pshotton
Standard Member
Hi all. I'm getting quotes to have a Zappi charger installed at my home. I have a 3 phase supply (for historical reasons). 1 phase feeds the main building consumer unit, 1 phase directly feeds the garage consumer unit (and nothing else) and the 3rd phase is unused. Each phase has a 60/80A supply fuse (I don't know if it's 60 or 80, the label says 60/80). The garage consumer unit is fitted with a 63A type A RCD, and has 3 MCBs, 20A for sockets, 6A for lights, and 32A spare for EV charger. All certified etc etc. The garage consumer unit is less than 2m from the point at which the Zappi will be installed (on the other side of the wall). So my simple brain says that installation will require drilling the (single brick) wall, mounting the charger, wiring it back to the consumer unit, testing and handover. I have several quotes ranging from £870 to over £1000 for installation AFTER the deduction of the £350 OLEV grant. A Zappi and hub and current pickup cost £815 retail (from Zappi's website), I don't need an earth rod or anything. Additional materials are 2m of 10mm T&E (which I can supply), a few screws and wall plugs, and some cable clips. How can labour and materials cost between £405 and over £635 for what looks to me less than 1 hour's work? Does this feel like a rip-off or what?
My own electrician will do the job but he's not OLEV certified so I lose the £350 grant. Does he need anything more than PartP to fit the Zappi?
I'd love to hear what others have to say about this.
Thanks
Phil
My own electrician will do the job but he's not OLEV certified so I lose the £350 grant. Does he need anything more than PartP to fit the Zappi?
I'd love to hear what others have to say about this.
Thanks
Phil