Hager’s Technical Training Manager, Paul Chaffers, discusses RCD Types and applications for electric vehicle charging installations whilst considering the requirements of BS 7671:2018+A3:2024. RCD terminology RCD has become a generic term used for many devices that protect against earth faults. With most devices available with different operating characteristics, it is essential that the correct choice ...

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In this article the team at Kewtech provide best practice advice and guidance on complying with the standards that cover EV charging installations, while offering tips on the right type of equipment to carry out testing and inspection. British Standard 7671:2018: Amendment 2: 2022, commonly known as the IET Wiring Regulations, is the accepted safety ...

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The demand for electric vehicles isn’t slowing down any time soon, so how do we ensure we have the infrastructure to keep up? In this article the team at City & Guilds take a look at the growing importance of EV charging qualifications. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a significant surge in the uptake of ...

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Viktors Nikolajevs, CTEK Skillbase Manager, takes a closer look at EV load balancing and identifies which applications require a more dynamic approach. There is growing awareness of the importance and benefits of load balancing in EV charging installations, but less so about the advantages of dynamic load balancing over static. Installers designing an EV charging ...

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