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Best home charger
- Thread starter MacJester
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ME_UK
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Another email today, requesting I move my slot to later in the day. Very polite, very apologetic, and a few hours doesn't matter to me (especially given 9 days notice).......all is still positive.
Looks good.
Does it send info and log to your smartphone through the app? Is it connected to your home wifi?
pdk42
Active Member
Well, my tethered Rolec was installed almost three weeks ago and I'm yet to see it connect to the server. Endless calls/e-mails to the installers is getting me nowhere. Worse, I tried plugging an i3 into it today and it doesn't even work as a dumb charger. Wish I'd gone for something else. Still, at least I haven't paid the invoice yet!
This is slightly concerning although sounds like the issue is more with the installer than the Rolec. Things always go wrong but it's how it's put right is the main thing in my opinion. Out of curiosity who installed it? Might be one to avoid...
pdk42
Active Member
I don't think it's the installation. It's got power etc. I'm not sure what the installer can do aside from wiring it up and registering it on the server. I'm guessing that either the GPRS/GSM modem in it has gone AWOL, or else the control unit that controls the switching isn't working. I'm guessing the latter since the user guide says that if it loses server connection, it falls back to being a dumb charger - but it's not doing that either.
Installer was local to me - I won't name them just yet since I don't think the problem is their doing.
That's fair enough. Just sounded like you've tried getting back in touch with them and aren't getting a response. Who's the warranty with? Is it Rolec that would need to swap it if it's a faulty unit?
I'm only interested as I'm looking at a Rolec myself and it'll be a local business I'll be ordering through and will also do the installation.
I had a problem with my Rolec immediately after installation in that it wasn't being recognised. I phoned Software Technical Support on 01202 078000 following advice from the installer. It turned out that 1 letter in my registered email address had been copied over incorrectly. Once changed this solved all the issues of connection.
I got a quote for Podpoint.
It’s an extra £250! For 7.5m cable (premium of £1/cm)
also, they said I need to dig a trench to the wall (as the charger won’t be going on the house wall).
my plan is to cover whatever charger I get with a Tesla themed box (small one)
It’s an extra £250! For 7.5m cable (premium of £1/cm)
also, they said I need to dig a trench to the wall (as the charger won’t be going on the house wall).
my plan is to cover whatever charger I get with a Tesla themed box (small one)
This is the exact spec I have and despite being an early reservation holder and ordering day one I don't even have a SC VIN :-(
I do have a home charger though, I got a company called ecoplugg to install a zappi V2. They did a great job and would highly recommend them.
The zappi V2 seems good too, a bit ugly but they all are. The main benefits seem to be it doesn't need an earth rod, it is smart which means you can do load monitoring (I needed this so I could run it off my Garage without the need for an extra dedicated feed from the main CU), it can integrate in to your solar if you have it and you can control when it will charge (to make use of an economy 7 type tariff).
I think there is a big wait on black versions but white are available now.
pdk42
Active Member
Well, I'm definitely going back to the installers in the first instance, and to be fair to them they are trying to sort it out, but they're getting the run-around from Rolec / ev.energy. I would think the warranty rest with them too.
i just had my rolec installed with olev. the guy was great very quick very professional explaining everything as he went.
if you go to the rolec website and use the wall charger on olev for £290 quid deal they are doing it seems to all work out
included was the rcb henly block earthing armoured cable plus extra time as he couldn't get enough earthing through one rod.
I also had a few initial problems for the olev grant as I had the path through my land issue too as I am on a terraced plot but its very obvious that no one would ever , other than milkman and postman, be using that path. next door has his own drive and so does the other next door.
just stand your ground with any of them and seay fine whatever ill use the next company.
message me if you want the guys email I dealt with they are called plug it in group. all they ask for is your RN number and proof of date.
Home Charging | EO Charging | Smart electric vehicle charging
These seem really small and have smart charging too. I have not got one of these so cannot comment if any good.
These seem really small and have smart charging too. I have not got one of these so cannot comment if any good.
My additional £300 grant (Scotland only) has been approved also. Overall cost to me for the Rolec will be £440.
I still think they are bumping prices up in SCotland due to the additional grant of £300 on top of the £500 OLEV grant but it is what it is.
Install is booked for 20th September
I still think they are bumping prices up in SCotland due to the additional grant of £300 on top of the £500 OLEV grant but it is what it is.
Install is booked for 20th September
I have just decided to go with the Rolec unit as well, I have no idea when my Model 3 will arrive (October?) but I want to ensure I have a charger before it arrives. My quote was £400 installed for the 7.2kW tethered unit but I do need to have an earth rod installed and there is a couple of walls to get through from the consumer unit,