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“BY INSTALLING LOADBALANCING INTO A DOMESTIC INSTALLATION, YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE MAIN FUSE TRIPPING.” Future-proofing When working with a customer to plan an EV charging network, you should look ahead to the future, especially with larger public/commercial installations. With EV adoption only set to increase, so will the number of EV chargers required for commercial and public parking spaces. Make sure that any load-balancing solution can handle additional EV charging units to meet current, as well as future needs. The CTEK NANOGRID CGC, for example, can load-balance up to 500 charge points. Skill up With new requirements for charging infrastructure, there also comes a need for increased training and education. The joint government/industry campaign Go Ultra Low is leading the way in this respect, providing a well presented, central source of information on electric vehicles and charging requirements, for consumers and installers alike. With more electric cars hitting the roads, the need to keep up-to-date with the latest charging technology will inevitably also increase.
THE PERFECT COMBO? LINIAN offers an ideal solution for EV charging installations with not one, but two innovative product ranges that can make the installer’s job easier: Earth Rod Pro: for rapid earth rod installation, SuperClips: for a neat and tidy fixing for conduit and cable. What is the Earth Rod Pro? It’s a patent-pending solution that has two components. By attaching the driver at one end, and the sacrificial tip bit to the other, the Earth Rod Pro effectively turns an earth rod into one long drill bit which can rapidly bore through hard top layers and underground rock to achieve a secure earth rod connection. Why use one? When installing an EV charger, an earth rod can be the most efficient way to comply with Section 722 OF BS7671, 722.411.4.1 (ii). However, it can be a laborious process. This simple and effective solution saves the installer time and energy as it can be installed in under two minutes! What are SuperClips? These are single-component 18th Edition compliant cable fixings designed for conduit, armoured and grouped cables. To install, just drill a 10mm hole, slide the clip over the cable and push (or tap with a soft hammer) into the wall. It's that simple!
The future of sustainable transport lies with rechargeable vehicles, and we expect charging infrastructure to be at the forefront of development to support the government’s drive to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles. Electricians and installers have a huge part to play in this exciting next step! GET MORE DETAILS ABOUT CTEK'S RANGE OF CHARGING SOLUTIONS AT: WWW.RDR.LINK/EZ047
What are the benefits of SuperClips? Installation of SWA cable must comply with BS7671, but a neat and tidy aesthetic is also essential as it’s clipped directly to the customer’s exterior walls and garages. SuperClips are available in a range of sizes and colours to match the conduit or SWA cable for a barely visible finish – ideal for EV installs. CHECK OUT THE NEW LINIAN PRODUCT CATALOGUE AT: WWW.RDR.LINK/EZ048
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