There seems to be a standard installation developing for domestic EV charge points where it is 6mm2 no matter what. I checked one installation which will have around 9v dropped on a 7Kw charger. Ok, I acknowledge that the full load current won’t be pulled at all times but it can be assumed that there will be long periods when it will. Multiply that by an ever increasing demand across the nation and we can expect to see considerable energy wastage. Perhaps, we should be setting tighter limits than 5%.
In my view, 3 phase should become the norm for most new domestic services.
I'm arranging new supplies for two new houses. WPD are now offering a three phase cable and service head in these circumstances. The local transformer is single phase so only one fuse will be fitted but the cable will be futureproof.
In my view, 3 phase should become the norm for most new domestic services.
I'm arranging new supplies for two new houses. WPD are now offering a three phase cable and service head in these circumstances. The local transformer is single phase so only one fuse will be fitted but the cable will be futureproof.
