Reasons To Keep Your EV Charge Point Safe
A faulty or not fully functional EV charge point can be massive disruption to a household on so many fronts. Being able to charge your vehicle at home and its availability on a daily basis is essential. If for any number of reasons this isn’t possible due to problems with the charge points electrics, we are here to help you overcome this.
First and foremost, electrical safety is paramount so the carrying out of annual safety inspections that help identify such issues as internal wear and tear which if not addressed immediately can eventually lead to more serious things such as damaged internal components, loose wires, damaged cables, or possibly even heat damage will give you peace of mind.
By preventing these issues with proper maintenance and the replacement of any damaged components you will be keeping your charge point safe to use, reliable, and running efficiently, and in doing so not disrupting the household.
Sadly, vandalism can also be a concern for EV charging locations. Enhance security can be achieved with lockable metal enclosures, for wall mounted chargers, plus surveillance cameras and good lighting to deter vandalism which we also offer. The regular maintenance of these security features can also be as important as maintaining the charge points themselves.
What Does An EV Charge Point Health Check Entail?
As with any electrical installation EV charge point circuits are required to be tested in accordance with BS7671. The recommendation is that Inspection and Testing takes place every 12 months. Below is an Eight Point Health Check guideline showing what exactly is covered as part of our Inspection and Testing Health Check.
- Visual inspection of charge point and tethered leads, where applicable.
- RCD test button Operation.
- Isolate the power to the charge point and remove the cover.
- Carry out electrical testing of the socket outlet or tethered lead.
- Operational check of the charge points display window where applicable.
- Charger physically cleaned.
- Check all cable terminations and inspect for any heat damage.
- Check the connectivity between the internet and the charger to confirm it is able to receive firmware updates.
Firmware updates are vital to ensure your EV charge points are compatible with all new EV vehicles allowing them to efficiently and be secure from cyber threats. They will also fix performance related issues, improve reliability, provide advanced functionality and help extend the lifespan of the charge points and in doing so ensure a safe and seamless home charging experience.
Ensure Your Families Safety Get Your Charge Point Health Checked…
Call us on 01143 627 123 or choose either the Commercial or Domestic contact form below and we’ll get the ball rolling for you.