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Somebody said:
Pricing mistake by Amazon?https://enplus.uk/product_showcase/7kw-smart-home/
Seems to be priced at £550 elsewhere!
The only chargers that cost that little are non-compliant ones that suppliers are offloading.
Because the relevant bodies in the industry are pretty stupid they brought in the new regs but there were thousands of chargers still in stock in outlets and so manufacturers got special dispensation to sell these off first.
That's not the cheapest I have seen but it's half the price of a compliant one...
Because the relevant bodies in the industry are pretty stupid they brought in the new regs but there were thousands of chargers still in stock in outlets and so manufacturers got special dispensation to sell these off first.
That's not the cheapest I have seen but it's half the price of a compliant one...
Paul Drawmer said:
It looks as if it is app controlled only.
It is probably not compliant with latest smart charge points regulations 2021. ( random charge delay etc.)
No dog in this particular fight, but from the published data...It is probably not compliant with latest smart charge points regulations 2021. ( random charge delay etc.)
Manufacturer states
Date First Available 15 July 2022
New UK Regulation Compliant
When the OP made their posting, it was up for about £130 with 7 units available.
Again I suspect that was a pricing mistake.
Presently listed by Amazon at £249.99 so still apparently good value.
If I was quick enough, buying one at £130 to do a bit of analysis would have been worthwhile.
My main interest is if it is OCPP compliant without relying on the manufacturer's servers.
Not keen on the tethered design - but that is just a personal preference.
LordFlathead said:
It will burn the house down and kill all your children.
Unlikely = yes
Possible = yes
Why would you risk some nasty Chinese tat for your £40+k car? Spend a few extra quid and buy something that has a good reputation.
How do you know it's tat? And nasty? Is it because it's made in China ?Unlikely = yes
Possible = yes
Why would you risk some nasty Chinese tat for your £40+k car? Spend a few extra quid and buy something that has a good reputation.
A domestic charge point is just a box holding a few relays and a device for managing comms between the car and your 230v supply. Those manufactured and sold by UK manufacturers mostly contain Chinese parts and are vastly overpriced.
Tye Green said:
How do you know it's tat? And nasty? Is it because it's made in China ?
A domestic charge point is just a box holding a few relays and a device for managing comms between the car and your 230v supply. Those manufactured and sold by UK manufacturers mostly contain Chinese parts and are vastly overpriced.
If you are going to be pedantic, at least be correct about it. It will contain contactors, not relays A domestic charge point is just a box holding a few relays and a device for managing comms between the car and your 230v supply. Those manufactured and sold by UK manufacturers mostly contain Chinese parts and are vastly overpriced.
paradigital said:
Tye Green said:
How do you know it's tat? And nasty? Is it because it's made in China ?
A domestic charge point is just a box holding a few relays and a device for managing comms between the car and your 230v supply. Those manufactured and sold by UK manufacturers mostly contain Chinese parts and are vastly overpriced.
If you are going to be pedantic, at least be correct about it. It will contain contactors, not relays A domestic charge point is just a box holding a few relays and a device for managing comms between the car and your 230v supply. Those manufactured and sold by UK manufacturers mostly contain Chinese parts and are vastly overpriced.
however, speaking of being pedantic, many EVSE units have their components mounted on PCBs and most definitely use relays though I'm not sure you can actually tell us the difference between a relay and contactor?
This is the cheapest smart charger I've found
https://evonestop.co.uk/products/qubev-smart?varia...
Old Rolecs didn't have a good reputation, but this is a totally new model so maybe it will be better?
https://evonestop.co.uk/products/qubev-smart?varia...
Old Rolecs didn't have a good reputation, but this is a totally new model so maybe it will be better?
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