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EV charging
EV charging explained as an electrical installation rather than a box on a wall, from the existing supply and protection to everyday charging habits.
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Before an EV charger goes on the wall: what should be checked first?
The charger is the visible part. Supply capacity, earthing, protection, cable routing and the way the car will actually be used determine whether the installation is properly considered.
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