EV CHARGER installation UK - can you connect to an existing CONSUMER UNIT?

We look at some of the electrical design considerations when installing an EV charger with an existing electrical installation.

We review the choice of RCD, availability of matching MCBs and the option to add a surge protection device.

We also look at the meter tails and how they've been split to add a new consumer unit.


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00:00 Connecting an EV charger to an existing consumer unit
00:54 What's the problem with type AC RCD's
01:30 No need for RCD protection as the cable is clipped direct
01:56 Can you get an existing MCB?
02:40 New consumer unit best option for this installation.
03:00 A great opportunity to add a surge protection device
04:20 Where's the labels Gaz?
05:00 Short conductors for surge protection device
05:30 Splitting meter tails for the new consumer unit.
08:00 Current transformer for demand management

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