munkiev
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Hi we will soon be getting our new MG ZS LR. We are looking for charger cable options for these plugs at work. Can you get a 5 pin 3 phase to type 2 ? What options can anyone recommend please ?
My SO says the very bottom socket/plug doesn't send anything through until something is plugged into it, ie it is safe.You'd think they'd label the plugs? Not everyone, me included, understands the differences.
Can you add a picture showing under the top two flaps.
The large lower plug looks like it takes power in (as already mentioned) otherwise the pins would be live.
Have you seen it being used for anything in the past?
Thank you I found one of these at go outdoors for £35 with rcd built in. will be the cheaper option for sureYou won't be able to plug it straight into the car as there is no control, you could get a three pin plug to 16A commando camping lead that would be a safe option.
Or you could purchase a 16A pEVSE to run at the full 16A rather than 10A assuming that the supply is sufficient.
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Note the brick to the left of the 3 pin CEE cable, that communicates with the car to control the charge..
Thank you I found one of these at go outdoors for £35 with rcd built in. will be the cheaper option for sure
Thanks for the heads up. There would be nothing more annoying than coming out thinking you've had 9 hrs charge and to find just 1hr in the battery. Thanks again BugEyedPlease take this as genuine advice and not an attack.
That device is designed to be used with the 3 way unit undercover, it's far from waterproof. The RCD is the wrong curve for EVs but good in terms of being double pole. The MCB is designed only for 10A and most MCB derate when hot after a long run at near capacity - which means that most 3 pin granny's are likely to trip it after an hour or so. If you want it for camping it's good, but for charging an EV all day at work not ideal.
The safest way is to buy a granny with the blue 16A plug already fitted, but if you want to use an adaptor to use a granny fitted with a 13A plug then get something waterproof (IP56 minimum) with plenty of space around the 13A plug to allow it to keep cool.
You can make one using components if you know what you are doing, otherwise Tough leads sell various options. Also read their page on EV charging for good advice.
How about this ?![]()
Eurohike UK Conversion Lead | GO Outdoors
£8.00 | Convert your mains plug at the caravan or campsite to a UK...www.gooutdoors.co.uk
Not this one then
Have you got a link for your one?