EVCP annual inspection?

[Paul Drawmer]

I had a Zappi installed about a year ago.

Had this in the inbox today.


"Please find attached our Quote for the EV Charge Point annual service

With the possible high use of your charge point it is highly recommended to have a service check every year. The annual service will check the condition of your equipment and provide you with an updated EICR for the electric vehicle charge point. The EIC issued at the time of the installation recommends further inspection and testing after 1 year."




OK, if I was running a hotel, then it makes sense. But for domestic? Really?

[Paul Drawmer]

TooLateForAName said:

To be fair, I think it may be worth getting someone to open it up and check no sign of overheating connectors or wires.

still a bit cheeky though.

That might be better, but this quote is for a visual inspection.

[Paul Drawmer]

The same installer pushed very hard for me to pay them to do an EICR before doing the installation last year. Told me porkies about insurance requirements to try and frighten me into it. I used to sell home insurance, and there was NO mention of an EICR in their home insurance documentation.

I'll not be taking up this offer either.

As a separate issue; I have sometimes wondered about the life of the tethered cable in those situations where it gets uncoiled all the way and coiled up again on a regular basis. I've got 2 loose turns that haven't moved off the Zappi in a year.