House cladding pod point issue

[Goose88]

Hi all,
So sorry if this has been asked before but I really need some advice.
We have a MY and a M3 due soon but pod point are unable to install a charger on the cladding on our garage (see pic below). They say we need to provide a flat surface. Has anybody else had this issue and would you mind telling me what you used to flatten the surface?

 

[DoricJim]

Why not affix a suitable sized piece of marine plywood and paint it to match?

 

[spdpsba]

Hi all,
So sorry if this has been asked before but I really need some advice.
We have a MY and a M3 due soon but pod point are unable to install a charger on the cladding on our garage (see pic below). They say we need to provide a flat surface. Has anybody else had this issue and would you mind telling me what you used to flatten the surface?

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You just have to agree with them to fix in a place they want you to fix it. But most of the time the pod point contracted independent electrician will listen to you and fix on the wall you have shown without any additional work. Just for example I have attached a picture where the contracted independent electrician agreed to fix it even though Podpoint were asking me to level the wall etc.,

 

[PITA]

MyEnergi Zappi chargers have the option of a free-standing post mount. They look ok in my opinion... what about that as an idea?

Zappi Single Mounting Pedestal

Mounting pedestal for 1 x Zappi electric vehicle charging point

www.cef.co.uk

 

[Durzel]

My Andersen is installed on uneven brick. The installer put some stuff behind it to make it level, but at no point was there any issue remarked upon about the surface neding to be flat.

 

[Mrklaw]

Concern about water ingress? Don’t know if they seal around the edges normally or the units themselves should be weather tight?

 

[Adopado]

Concern about water ingress? Don’t know if they seal around the edges normally or the units themselves should be weather tight?

Any watertight rating applies to the unit not the installation. However, for a good fit I would go with the idea of a marine ply board to create a nice flat mounting surface. If done properly it wouldn't be visible. Anyone who needs to avoid a wall completely can do similar and attach to a fence post.

 

[Avendit]

Why not affix a suitable sized piece of marine plywood and paint it to match?

Be prepared to do this, hope the actual installer on the day doesn't care.

 

[Goose88]

Thanks everyone for your replies! It will be interesting to see what the installer says on the day. If he will not install then I’ll go down the marine plywood route and try and keep it tidy

 

[spdpsba]

Thanks everyone for your replies! It will be interesting to see what the installer says on the day. If he will not install then I’ll go down the marine plywood route and try and keep it tidy

They normally do not object, in fact mine was willing to even leave it across the entrance as long as we are watchful enough while crossing the cable. Anyhow we didn’t go with that option!

 

[Kansalis]

They normally do not object, in fact mine was willing to even leave it across the entrance as long as we are watchful enough while crossing the cable. Anyhow we didn’t go with that option!

Conversely, the guy who installed mine was on his first install after training & didn't want to do anything other than 100% by the book. Not that I blame him! He did a great job, very tidy.