Becoming OLEV registered?
Guys, i like to have a broad knowledge base and range of work, as i get bored doing the same things day in day out. From working on F1 hospitality units, to kitting out warehouses, to a little bit of...
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Electrical car charging point installation
At some point I'm going to get asked to fit one of the above and I'd like to know a bit more about it from some people that have already fitted them. I've had a look through section 722, am I right in...
View ArticleEV charging question
hiya chaps I did a City and Guilds course, practical assessment and exam for the CG2919 on Monday and Tuesday, we were told about the difficulties with ensuring the safety of the charging equipment...
View ArticleOLEV worth it to take the course?
hi guys I’m thinking of taking the c&g 2919 course Has anyone taken this course and found they get much work through being OLEV registered. I know there is a big push over the next year so...
View ArticleCrank BUT no start relay (85 socket) wiring issue
Hello guys I own a BMW E39 which developed a crank no start issue. No codes are being thrown but my initial thought was fuel. So I checked the fuses (all ok) and then moved onto the relays. I removed...
View ArticleElectric Car Charging
Hi i need some info on a few electrick parts for a electric car any help would be so greatfull Post automatically merged: Nov 10, 2019 Justin said: Hi i need some info on a few electrick parts for a...
View ArticleETEK protective devices
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the following: Type B RCD + 2 MCB Garage / Mini Metal Consumer unit - EV Charge Point Install -...
View ArticleAcceptable TT earthing resistance for EV point
I understand that some vehicles do a check on the earthing resistance before they allow themselves to connect to the charging point, so irrespective of whether the earth resistance is in line with the...
View ArticleAny issues with the new ENA process?
I know the ENA introduced a new process for informing DNOs, previously it was OK to advise the DNO after if you were within the maximum demand up to 100A, but now this only applies up to 60A, and you...
View ArticleEV charging points 2020
I'm just interested in the technicalities of charging points, specifically with PME supplies, I know there's been a few threads on here, but I just wonder where we are with things currently. Someone...
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Adding bluetooth to an existing car stereo
Hi Guy's, Greetings from Spain! hope everyone is doing well? Name is Dennis 33 years old and have a small small background in electrical engineering (when I was 20 years old I did 1 year at the...
View ArticleRolec SecuriCharge.
Was doing a periodic last week and came across one of these outside a factory. The factory has a TN-C-S earthing system and is connected direct to it using the supply earth. I have nothing to do with...
View ArticleImplication of Amendment 1 for EV charging points?
I am a bit unsure of what Amendment 1 is saying regarding EV charging points and PME. I understand the existing 3 methods in section 722.411.4.1 regarding the use of PME and EV charging points but I am...
View ArticleTest equipment necessary?
We're getting conflicting views on whether we need specific charger test equipment for EV charger installations in homes and it's very frustrating. Some manufacturers, like ROLEC, say you must have it...
View ArticleMost popular EV charger
So my understanding is I need to be trained with a particular manufacturer before becoming OLEV registered? Just wondering if anyone has experience with EV charging points and which brand they would...
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