Say hello to the the newest member of BEVOC

Calahonda52 · 11-04-2017 8:10pm

Evd-Burner wrote: »

Just did mine yesterday. I was delighted that I was able to hide the wire Ã°Å¸Ëœ

would interest in both the camera make and how the wire was hidden.

Note to self:
Am very pleased with the Nissan Connect now that the TCU is fixed..
Can start heater in the morning without having to have car plugged in and then earlier I gave it a 5kWh day rate top up.
Plugged it in to granny cable and then started the charge via the app, it overrides the charging timer switch.
It confirms charge has started and then told me it was finished so its unplugged and good to go in the morning:) Nice!

Gumbo · 11-04-2017 8:24pm

I use a DD Pai M6 Plus dashcam.
Have it routes through the panels to the 12v outlet under the radio.
Might invest in the hardware kit from Halfords to get rid of the connection though.

Mope · 11-04-2017 10:57pm

Calahonda52 wrote: »

As per OP!: I believe I am the OP in this thread and the last time I looked I have a Leaf, and now I find out you are not a true believer:D

Anyway, I wish you the best with it.

I was just referring to the idea of new BEVOC! :-)
Thanks

Thanks re AUX info too, useful to know!

Calahonda52 · 12-04-2017 5:59am

Mope wrote: »

I was just referring to the idea of new BEVOC! :-)
Thanks.

I was pulling your leg....! Case closed!

Mope · 12-04-2017 7:25am

My leg is now pulled towards driving the car more and more!

pure enjoyment

Calahonda52 · 23-04-2017 9:30am

Previous correspondence, here, re the above refers:)

On Page 27 of the current edition of Das National Rules for Electrical Installations, 4th Edition, ET 101: 2008, published by the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland [ETCI] , hereinafter referred to as The Rules, assuming the context so admits, there is a diagram of a TN-C-S system.

It is attached.

What does the M stand for?

This diagram is what I need to get to, because at present, I am missing the piece on the diagram connecting the M to the wire marked N.

The ESB guy who installed the Dual rate meter told me the N end of this piece is done into the meter, so requires them to come out and me to pay 189 euro

The diagram shows otherwise so where is this meter end connection referenced in The Rules, or otherwise
Thanks

Calahonda52 · 04-05-2017 6:58pm

12 d 43242
152 d 8695
161 ww 1520
171 d 22868 mise.

Got the last slot at 09:28

Mope · 04-05-2017 7:07pm

Hehe, I've seen this myself when went for lunch one day to Square. Was a bit shocked tbh, but then just smiled. Well done people who made switch to EV

cros13 · 04-05-2017 7:30pm

Calahonda52 wrote: »

12 d 43242
152 d 8695
161 ww 1520
171 d 22868 mise.

Got the last slot at 09:28

Hungry, drained of it's energy reserves and searching for it's next meal, it's at this point Leaf's are at their most vulnerable and must be wary of predators (unscrupulous taxi drivers, combustion vehicles blocking bays).

Gathering at the local watering hole, the etiquette of pack behaviour is all important. As Leafs jostle and manoeuvre for position, wary that anyone displaying selfish or underhanded behaviour will be snubbed by the rest of the group.

Then with full bellies, they will return to the nest, to spend the night resting and recuperating, preparing for the day ahead.

unkel · 04-05-2017 7:50pm

Well said, Sir David

BoatMad · 08-05-2017 1:33pm

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Previous correspondence, here, re the above refers:)

On Page 27 of the current edition of Das National Rules for Electrical Installations, 4th Edition, ET 101: 2008, published by the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland [ETCI] , hereinafter referred to as The Rules, assuming the context so admits, there is a diagram of a TN-C-S system.

It is attached.

What does the M stand for?

This diagram is what I need to get to, because at present, I am missing the piece on the diagram connecting the M to the wire marked N.

The ESB guy who installed the Dual rate meter told me the N end of this piece is done into the meter, so requires them to come out and me to pay 189 euro

The diagram shows otherwise so where is this meter end connection referenced in The Rules, or otherwise
Thanks

The current rules require a " neutralising " link , i.e. A connection between the house protective earth and the neutral wire . This is usually done at or near the esb meter.

In some evse installations , installers are doing earth loop impedance testing, and will not install evses where the earth test fails. This is typically the case where the house protective earth is only grounded locally through a earth rod ( which is no longer acceptable )

I don't have the latest etci rules , but I struggle to understand the reason behind installers not so installing evse points onto what was in it's time an acceptable installation

Calahonda52 · 08-05-2017 6:23pm

BoatMad wrote: »

The current rules require a " neutralising " link , i.e. A connection between the house protective earth and the neutral wire . This is usually done at or near the esb meter.

In some evse installations , installers are doing earth loop impedance testing, and will not install evses where the earth test fails. This is typically the case where the house protective earth is only grounded locally through a earth rod ( which is no longer acceptable )

I don't have the latest etci rules , but I struggle to understand the reason behind installers not so installing evse points onto what was in it's time an acceptable installation

That is it in a nutshell, thank you.

Re:
at or near the esb meter.
The picture I attached earlier,and include here, shows it done on the consumer side of the meter but not actually up into the meter.
The ESB bloke who installed the dual meter indicated that it was required up into the meter, at a cost of 189 euro.

BoatMad · 11-05-2017 4:40pm

Calahonda52 wrote: »

That is it in a nutshell, thank you.

Re:
at or near the esb meter.
The picture I attached earlier,and include here, shows it done on the consumer side of the meter but not actually up into the meter.
The ESB bloke who installed the dual meter indicated that it was required up into the meter, at a cost of 189 euro.

Its usually done at the output of the ESB fuse

Calahonda52 · 28-02-2018 1:40pm

27,000 kms
One one roadside collection.
Only car snow free car in the estate...
Service due next week

Water John · 28-02-2018 4:20pm

Good idea to keep it in the garage (snow free) on these cold days. Ha.

Calahonda52 · 24-04-2019 7:50pm

And 25,000 kms in 9 months on the petrol:(

unkel · 25-04-2019 1:09am

Calahonda52 wrote: »

And 25,000 kms in 9 months on the petrol:(

Why do you use the petrol so much?

Calahonda52 · 25-04-2019 4:29pm

unkel wrote: »

Why do you use the petrol so much?

Work footprint:
based in Nenagh, up to Tullamore is fine, however Roscommon, Galway Dublin, Cahirciveen and Slea Head are out of range and network cannot be relied on when I am making fixed appointments

unkel · 25-04-2019 11:31pm

Kona / Model 3?

But seriously, even in a very frugal petrol car, that 33k km per year costs you the guts of €3k in petrol. That plus the extra maintenance, tax, etc. buys a lot of depreciation, I'd say buying a new longer range EV would be cheaper than keeping your older petrol car for those trips

In the meantime, forget about Dublin or Kerry, but could you not at least destination charge in Roscommon and Galway so you could make it there, charge and make it back in your EV?

Calahonda52 · 29-04-2019 10:53am

unkel wrote: »

Kona / Model 3?

But seriously, even in a very frugal petrol car, that 33k km per year costs you the guts of €3k in petrol. That plus the extra maintenance, tax, etc. buys a lot of depreciation, I'd say buying a new longer range EV would be cheaper than keeping your older petrol car for those trips

In the meantime, forget about Dublin or Kerry, but could you not at least destination charge in Roscommon and Galway so you could make it there, charge and make it back in your EV?

I am paid by activity so every hour I waste charging during the working day is non recoverable.

unkel · 30-04-2019 1:34am

???

Destination charging means hooking your car up, go do your work (and get paid by activity) and when you are done, unhook it and drive home. No need to wait for the charging / no loss of income.

Calahonda52 · 30-04-2019 5:40pm

unkel wrote: »

???

Destination charging means hooking your car up, go do your work (and get paid by activity) and when you are done, unhook it and drive home. No need to wait for the charging / no loss of income.

That assumes the CP is available when I want it, has never been the case when I did the research in all the locations, also some of my clients are out of town

unkel · 30-04-2019 9:09pm

I would ask the customer if I could granny charge all day. I'd offer to deduct the cost from my bill

Calahonda52 · 16-07-2019 11:21am

Eeked 200 km out of the L30 yesterday

no wind
22C
flat driving in B mode, max speed 85 kms real
aircon on 16C
Just me, no luggage/passengers

Calahonda52 · 14-10-2019 10:56am

I have covered over the different things that could ID the site:)
Have not seen the distribution board yet.

Downside is that meter box needs to be open to use the plug

unkel · 14-10-2019 12:34pm

That's ridiculous. Who installed that? Should be named here.

KCross · 14-10-2019 1:07pm

I see there is a piece of the meter box cut at the bottom to allow you run the cable in and close the door. So, it would work fine I'd say.

Technically you are not supposed to put a consumer unit in the meter box but several people have done it on the forum and as long as its neat and profressionally done they seem to get away with it.

adunis · 14-10-2019 1:37pm

Well year newbie .
One of the best decisions you'll ever make.

Calahonda52 · 14-10-2019 2:05pm

KCross wrote: »

I see there is a piece of the meter box cut at the bottom to allow you run the cable in and close the door. So, it would work fine I'd say.

Technically you are not supposed to put a consumer unit in the meter box but several people have done it on the forum and as long as its neat and profressionally done they seem to get away with it.

Yes indeed they have, would be good to know if its okay, and not some "grey area" like the elec scooters drama queen discussion:D

Calahonda52 · 21-10-2019 7:29am

So first frosty morning and having reformatted my phone back to factory settings recently I no longer can heat the car remotely from the phone as all apps were deleted

I don't see it in the Appstore.
Any thoughts..
I have access from the computer for this morning but not ideal
Thanks

Say hello to the the newest member of BEVOC

Comments