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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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    mapj1:


    I'm only half joking about the gold alloy plating - it does wonders for the Mil std connectors,  they really can take the current on much smaller stubbier pins (the souriau 38999 series III are especially impressive you do need the tooling or to be able to solder, but after the initial shock at the price, well worth it in a few critical no expense spared  locations..) 

    Mike.


    Definitely, although there are other options, used in machinery and controls, that offer excellent current-carrying capacity from very small pins without gold plating - and then there's the Socapex type used extensively in temporary power systems for entertainment and similar lighting systems.


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    mapj1:


    I'm only half joking about the gold alloy plating - it does wonders for the Mil std connectors,  they really can take the current on much smaller stubbier pins (the souriau 38999 series III are especially impressive you do need the tooling or to be able to solder, but after the initial shock at the price, well worth it in a few critical no expense spared  locations..) 

    Mike.


    Definitely, although there are other options, used in machinery and controls, that offer excellent current-carrying capacity from very small pins without gold plating - and then there's the Socapex type used extensively in temporary power systems for entertainment and similar lighting systems.


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