My upcoming MG ZS EV - Page 8

stocktake · 23rd February 2021, 14:54

Wow, that seems a lot of hassle ...

Lancpudn · 23rd February 2021, 18:14

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Wow, that seems a lot of hassle ...

Yeah Pain in the backside, When you apply to have a 7kw EV charger fitted they ask you how many live there & what electrical appliances you have in the house, Washing machine, shower,dishwasher,electric heaters, electric cooker, fridge freezer etc then they add the power usage up, Our ancient supply is only rated at 60A & they require you to have a minimum 80-100 Amp. So they said they wont touch our old 97 year old electrical system until we get this work done by the DNO, It's not costing me nowt.

stocktake · 23rd February 2021, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

It's not costing me nowt.

Edit: Wow that seems like no hassle at all

Lancpudn · 24th February 2021, 14:36

Jobs done, New feed spliced into the main supply & the electric is back on with a 100A fitted

Blooming lawn is a total mess though, Can't be helped in this wet weather I suppose.

Lancpudn · 26th February 2021, 15:04

I'm going to make a "Granny charger" board with this Patinaed MG A4 sized metal sign I got off ebay for the garage until I get things sorted out, It will keep the charger off the floor & out of harms way. The DNO have finished now & I've now got a 100A fuse supply in place of the 60A fuse supply.

Lancpudn · 3rd March 2021, 12:47

I'm going to be making a "granny charger" board for the garage wall as soon as a circular saw arrives that I won on ebay.

I'm just laying out the 32a rated commando socket as well because that will eventually be used to plug in a variable power Zencar portable charger with different power settings ranging from 10a,16a,20a,24,32a when I get the armoured steel 6mm2 core cable laid.

Lancpudn · 8th March 2021, 20:10

Just ordered a portable EVSE charger with adjustable charging options from 10a,16a,20a,24a,32a from Aliexpress as they were on sale til the 12th March.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...archweb201603_

Lancpudn · 13th March 2021, 09:53

Look what just turned up! I only ordered it from Aliexpress on the 8th March & it's arrived

It's being inspected by the moggies

before I try it out later

Lancpudn · 13th March 2021, 11:17

Works perfectly & connects up to the car straight away

Looks to be made of good quality materials & weighs in at 3.5kgs.

I shot a short vid of the MG charging flap pulsating when it's charging, Never seen that before

gnu · 15th March 2021, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Spooky....

23rd February 2021, 14:54	#71
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 19,769 Thanks: 1,454 Thanked 2,444 Times in 1,347 Posts	Wow, that seems a lot of hassle ... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

24th February 2021, 14:36	#74
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	Jobs done, New feed spliced into the main supply & the electric is back on with a 100A fitted Blooming lawn is a total mess though, Can't be helped in this wet weather I suppose. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

26th February 2021, 15:04	#75
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	I'm going to make a "Granny charger" board with this Patinaed MG A4 sized metal sign I got off ebay for the garage until I get things sorted out, It will keep the charger off the floor & out of harms way. The DNO have finished now & I've now got a 100A fuse supply in place of the 60A fuse supply. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

3rd March 2021, 12:47	#76
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	I'm going to be making a "granny charger" board for the garage wall as soon as a circular saw arrives that I won on ebay. I'm just laying out the 32a rated commando socket as well because that will eventually be used to plug in a variable power Zencar portable charger with different power settings ranging from 10a,16a,20a,24,32a when I get the armoured steel 6mm2 core cable laid. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

8th March 2021, 20:10	#77
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	Just ordered a portable EVSE charger with adjustable charging options from 10a,16a,20a,24a,32a from Aliexpress as they were on sale til the 12th March. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...archweb201603_ __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

13th March 2021, 09:53	#78
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	Look what just turned up! I only ordered it from Aliexpress on the 8th March & it's arrived It's being inspected by the moggies before I try it out later __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

13th March 2021, 11:17	#79
Lancpudn This is my second home 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 auto connoisseur SE high line Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,509 Thanks: 3,755 Thanked 2,670 Times in 2,007 Posts	Works perfectly & connects up to the car straight away Looks to be made of good quality materials & weighs in at 3.5kgs. I shot a short vid of the MG charging flap pulsating when it's charging, Never seen that before __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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