How to install a rapid charge at home 800v. Can it be done & Suppliers who can do?

jumeriah64

Hi again people. Not sure if this was already covered but does the EV charge point have to be installed by a specific installer or can I get our normal registered electrician to do it?

Also I'm thinking of the Andersen 2 wall unit .... mainly down to costmetics and cable management. Anyone had any experiences?

Some product links for you....

https://andersen-ev.com/products/andersen-a2/

https://www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/guides/andersen-a2-review/

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jumeriah64 said:

Hi again people. Not sure if this was already covered but does the EV charge point have to be installed by a specific installer or can I get our normal registered electrician to do it?

Also I'm thinking of the Andersen 2 wall unit .... mainly down to costmetics and cable management. Anyone had any experiences?

Some product links for you....

https://andersen-ev.com/products/andersen-a2/

https://www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/guides/andersen-a2-review/

As I understand it, to get the OLEV grant you have to use an OLEV-approved installer. I purchased a new build 3 years ago where the electrician had installed a 7kW EVSE on a 32 amp garage ring main. He had also signed it off as fit for use. 

I have a Zappi2 and I am very happy with it. 

jumeriah64

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jumeriah64 said:

Hi again people. Not sure if this was already covered but does the EV charge point have to be installed by a specific installer or can I get our normal registered electrician to do it?

Also I'm thinking of the Andersen 2 wall unit .... mainly down to costmetics and cable management. Anyone had any experiences?

Some product links for you....

https://andersen-ev.com/products/andersen-a2/

https://www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/guides/andersen-a2-review/

As I understand it, to get the OLEV grant you have to use an OLEV-approved installer. I purchased a new build 3 years ago where the electrician had installed a 7kW EVSE on a 32 amp garage ring main. He had also signed it off as fit for use. 

I have a Zappi2 and I am very happy with it. 

Interesting, thanks for that. And in fact, the incoming fuse on our supply is an 80A one which sounds like it should be ok. 

I spoke with the Andersen folks earlier and have arrange a survey. Main focus on the Andersen unit is purely cosmetic and has a nice cable winding system. Not sure it has any technical benefits above that.