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Pod Point installed today - they were excellent!
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Hmmm.... That's not good. And not my experience with them at all. What did they say when you told them about the problems?
They responded to my initial email then went radio silence... no help at all. They're probably fine if nothing goes wrong, but like many companies have no procedure for anything out of the ordinary. It was 3 years ago.. I still warn people to watch the installer like a hawk if they intend to use them.
They're somewhat renowned for not installing the earth spike and using the wrong RCD. They claim their charger doesn't need them.. but it leaves you with the cost of a full install if you ever want to change to a different brand.
They're somewhat renowned for not installing the earth spike and using the wrong RCD. They claim their charger doesn't need them.. but it leaves you with the cost of a full install if you ever want to change to a different brand.
Hi no my house is a large build from 1886 converted into two semis . The meter is indoor at the back door but I park at the front door so prob a good 15 meters of distance away . Only just thinking about the charger after the event of having ordered the car. But would like something that isn’t going to lead to a hell of a lot of visable leads running all round the house....
MrBadger
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Sounds like a non standard install.
If it was me, I would work out what you would be happy to have to get a supply from A to B then get a independent sparkie in to discuss doing the work instead of a one size fits all install that many OLEV suppliers would do. You lose the OLEV, but hopefully get the job you want.
PS don't tell sparkie you are getting a Tesla...
If it was me, I would work out what you would be happy to have to get a supply from A to B then get a independent sparkie in to discuss doing the work instead of a one size fits all install that many OLEV suppliers would do. You lose the OLEV, but hopefully get the job you want.
PS don't tell sparkie you are getting a Tesla...
You can do this and still get the OLEV grant. When we had our new garage built 4 years ago we put all the cables in as part of the build, and the sparky that did the garage connected the EV feed to the consumer unit, and terminated it at the other end ready for the charger. I then had the Rolec installer come and install the charger. It was no problem at all.
So if you’ve got anything like a non-standard installation, simply get your own electrician to do that work, and leave the tails ready for the OLEV man to connect to.
Just in case it is of use to anyone I ordered a Pod Point over a week ago, and after sending through photos immediately after I have heard nothing. I called this morning and after a while waiting for the call to be answered managed to book an appointment for Monday. I expect they are inundated with Model 3 expectees, but if you need it installed it's well worth chasing.
MrBadger
Badger out
Building regs certificate may come direct from LA - iirc this happened with my solar but other electrical work I have had done, my sparky self certified under the competent person scheme. Alas he has subsequently deregistered from NICEIC so I cannot use him.
Probably worth checking with Podpoint what you expect to receive and from whom
Probably worth checking with Podpoint what you expect to receive and from whom
Same issue. I ordered the 7KW non tethered box which creeps around the side of the house (out of sight). Instead of a big black cable nailed to the front walls, i use a 10M portable charge cable instead. Can be a pain retrieving if it’s pissing down, but house frontage is unaffected...Job done.
I have had Pod Point come and complete my install now and have to say that (IMO as a non electrician) they seemed to do a very good job for a standard install.
The chap turned up on time, looked around a bit for earths on water and gas, the latter i did not have so he installed as part of the job (which I haven't been charged for although probably should have been). Ran the cable from the meter to the PP. Electric was off for 15 minutes while he connected to the meter. He took me through the operation and left me with a pamphlet. Having looked in the meter box he has installed a new 'mini' consumer unit especially for the PP. Seems tidy and has all the yellow stickers I'd expect to see on such a thing. WRT to documentation I was told something would come in a couple of weeks from their main office (haven't chased yet)
Now I just need to wait for a M3 to test it with
The chap turned up on time, looked around a bit for earths on water and gas, the latter i did not have so he installed as part of the job (which I haven't been charged for although probably should have been). Ran the cable from the meter to the PP. Electric was off for 15 minutes while he connected to the meter. He took me through the operation and left me with a pamphlet. Having looked in the meter box he has installed a new 'mini' consumer unit especially for the PP. Seems tidy and has all the yellow stickers I'd expect to see on such a thing. WRT to documentation I was told something would come in a couple of weeks from their main office (haven't chased yet)
Now I just need to wait for a M3 to test it with
I have pod point, and they were excellent too, went out their way to get it all sorted, well the fitter.
Though I wonder if charge master is not a better option now days as they have far more public charge points, and do not know if you get a better deal if you have one of their home chargers.
Though I wonder if charge master is not a better option now days as they have far more public charge points, and do not know if you get a better deal if you have one of their home chargers.
Supercharger (not so relevant I know) and UMC work fine, PodPoint so far seems to be working if I keep the amps down. Have contacted PodPoint.
This was happening for a while, was not pleased! I can deal with a 15 amp charge over this...
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