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EV Charging using 13amp external socket outlet

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For an external socket outlet to be used as a dedicated EV charging point, what are the earthing arrangements ? Given it will be RCD protected. I assuming this socket outlet will be considered as an EV Charging point under the regs.


Is mode 1 not allowed in the UK anymore? I read this in an article done by IET Wiring matter "According to a note in IEC 61851 Mode 1 charging is not permitted in the UK". If so why is it still in the regs?


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    Simon Barker:


    According to the IET, .


    No, according to BS 7671 which is not simply "the IET" - see the front of the publication for the constitution of JPEL/64, the committee that is responsible for BS 7671.


     



     you are only supposed to put your 13A plug into a socket that's marked "EV" on the back. Yes, it's really supposed to be marked on the back of the socket, where you can't see it. It's a ridiculous rule. Nobody is responsible for enforcing it, nobody can enforce it, and most people won't even know that the rule exists.

    which is precisely why the IET's position, as published in the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation recommends a label that is visible to the user (Section 4.9, Figure 4.4).
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    Simon Barker:


    According to the IET, .


    No, according to BS 7671 which is not simply "the IET" - see the front of the publication for the constitution of JPEL/64, the committee that is responsible for BS 7671.


     



     you are only supposed to put your 13A plug into a socket that's marked "EV" on the back. Yes, it's really supposed to be marked on the back of the socket, where you can't see it. It's a ridiculous rule. Nobody is responsible for enforcing it, nobody can enforce it, and most people won't even know that the rule exists.

    which is precisely why the IET's position, as published in the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation recommends a label that is visible to the user (Section 4.9, Figure 4.4).
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