Installing my own Electric Vehicle Charger
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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A brickie told me you should always drill into the brickwork as it will stay solid forever whereas drilling into the mortar bed they crumble over time. That’s why older houses often need repointing. Love the videos and your work ethic btw. 👍
Thanks for the tip! I think I’ve done too much work in old listed buildings where you’re not allowed to drill the bricks 😂
I'm 62 now and have always mounted to the bricks and never the Mortar, you can hang off the charging cable and it will never pull the charger off the wall even if you forget and drive away.
A couple of good tugs on the charging lead and the charger will fall off Guaranteed.
Interesting video! I'm an IT engineer but something about electrical works always gets me interested. Also fully approve of your neatness especially with the labelling 👍
Cracking job - my dad was an electrical engineer / electrician (ex MEB / Private - retired now). Showed him video and he was seriously impressed as was I. Good to see a true artisan at work !!
These off cuts you think would come in handy but you keep them and they get in the way and other halves get annoyed by it 🤣👏🏻That’s my life right there mate 🤣
Congrats. I'm getting mine installed this Saturday. Your videos were very helpful to decide which charger to get and to get an idea what's needs to be done at my place. Thank you!
Awesome hope the install goes well! What car are you getting??
Water drainage pipe that close to the breaker unit would be a major problem if you had a blockage or waste problem
You should relocate it.
Great Video Jordan. I have a dental mirror in my kit so you check
the busbar is in the mcb terminal clamp. I do loads of inspections and see it all the time where the busbar has missed the clamp and has caused overheating 👍
Yeah me too I forgot to mention that it’s a great little tool!
Yes the Joy's of off cuts, they make it untidy & the day after you get rid of it you get a job where it would be handy!!
Totally!
just wanted to say that i do love your videos, i was an electrician to the 17th edition but after the 18th came out i decided to retire, but looking at your videos, you are a man after my own heart, a bit OCD, like everything to be perfect, and the EV charger in Peckham, that consumer unit was horrible with all the insulation on cables cut so short. keep up the good work.
Hey, its been an absolute refreshing change to see a master at his trade!
I wouldt love to get into electrical vehicle trade with the company I work for.....in my eyes you recommend this highly!
I cant wait to do installs like you!
👍🏽
Thanks!
It’s incredible that it’s legal to use bus bars like that in UK. In DK it has to be isolated wires
I had a funny feeling that was your property, interesting video as usual.
Yes it would be great to see some vlogs on your new Tesla.
Thanks! Tesla video to come soon.
Great Stuff 👍
I hope you shifted all your neutrals and CPC’s over to suit the new consumer unit layout ... great vid 🇬🇧✊🏻
A great job. Very nice charger and professional. Don't ever be tempted to DIY install this. Get an electician as you can see lots of testing needs to be done to check all is safe and working.
Yes absolutely! Thanks for the comment.
Since its your own house it doesn't matter but We just wire from the mains outside and have line tap off the main tails into a isolator then wire straight from that to the zappi, lovely piece of kit.
Thanks. What’s country are you in? I don’t think we’re allowed to use line taps in this country.
Pleeease! Move the drain pipe an inch or two!
If it overflows it'll be interesting!
Love all the videos. I am taking my pre apprenticeship at the moment in Canada, starting apprenticeship in Feb.
Great to see someone who takes pride in their work
Thnks!
30:50...the ff7 victory tone is the one!!!!
Glad I'm not the only one to spot that. Whoever designed it to do that is a genius.
Watching from Australia having just bought a 3 SR+.
In Aus, all Tesla's come with the Gen 2 HPWC so will be installing that (only single phase like you so will be 32A).
Interestingly in Aus we are required to have an isolater/switch near any EV charger.
Surprised the UK doesn't have this requirement given you do have switches on far lower powered wall points
Final fantasy victory fanfare tune when you first connect the faceplate 😁
I thought I was being helpful by leaving the spare busbar ready for the next guy ( same as here) but I got a telling off by my Elecsa inspector for leaving it in the board. He said it was a contaminant and shouldn’t be there and made me take it out during the inspection visit
Wow interesting thanks
Really like those Super Clips. No more plastic clips for me. Only slight thing I would have done differently, is I would have hidden the change of direction of the SWA between the brick courses behind the soil pipe.
The tune the Zappi made @30:49 is the victory tune in final fantasy 7.
Nice to see how you connected to the existing DB and the use of those wall SWA clips ( really good) which is all common to general ccts , But ...
..... What would be good is : To see more about the EV testing itself which is more relevant ( in compliance with BS7671: 2018 section 722 Amd 1 ) and how the ZAPI EV charging unit complies with the requirements in BS761 2018 sect 722 regarding connecting to TN systems
- you mentioned this right at the end .. but rather glossed over it.
You have great pride in your workmanship even on your own property. Good video mate 👍
Thanks
i have a rolec charger, which was fitted about 2 years ago. It stopped working (out of guarantee) last week. When i contacted Rolec they diagnosed the fault according to my description of the problem (The contactor) and even though it was out of guarantee sent me a new contactor free of charge.
Dirty Secret: Manufacturing Them Leaves Massive Carbon Footprint. Once in operation, electric cars certainly reduce your carbon footprint, but making the lithium-ion batteries could emit 74% more CO2 than for conventional cars.
It's all good for people who have a drive way but living in London on a terrace road it's next to impossible to install one when parking spaces is limited.
I keep hearing that, this is a way around it , they are going at quite a rate now. See ua-cam.com/video/rKaEhBjt1ls/v-deo.html
Subbed because you have bought a Tesla and sharing your Knowledge about it all. Thanks
10:41 good job on the angles, better than Nick Bundy 😜😜😜
Thanks!
"We're gonna need a bigger boat, and while you're at it get a bigger / longer drill bit" 😂😂😂
HAHA
A good quality long drill bit for concrete and bricks, with a good drill / hammer, saves SO much time. Something that can take an hour with a shitty tools, can take 1-2 minutes with proper drill bit and drill. Love my long SDS plus drills. But the longest I own is 45cm. I guess having a longer one could be handy, but I am not a professional electrician :)
I think the government made a mistake with the whole EV market. From the start they should have said when you have a charge point installed in your home it needs a separate meter, that way they can charge vat at 20% and calculate fuel duty.
There's nothing to stop you from charging via the granny lead (supplied with most EV's) plugged into a 13A socket though.
Very helpful video, but one thing I may have missed is a clear statement of voltage - is it 220 or 240 volts? And, what is the charging rate in Amps or Watts? I live in Hong Kong and our standard supply is 220 volts and a geat many vehicles plug into a domestic standard 13 amp socket for EV charging. A friend's car uses 12.3 Amps for charging. The unknown is the next higher rate of charging. One neighbour with a Tesla uses 25 Amps for charging. The company meter is rated for 10 to 100 Anps AC. Three phase charging for EV's in my estate is a non starter because the local company - China Light and Power - would have to rewire the whole estate and build between 6 and 10 new sub stations to handle the load IF all the houses (5,024) wanted to charge EV's and run a home at the same time. Your comments would be helpful for background knowledge.
I thought you made a really smart job of installing that, the linian clips look very useful.
Thanks! 👍
Looks great! Sorry to inform you that is NOT a charger. It is a 'smart' extension cord. The charger (battery charger) is in the car.
The Zappi is a very nice bit of kit and if you have a Solar PV installation it can do some very clever things. It’s worth checking out the fully charged channel, Robert Llewellyn’s has a recent video of his home demonstrating the Tesla power wall and Zappi setup.
Thanks I love that Channel
Odd -been speaking to myenergi who insist you need one of their hubs, not just a harvi
The hub is if you’re wanting the app and to claim the OLEV grant 💚
My understanding of the Zappi version 1 is that your not allowed to use it on PME and it does not provide disconnection of the supply in case of DC Fault current above 6ma. 18th Edition Regulation 722.531.2.101
I don’t know anything about Zappi V1 to be honest they don’t make them any more
Really enjoyed the install, great job. Now we need the tour of the new car 😜 Stay safe!
Coming soon!
Great install thanks for your input on the manufacturer of EV charger. Very thorough excellent..
Hi Jordan, this is Dave. We are loving your videos
Very neat install. The only I don't like is how for out the charging connection sticks out. I'll have think how to make one vandal / thief proof!
Great video Jordan. Thanks for featuring the LINIAN SuperClips. Very neat & tidy install!
Thanks. You’re welcome!
Have you seen JW’s video on EV chargers? Also, could you give us a demo of the charger in use showing us what sort of current it pulls etc, perhaps even if you could turn the electric hob/oven on to demo how it ramps back to stay under the maximum demand. Excellent video otherwise, would it be possible to wire the charger into the outside box (main incomer) with just a small main? I would be more comfortable with that amount of load staying away from my house’s main CU.
Nice video. I can't tell you much I like to see work done well and neatly, unlike most of what I see here where I live!
Great videos 👍, but not a good place for the washing m/c waste pipe as well, speaking as a retired appliance engineer, keep safe, from Coventry 🇬🇧.
60cm deep is a recommendation if likely to be damaged. In that situation it would be fine 👍
Thanks
I was going to look that up as was sure it was to do with damage, thinking armoured which you are using anyway as a starter alternative?
522.8.10 doesn't mention a depth. Just 'sufficient depth'. I love the book of grey areas 🤣
I worked in the leisure industry for several years as a sparky, and Rolec were always cheap crap (the owner started at the firm I worked for… Hawkins’s electrical who invented the caravan hookup) and now my good friends misses Jordan runs myenergi who make the zappi
You seem so happy. Nice to see 👍🏼
Haha thanks yeah it was a joyful moment for me! 😁
Looks like your van could do with some better security, and maybe some locking pillars at the front of the property and yes that gate seriously needs replacing.
Excellent video and excellent installation. However, I think that you need a new gate.😂
Good thign about those boards is that the mcbs, rcds and rcbos are available in denmans, rexel etc under the steeple brand and cross compatible with lewden. (same stuff) they also have a lot of very well priced type a rcds and rcbos which are ideal for ev charging solutions
Nice
Greetings from Manchester once again....As always quality video... keep up the great work ethic.... great to see someone that takes great pride in their job...😁📽️👍👊✌️🧰🔧🍻🏍️
Much appreciated
Lovely job once again Jordan. Congratulations on your anniversary too buddy
Thank you so much 👍
You need an adjustable spanner and/or the Knipex Adjustable Pliers Wrench for use on gland nuts👌
Thanks I will look into it.
When carrying out safe isolation you never tested between neutral & earth! Tut tut 😂
Brad really?! Oops
@@artisanelectrics To be honest mate you can do a better job than me at multitasking 👍
TNS system .pilc cable ( paper insulated lead covered cable ) 16mm earth braid is attached to the lead earth going the earth block giving you an earth .TNS Eli up to 0.8 ohms it allows you to connect your earth to the same block !!
Someone has mistaken the cable as TNCS and omitted the earth
I know it's not the main subject of the video, but when you touched on Nest products... would not recommend the Nest smoke detectors. Recently had a kitchen extension built, had to install a heat detector that can also talk to the other detectors in the property. Nest offer no Heat detector, ended up switching everything to Fireangel who offer similar smart features.
Yeah that’s true
Jordan awesome job with a pros finish and a great Ad for the Zappi
Thanks a lot!
over the Pond what we call Earth (CPC) they call Ground! Phill
What’s to stop someone from having a bog standard 32amp socket installed, and use the cable that comes with the car or buy another charging cable (like the one from Ohme)... surely that wouldn’t need an Earth rod, and would be cheaper than buying a home charger unit. Maybe not a perfect solution...
Little or nothing. But it wouldn't comply with BS7671 and would be potentially dangerous.
The car wouldn't charge at 32amps....as you would only get a limited charge as the car wants to see the signal to say fast charge so you would just get a slow charge
Earth bonding by the boiler. Further than 600 mm from the gas meter outlet. I'd really like your input on this one as it seems to be quite a matter where electricians and gas engineers disagree on.
Nice and easy install bro! Need to see the car and the performance of the Zapi in action😉
Thanks
A good informative video on car charging, I have been approached to install my first car charger and this has helped.
On my particular installation I think I am going to have issues with loading, which ,without going into details is my problem, the other issue is that it is on a TT system so I will need to look at the RCD issues as all parts of the installation are required to be protected.
Lastly, I did not see you re-configure the Neutral and Earthing connecrions at the Distribution Board after you bumped along the Mcb's, not saying you didn't do it but it makes testing the installation a bit easier for the poor bugger who has to do the godforsaken task if all the circuits are numbered up correctly
I will also be looking at the Zappi as an option and offering it to the customer after your comments on other brands , such as Rolec which is what we are being offered at our local wholesalers.
Another great video Jordan 👍 you really are churning out plenty of content lately, I don’t know how you find the time ?! Would love to see a video reviewing your new Tesla, business must be going well for you if you have bought one of those 😄👍
Thanks! Yeah I've had more time lately to churn out videos. Gonna post a Tesla Video soon.
Yes best quality ever video and work man you are good.
Enjoy the Tesla. Not sure the washing machine waste pipe that close to the consumer is such a great idea I would put it back further just in case water was to back up and on the consumer unit. Rare but you never know. Off cuts sell them back and get a nice bottle of wine to enjoy with the Missus.
Thanks!
Hi Jordan love the videos and quality installations. Just have one comment. I am not a qualified electrician so shoot me down with the regs, but as Joe Bloggs is it wise to have a washing machine waste so close to a main consumer unit? Looking forward to seeing the model 3 . Great choice. Wish I had trained as an sparky I'm stuck with a 24Kw leaf. (Still a great car) Regards Keith.
Thanks! I would never install a washing machine that close to the consumer unit but it’s not my own house! 👍 glad you like the videos!
Wow how to make '3 wires' look magic so that you can quote a ridiculous amount for installing a power unit! that thing is tiny compaired to the things we in the GPO used to fit (and that included enormous cabinates full of glass - lead acid batteries!) but we didn't make a song an dance about it. - PC again, this time for the nanny state.
Good video. Thanks.. Plenty of detail for apprentices please
Good sales pitch, sound electrics. Thanks. Very informative.
Have you made one on the 'Harvi' device? Sounds useful.
Neat job and love the linen clips. Much neater than cleats.
Need to sort that gate out as your next job lol ... good video
You bloody need a new gate there mate!! 😂 😂 😂 😂.. Joking, good job
Yeah totally! 😂
You need the new Cybertruck once it starts production. Think of the advertising for Artisan! "here he comes look, old Cyber spark"..
The cable run around the bit of wall that sticks out,wasnt as neat as I would of liked. But then what alternatives was there anyone ?.Otherwise very neat and professional.
Wow, great video. Quite different from our 3 phase installations here in Germany.
nice video... great for newly qualified guys like myself. keep them coming bro
Love your work Jordan, but my God!, more ads than ITV3 😂🤪
Ah sorry not sure why there's so many ads for you!
No worries mate. Keep up the great work.
That's strange I didn't get any add,s and I am not a premium subscriber either.
I do get advertisements on most videos tho.
Good video Jordan, thanks, but Tesla vid is not for me as I have the Jaguar. iPace Hope you enjoy the Tesla 3
Let us know how you get on with the Model 3. Post some vids!
Thanks i'm loving it so far!
I really like that washing machine Waste pipe right next to the fuse board You should be magician not electrician😂
2:45 Funny that this house looks same as the last video where do you talk about the charger station and the video before where do you install cables. I know this washing machine some minutes later. Why YT talk me that this Video is 5 hours old?
if you moved all the RH rcd ccts by one position to make room for the EV MCB - that would have changed all the existing cct numbers by "+1" ? - and then - presumably you moved all the neutral and CPC connections on the relevant busbars by +1 also to match the new cct numbering ?
Great video, thanks. I'm a Model 3 owner and in the process of moving to be able to install a charger.
You mention that you didn't want to see so much cable on the outside, which looks great, but was there any technical reason you couldn't continue to the meter box and put your cable in through the wall using whatever hole is already there for the existing cables? Thanks
very nice choice in car and charger. compliment each other nicely. great quality
Thanks! 👍
that was sneaky! lol im sure the customer likes the work 😂😂😂
im guessing those long drill bits arent long enough! lol you'll be tunneling next! lol seriously tho, your pretty much guarenteed to get thru any wall no matter what so great thinking! 😊 (i'd hate to see a wall that they barely go thru!)
its nice to see your using the products you suggest, as you say, it helps customers knowing that you actually know what your on about! 😊
Thanks a lot yes these drill bits are amazing they will get through almost any wall! I work in a lot of castles... LOL
Yes do a video about the car
Love that it actually makes the zelda chest opening sound when it booted up
Yeah its awesome
Excellent. My next car will be electric, nothing as expensive as a Tesla. My question is as I don't know what car I will go for ,which unit do I put in ( I am renovating my house top to bottom now seems a good time to put a unit in ) needs to be a unit to cover a broad range of cars. Thank you in advance.
You have already done this 6 days ago! Unless your neighbours keep the same tubes in the side window! 😂
He!I will buy those clips for my jobs in the Netherlands!Very handy!!
very neat nice work as always jordan keep them coming
Nice one Jordan. Give me a spin in it please next time I'm visiting ;).....only problem with the clips is that they are centre lined compared to the poly clips that are off centre. What about clipping armoured cable across wooden trusses for example in a garage? Have to use perforated strapping and make ones own fire rated steel clips . A real pain
Yeah definitely take you for a spin when you come visit! 😁
Can't wait to see the car nicely installed charger 👍
I liked the fact you did a safe isolation procedure but where is your main switch lock off 🤔🤦🏼♂️ - n 1 question but please correct me if I’m wrong but is your Gas earth Bond not be within 600mm of the meter ?
But good video pal 👍🏻 keep coming
You mention torque for the EV connections but you don't use one for the MCB/RCD connections, also sleeving should cover 60% of the cables. I like the idea of electric cars but it would soon do my head in unwinding that cable each time and trailing it in front of the front door.
I now feel so sorry for citizens of UK. You need so thick wires to have 7kW EVSE. In former Yugoslavia, we have 3 phase in every home, and at least 1 3 phase plug in every house for the stove. 3 phase at 16A is 11kW and it needs just 5x2.5mm thich wire.
If you have your EVSE limited to 10A, you can do it with just 5x1.5mm and still get 7.2kW
Sell the armoured offcuts on ebay. Others may be able to make use of them on other installations.