Welcome to PG Electrics, your local CAR CHARGER INSTALLER IN ABERGAVENNY. I am here to assist with your electrical needs and also specialise in installing car charging equipment in Abergavenny and the surrounding areas. If you need a CAR CHARGER INSTALLER NEAR ME then you are in good hands with us at PG Electrics.
What is a car charger and can I have one?
A car charger for home use is a piece of electrical equipment that takes a mains supply from your house and feeds this to your electric vehicle. This is done through the use of clever electronics inside a specialist car charging device.
This box is installed by an electrician and will sit somewhere in the garage or outside the property to enable you to charge your electric vehicle at your convenience.
Can every home have a car charger?
Not every home is suitable for car charging equipment and there are several installation conditions that have to be met in order to safely install new equipment.
Capability of existing supply
Every home electrical system has a limited capability of up to 100 amps of electrical current. This is the maximum safe amount that most domestic properties can safely supply without overloading the incoming cable and main fuse.
Some older properties are only to supply up to 60 amps of electrical current and as such, these installations will not generally be able to supply car charging equipment without some upgrades from the main supply.
Where your property has already high electrical demands, some alterations may be required to reduce the existing electrical load or considerations made for how quickly your vehicle is able to be safely charged.
Earthing and Bonding arrangements
The earthing of our electrical systems is a safety requirement that must be checked by a professional electrician before any new installation work can be carried out. The earth wiring is there to protect us in the event of an electrical fault and without sufficient earthing in place, danger could exist meaning it is also not safe to install additional equipment onto the system.
Bonding is the safety earthing of metallic pipework and other parts that may require it. Assessing the current bonding at the property is something that professional electricians will do before adding extra equipment on to the installation.
Safety of finished installation
Car charging equipment cannot be installed where it is likely to be damaged, where wires are likely to trail across neighbouring properties, pavements or other areas which may introduce trip hazards and electrical dangers to homeowners or members of the public.
What are the best EV chargers?
There are many products on the market but in order to charge vehicles quickly and efficiently it is best to have a 7kw or 32 Amp charger installed. The larger the KW or AMP rating the more quickly the vehicle will be charged.
A 7kw charger will require its own dedicated electrical circuit in order to be charged efficiently and safely, adding an EV charger onto plug sockets or lights is not possible and likely dangerous.
What does car charger installation cost?
The best way to find out costs for your home would be to contact me for a quote. Every electrical system and property will have different requirements, may require upgrades, and will involve different cable routes. Each installation will have to be checked before an accurate quote can be given.
EV Charger Installer Abergavenny
Contact me today to discuss your EV charging requirements and to obtain a quote. We are the local CAR CHARGER INSTALLER IN ABERGAVENNY so if you are looking for CAR CHARGER INSTALLERS NEAR ME then you have reached the right place.
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