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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?


Thanks.


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    Being an "old timer" from an industrial background who occasionally used the old 5A and 15A Sockets.  I was told that a 13A Plug is really a 10A Continuously Rated Plug and that 13A should only be used for short durations.

    Going on from that, I also believe that Twin 13A Socket Outlets are only rated at 13A total continuous output ( I may be wrong but this also could have implications with 2 cars being charged simultaneously).   

    If I was running a 10A plus load for Hours, a 16A BS4343 (Commando) socket would be my socket of choice.


    Dave
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    Being an "old timer" from an industrial background who occasionally used the old 5A and 15A Sockets.  I was told that a 13A Plug is really a 10A Continuously Rated Plug and that 13A should only be used for short durations.

    Going on from that, I also believe that Twin 13A Socket Outlets are only rated at 13A total continuous output ( I may be wrong but this also could have implications with 2 cars being charged simultaneously).   

    If I was running a 10A plus load for Hours, a 16A BS4343 (Commando) socket would be my socket of choice.


    Dave
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