Recent content by mikgle

Well at least its using up all that renewable power which we're told often has to be switched off at the windfarms.. whats the problem?

My understanding is octopus have said its for everything once the intelligent charge starts..

OK, didn't know that. So which cars do what, do you know? All MGs don't share?

Suggest you delete your device (car) from the octopus app, there is an option to do this on device, settings. Then plug in your car at home and re enter your car and charger details.

You just plug in and enter on the Octopus app how much charge you want to add (%of your battery) and when you want it by. Octopus does the rest, on the cheap rate. If you want to charge immediately regardless then press the Bump Charge button.

Yes, its Charge to add.. funnily enough Octopus had just asked me to delete my device (car) as it said it had lost control, plug in and add device again, which ive done.

3rd Rock Energy seem good.. I bought a 16A commando socket version with a 10M lead..

Yeah I've seen many of those on washing machines too, its not just ev sockets!

In my opinion, its just as important to do regular checks so you can monitor any deterioration.

OK haven't got the latest edition of the regs but fair enough, looks like changes have happened apace. For information, The wiring regs altho called regulations actually aren't mandatory but its usually a good idea to follow them 😀 whilst youre doing that, make sure you replace any plastic fuse...

Tesla only?

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 would inspect the socket about once a year. Isolate the power and remove the socket fascia. Check carefully for any signs of cracking, burning, charring or...

But I did fit them all myself, as im qualified..

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 intelligent tariffs like OIGo. I am a bit spoilt really as we have a zappi, an old Rolec 7kW charger, a 16A commando socket, a 13A ev socket and a standard...

I went for a 10m lead too, another option not often offered with standard ev chargepoints.