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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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    Around nine years ago I installed a socket on the back wall of a house for a hot tub.


    It turned into a one off job, the hot tub needed a 49 amp supply, it was going right by a river and was at risk from flooding so the tub needed to be able to be moved quickly, also there is the possibility the socket could be used to supply a boat, so I ended up installing a 63-amp interlocking socket and recording the deviation on the certificate.


    Unfortunately when there was a flood the tub wasn’t moved and the last time I saw the tub it was tied to a tree and bobbing up and down in the river. Best laid plans and all that.

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    Around nine years ago I installed a socket on the back wall of a house for a hot tub.


    It turned into a one off job, the hot tub needed a 49 amp supply, it was going right by a river and was at risk from flooding so the tub needed to be able to be moved quickly, also there is the possibility the socket could be used to supply a boat, so I ended up installing a 63-amp interlocking socket and recording the deviation on the certificate.


    Unfortunately when there was a flood the tub wasn’t moved and the last time I saw the tub it was tied to a tree and bobbing up and down in the river. Best laid plans and all that.

    8ca3a1127071aac8f6b90f7effa7eea2-original-61791e86-4369-49dd-870e-c30619f6e2e3.jpg
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