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The original post was in regard to a portable device capable of starting the car away from home when you have no access to a 240v socket. so what is the difference between this https://www.ctek.com/uk/battery-chargers-12v-24v/vehicle-type/car/solar/cs-free and a standard booster such as NOCO...

I saw the CS Free and when I noticed the price I thought I’d rather wait for the AA. NOCO boost starts at £90 that’s a more acceptable price given you might never need to use it. So what is the difference between a booster and a charger if both devices are Lithium battery powered?

Just wasn’t sure a booster was the solution. I thought these were designed for a very quick boost to get a starter motor turned over.

Thanks guys. Just looked at the NOCO boost gb20 or gb40. Again these are boosters and not trickle chargers. I just hope a quick boost is enough to get the car started. I might just get one of these for peace of mind.

There are lots of small boosters on amazon, which you can charge via usb and designed to provide a 30 sec or so boost to start an engine. Not sure any will trickle charge for half hour or so. Anybody used one of these to start an ev?

Has anybody found a solution for a portable 12V charger? I’m looking for something to keep in the boot should a 12V battery failure occur while away from home. Standard chargers all require 240V supply and I'm not sure if any portable boosters can be used to trickle charge.

Lucky you, a couple more weeks for me. We are expecting photos. I see some people are still receiving gen 1. I presume these are dealer stock and not still coming off the boat. I have a factory order so hopefully gen 2.

An MCB is triggered by heat. If it is attached to a different size bus bar and the sides touching differently designed components this could affect its trip point. That is the technical arguement.

All manufacturers will simply tell you to install their own brand. So you will never get approval for a rival brand. Are MG going to tell you it’s safe to fit VW parts, just cause you managed to get them to fit, I don’t think so.

this is the correct device and should resolve your fault. https://www.electricals247.co.uk/fusebox-rtamc40-mini-rcbo-type-a-c-curve-double-pole-circuit-breaker-40a-41033/

Your installer has made a 2nd mistake. Your B32 amp also includes RCD protection, it’s called an RCBO combines RCD and MCB in one device. This requires to be double pole ie switching neutral as well as live, yours is single pole.

I have read the installer manual from ohme and it clearly states c40 breaker. This needs a 6mm cable and you may already have only a 4 mm cable for the 32 amp breaker. The difference between the B and C is inrush current. Basically for a few milliseconds you draw several hundred amps and the C...

I’m an electrician, although I don’t install chargers. post a photo of which switch is tripping I might be able to point you in right direction.

I think your dealer was telling porkies there to close the sale. I would expect to wait a month for shipping and another month from port to you. At least if your car is at sea then your under way, at least it’s built and on route.

Waiting on a white trophy from Arval/Stoneacre. Order confirmed on 18 July with a delivery date of 26 October. Just received an email tonight from Arval delivery brought forward to 6 October which is not long. I presume it’s probably just come off the boat. Better get the finger out and order...