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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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    This reminds me of the bayont lamp holder and safety discussion in the other thread.  EN 60309/ bs4343 are probably a lot safer than lamp holders, but have history against them, being quite modern, and so not able to claim a long history in circulation.

    Unshuttered Schucko sockets are no longer accepted either,  and I suspect the same driver is at work.


    It would have been  possible to have shutters on a BS4343 socket,  as a rotating disk of holes, with the ramp on the earth pin, much as the common 13A designs. Sadly I suspect it is too late to add this.

    And yes I too have the sockets in garage and shed, and add it to the list of not quite compliances.

    Still safer than a 13A plug when water is about like a pressure washer.

    Mike.
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    This reminds me of the bayont lamp holder and safety discussion in the other thread.  EN 60309/ bs4343 are probably a lot safer than lamp holders, but have history against them, being quite modern, and so not able to claim a long history in circulation.

    Unshuttered Schucko sockets are no longer accepted either,  and I suspect the same driver is at work.


    It would have been  possible to have shutters on a BS4343 socket,  as a rotating disk of holes, with the ramp on the earth pin, much as the common 13A designs. Sadly I suspect it is too late to add this.

    And yes I too have the sockets in garage and shed, and add it to the list of not quite compliances.

    Still safer than a 13A plug when water is about like a pressure washer.

    Mike.
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