Installation of a domestic charging device at a detached house
PlugIt carries out high-quality installations of EV domestic chargers with professional skill.
EV charging with a permanently fixed charging device is safe, easy and fast. Before installation of the device, a charging method survey is carried out on the property, to clarify the suitability of the property's electricity network to vehicle charging.
After the charging method survey has been carried out, a domestic charging device can be installed that has been recommended by a professional in the field. The domestic EV charging device to be installed in a permanent place is always selected case by case, so that it is suitable for the property in question and for the customer's needs. The choice of charging device depends e.g. on the location of the device, its suitability to the existing electrical resources of the property, and the vehicle to be charged (single- or 3-phase charging).
Installation of the charging device
PlugIt EV charging devices are installed by professionals. Our installation service includes the required measurements and inspections (charging method survey) and installation fitments. The installation work takes several hours, and also includes advis the customer on the correct way to charge their vehicle. See what is included in an installation.
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Inspection of the property's charging resources
Before installing a charging device it is necessary to have the electrical resources of the property checked by a professional electrician.
To ensure safe EV charging at home, PlugIt Finland has developed its charging method survey servce, which ensures that the car charging place fulfills the appropriate requirements and specifications. It is recommended that a maximum current of 8A is taken in charging a car from a regular domestic socket.
The main fuses have an influence on car charging
The most common main fuse capacity in detached houses in Finland is 3 x 25A. However, the entire 25A current cannot be used solely for EV charging, as there are also other electric loads on the same main fuse. These other electric loads (e.g. heating, domestic appliances) affect how much electricity can be used in the charging of a car. In general a domestic EV charging device can output as much as 13-16A of current during the charging of a car.
The right place for the charging device
When installing a charging device, we firstly select its placing together with the customer, taking into consideration the position of the charging socket on the car, and also the cabling.
Cabling from the electricity supply to the deviice
It takes several hours to install a domestic charging device, depending on the place. The charging device requires its own cabling direct from the main- or subsupply centre, which takes more time. In general the cable is drawn as a surface-mounted installation from the electricity supply centre to the charging device.
A domestic charging device forms its own circuit, which is safe because the other electric cables are thus not encumbered.
Connecting and programming the device
The device is connected and programmed to the correct current capacities that are available at the property. The current capacity input to the vehicle is also observed in the installation.
Testing the functioning of the device
Next we text the functioning of the device, and its suitability for the vehicle. The charging device can now be taken into use.
Charging is safe, easy and fast
When the charging device has been installed, the customer receives practical instructions in the care, cleaning and use of the device, as well as the documents concerning the device and its installation.
A fixed charging device is always safe for the user, for the vehicle and for the property.
Charging with a domestic charger is also easy and fast.
Installation alternatives
All domestic charging devices in the PlugIt range are wall-mounted, i.e. they can easily be installed on the wall of a house, car port or garage. The PlugIt specialist always selects the best place for installation of the EV charging device together with the customer. The charger is installed in the most practical place for easy charging accessibility.
EV charging with a temporary charging deviceElectric vehicles are generally equipped with a temporary charging device, which can be used to charge the car from a regular domestic electrical socket. As the name indicates, the device is only intended for temporary EV charging use, and even then a professional should be called in to make sure that the socket can be safely used for this purpose. Regular domestic sockets are designed for domestic appliances and small hand power tools, and not for the kind of usage required for continuous EV charging.It is recommended that a maximum current of 8A should be taken from the domestic electrical socket for car charging. This is why charging with a temporary charging device is slower: fully charging a 100% electric vehicle can take up to 12 hours. Overloading a regular socket brings about overheating and fire risks. The weight of a temporary charging device also causes great mechanical strain on the socket. |
Call PlugIt with your questions about EV charging on +358 (0)207 350 330 (phone charges 0.088 €/min).
The EV charging device is selected individually case by case, according to the customer's needs, and to suit the property in question.
When choosing an EV charging device that is to be installed in a permanent location, make sure it is of a type that can be fixed in place, and is approved by the car manufacturer. An approved charging device is safe for the car, for the user and for the property.
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Remember to include the EV charging device installation work in your tax return.
