To become an approved installer of their charge points, one manufacturer requires that you purchase their own EV charge point tester. The device has a single 1363 socket to give a facility for the connection of a standard MFT for convenient Zs and RCD testing. It also has polarity indicators that seem a tad superfluous. However, it is supposed to mimic a connected car so that the function indicators on the charge equipment can be checked. At over £400 it would be interesting to know what it comprises!
There won’t be a lot inside apart from air, but you can’t test the charging socket for safety any other way. We bought a Rolec one a few years ago, that now looks pretty basic, and we were disappointed at how little was inside it when the back cover was removed. Kewtech (I think) have launched a nice looking one that allows you to set charge rates etc. using controls on the front of the unit. It also offers 4mm sockets for connection of an MFT. I have no connection with either Rolec or Kewtech, other than as a customer.
and to become an OLEV approved contractor you need to be an approved installer of their product, and the letter of accreditation will not be sent without proof of purchase of said tester, already owning one is not sufficient. So, after becoming approved your prevented from purchasing and installing their chargers and claiming the grant.. utter stupidity fuelled by greed..
