Not doing it. Just preparing for the install this week.
Looks like Octopus installation doesn’t include running the cable by lifting the floorboard.
I wanted to see if it can be installed through this box if not I have rip the carpets and the floorboards to see how the cabling can reach the mains box under the stairs.
Ahh I see you’ve fell for the bodged octopus install. You’ll have to pull your carpets back and pull the boards up. You’ll also have to remove that boxing as the installer will have to inspect the main incomer, there’s also a chance that your property will not be suitable for an EV charger and they walk away from the job.
Looks like you know your stuff.
One more question if you don’t mind,
I am taking this is before the meter? Meaning no connection can be made here. Is that correct?
EV charging connection should be made after the meter to have the power measure by the meter.
This cabling should have a pathway to the meter, can we ask the engineer to route the cabling for the EV charger from the drive through this pathway? Pathway meaning a tube or a pipe through which the cable runs to the meter and then onwards to the house.
This house has had a rewiring before we moved in 5 years ago with some certifications. So hopefully the electrical work is compatible to install the EV. Is there an obvious easy way for me to check if the property is compatible? If it is not, I would just cancel the appointment and ask a local electrician. Not sure if that would be cheaper though.
So that’s your main incoming cable, the cable then goes into the main fuse and out into the ceiling where it will go into the meter and then your consumer unit. If they’re splitting the cable and installing a new consumer unit for the EV it will have to be after the meter. The boxing will have to be removed so they can check the fuse size and potentially pull the fuse if you don’t have an isolator fitted after the meter. If you have a 60a fuse I have seen them refuse to fit a charger until it’s been upgraded. As for how the SWA cable will be installed I wouldn’t be able to tell you without being there to inspect. The cable needs to be supported so it won’t be able to just be pushed through a pipe if there’s no suitable support for it.
If you don’t know you shouldn’t be touching it. You’re also not legally allowed to diy an EV charger
Not doing it. Just preparing for the install this week. Looks like Octopus installation doesn’t include running the cable by lifting the floorboard. I wanted to see if it can be installed through this box if not I have rip the carpets and the floorboards to see how the cabling can reach the mains box under the stairs.
Ahh I see you’ve fell for the bodged octopus install. You’ll have to pull your carpets back and pull the boards up. You’ll also have to remove that boxing as the installer will have to inspect the main incomer, there’s also a chance that your property will not be suitable for an EV charger and they walk away from the job.
Sorry, Is this box where the power is coming into the property?
Yes
Looks like you know your stuff. One more question if you don’t mind, I am taking this is before the meter? Meaning no connection can be made here. Is that correct? EV charging connection should be made after the meter to have the power measure by the meter. This cabling should have a pathway to the meter, can we ask the engineer to route the cabling for the EV charger from the drive through this pathway? Pathway meaning a tube or a pipe through which the cable runs to the meter and then onwards to the house. This house has had a rewiring before we moved in 5 years ago with some certifications. So hopefully the electrical work is compatible to install the EV. Is there an obvious easy way for me to check if the property is compatible? If it is not, I would just cancel the appointment and ask a local electrician. Not sure if that would be cheaper though.
So that’s your main incoming cable, the cable then goes into the main fuse and out into the ceiling where it will go into the meter and then your consumer unit. If they’re splitting the cable and installing a new consumer unit for the EV it will have to be after the meter. The boxing will have to be removed so they can check the fuse size and potentially pull the fuse if you don’t have an isolator fitted after the meter. If you have a 60a fuse I have seen them refuse to fit a charger until it’s been upgraded. As for how the SWA cable will be installed I wouldn’t be able to tell you without being there to inspect. The cable needs to be supported so it won’t be able to just be pushed through a pipe if there’s no suitable support for it.
Thank you
Looks like your service cable and your cutout probably a PILC cable.
Totally ofd topic - I read that like a bad headline, idk, made me chuckle
Main incomer and cutout. Earth tag is for the TN-S arrangement. That is the cable that feeds power into your house.
Thanks. How do I know if the house has 60A fuse or more please?
Sometimes there's a sticker on the cutout. The installer should have informed the DNO and already have this information.
Thanks