Granny charger plug burn out

[WoNkY]

There are granny chargers available that have temperature sensors in the plug, these are far safer and will error and shutdown when excessive inlet (13 A) plug temperatures are observed.
In a quick search I found the Third Rock EV charger has this facility and is stated in both the features and specifications.
Looking at the cable between the plug and the electronics unit it will state something similar to: 3 X 2.5 + 2 X 1.5. 5 conductors in total. The 2.5 being the main conductors for L, N, E (2.5 mm sq) and the 2 X 1.5 the two sense wires for the embedded sensor in the plug.
The specifications for the unit I have included. There will be others too with this facility, I've shown the Third Rock unit as a guide.

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That’s a great safety feature to have.

 

[RCK49]

The one I bought to cover the period before my wall charger was installed has a smart plug fitted.

 

[Lovemyev]

Just to be clear, both these granny units and higher powered wall boxes, are merely a large switching / communication device.
They are not charging units.
Have do have the ability to communicate with the modules of the car, but the actual charging unit that provides energy to the traction battery, is integrated into the car when first built.

 

[Kenp1]

Just to be clear, both these granny units and higher powered wall boxes, are merely a large switching / communication device.
They are not charging units.
Have do have the ability to communicate with the modules of the car, but the actual charging unit that provides energy to the traction battery, is integrated into the car when first built.

That is true, but everyone calls them chargers.

 

[Kenp1]

I had the socket getting hot when I used the Granny charger, I did solve this but I think I was still checking when I plugged it in. I was glad to get a proper wall box