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    DNO electrician installed wrong main fuse

    To follow up on my own post (I knew I had read an article on this somewhere but have only just found it), there's an article here on the decision here. Largely critical of it I think, although it does note that 100a was an absolute max but 80a can sustain 100a for up to four hours so the average...
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    DNO electrician installed wrong main fuse

    It was a policy decision by National Grid in 2023. All domestic cutouts would now be 80amp instead of 100, for both new installations and replacement of existing 100amp fuses. See the link here. My layman's understanding is that 100a fuses were put in at a time when a heavy load was likely to...
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    Charging in Kent?

    Download an app like Electroverse and pop the address in. Some Dover examples below
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    Unreliable charging using Intelligent Octopus

    I think it's all related to the issues around mobile connectivity that has spawned extremely long threads recently (Here). For me, my IO "unable to control your device" issues started at the same time. Even when at home and with WiFi available, Tesla's disconnect from WiFi when they go to sleep...
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    Another Intelligent Octopus Question…

    Octopus doesn't know that the car is plugged in immediately. It "pings" the car every few minutes or so to check. When you first plug it it it will start charging. You then have two choices: (a) immediately hit stop in the app to stop it charging. Octopus will find the car shortly and will set...
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    Sexy Buttons resume autopilot function - Brilliant !!

    Afternoon all, Does anyone know if installing a SEXY Commander (and by extension either a SEXY Knob or Buttons) requires notification to the insurance company as a "modification" to the car? If so, then failure to notify them in advance could potentially void any claim. Admiral (who I'm with)...
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    New to EV. What whould the practical difference between Tesla Wallbox and Easee Home?

    Hi, I live in the UK, have a Tesla Model Y (plus a second non-Tesla EV and have had an Easee One installed since November. Personally, I would go for the Easee One. I've set out what I think are the pros and cons of the Easee One below. If you have any specific questions, I'm happy to answer...