EV Charging using 13amp external socket outlet

Former Community Member over 3 years ago

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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J

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0 Zoomup over 3 years ago

13 Amp plugs of old had brass pins and brass terminal screws. Some modern accessories are new being fitted with brass looking terminal screws that are in fact steel, and brass "plated" to look like solid brass. This is confirmed by placing them onto or near to a strong magnet.

I am wondering about possible degradation of the new steel plated screws. What next, steel plug pins with a coating to look like brass?

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0 Zoomup over 3 years ago

13 Amp plugs of old had brass pins and brass terminal screws. Some modern accessories are new being fitted with brass looking terminal screws that are in fact steel, and brass "plated" to look like solid brass. This is confirmed by placing them onto or near to a strong magnet.

I am wondering about possible degradation of the new steel plated screws. What next, steel plug pins with a coating to look like brass?

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