Home charge points (purchase/problems/questions) (See mod note post#1)

Maybe there's a loose/burned wire at the charge point, might be no harm to take a look.

Opened it up this morning and no sign of damage in the charge point itself.

I had a good experience with ev power recently

Looking at the register of 'Triple E' registered chargers, there are not many on that list which I would have considered for my house. I was going to go with a Wallbox Pulsar Plus, a nice and neat charger but it isn't on the Triple-E register. They have the more expensive Wallbox Copper SB and Commander 2, but these are way more expensive options really aimed at businesses for their employees.

Thanks SEAI, you've ruined another grant.

I don't know what's inside that black box but if there is a CT clamp it won't be in that box... it has to be in the consumer unit or the meter box (basically on the incoming house mains).

Applying for the home charger grant now that it has opened up to all. My question is what needs to be completed before the requirement to install a smart charger kicks in? Do I just need the grant approval or does actual hardware need be installed before September?

It’s just needs the manufacturer to register. I wouldn’t get mad yet.

Sorry there's a black box beside the RCBO.

the Ohme has all that too. Even has rates available in a drop down for the most popular tariffs

well that was fun... had asked for an isolation switch to be fitted in the meter box on recommendation of ev charger installer when booking the esb networks job to get the new tails into meter.. they said no problem.. guy that arrived was like no way.. they don't do that and got into a huff.. i wasnt going to debate it to long but just said the customer service rep said it was ok and he begrudgingly fitted it.. he did his job, power came back on, went off and then suddenly he drives away leaving us without any power. Was a bit stumped but after a few minutes said i better call customer service.. got through after about 15 minutes on hold.. explained the situation.. they called the guy and he was 20 minutes away so turned around and came back.. he was a bit embarrassed and checked everything.. a wire had dislodged from the trip switch the ev installer had fitted.. he complained about it and said it wasnt tight enough.. figured he was going to say he couldnt fix it but in fairness he put it back in and tightened it.. he then said the new tails werent strong enough and should weite it up as a unsafe install.. he huffed for a while and then compared the wires again and said maybe they ok and he left again.. anyway customer service called me back and opened a complaint about the case as we were without power for 2 hours rather than 15 minutes... 2 people working from home... my main gripe was him driving away without knocking in to check everything was ok... he had knocked in when he arrived and knocked in again when cutting the power.. was just amazed he didnt knock in after to say all was working fine again.... hopefully the end of the affair

Hi Guys,

Got a second hand ABL charger, have it flashed to 7kw.

Now I need to find an electrician, how should I approach the call.

I want to try included the cost of the charger into the grant and not have an electrician take the whole €600.

What should I expect them to quote over the phone or will they need to view the house?

Just out of curiosity, do you know if the Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger is considered 'smart' enough for SEAI's grant from September?