fitted the above for a future EV. I know the charging speed ~10amp is slow but not an issue to me. Anyway...
Feb 3, 2025
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