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mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.Speaking from experience from several years as a sparky, if using a 13A domestic 3 pin socket or the so called EV rated 3 pin socket i... -
mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.But I did fit them all myself, as im qualified..
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mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.I only occasionally use it, about once a week.. the Commando socket type would seem a good compromise to me, unless you want to tap into...
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mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.I went for a 10m lead too, another option not often offered with standard ev chargepoints.
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I use a granny charger on a new EV rated socket schedule charge when needed for 5 hours have had no issues on the occasions of long...
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mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.Yes an interlocked isolator switch a good idea, unless its easy to switch the circuit off at the fusebox. You can get them cheaper than...
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mikgle replied to the thread UK domestic socket charging.Yes surge protection device definitely a good idea, on the whole installation, they not too dear.. it may/may not be enough for a direct...
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mikgle replied to the thread Granny Charging.You'd be better off to get an electrician to run a dedicated circuit to an outside ev socket or even a 16A commando socket, if your...
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Do you know another EV driver who can try your Zappi?
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mikgle replied to the thread Granny Charging.Shouldn't be using extension lead..
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mikgle replied to the thread Granny Charging.And the so called EV socket doesn't provide any more power, its just a (supposedly) more robust socket to combat over heating. In my...
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Hi. I have the previous version, but I can tell you now, 10amp is max for prolonged periods of use, even for an ev rated socket. I tried...
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mikgle replied to the thread Granny Charging.Car will only take 10A on a granny charger. It's designed to because of the extended duration. Despite whatever power is being measured...
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mikgle replied to the thread Zappi or my energi app.Suggest call the myenergi helpline, they are very helpful..
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mikgle replied to the thread Got my charging port replaced and now the yellow battery warning finally isn’t random anymore.Never had yellow or red but have had a random orange. MG garage didn't know what it was.. not had one for several months now.
