EXPOSING SHOCKING ELECTRICAL WORK... EV INSTALLS AT THEIR WORST!!

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Join me today as I expose the poor workmanship being carried out by some electricians, is is so important to vet your installers before forking out your money, because as they say...pay cheap... pay twice!!
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@sjdiy8230 Ай бұрын

I have found that the cost of quote is no guide to the quality of install. A bad installer can pad a quote to increase profit, whilst doing a poor job. Only by informing yourself and asking questions about what will be done, do you get an indication of what will be done for the quote. Comparing materials specified in each quote is also necessary.

@itsmyview2024 Ай бұрын

absolutely bang on. price is not always the best indicator

@paulhetherington6022 Ай бұрын

I have to agree. My expensive German kitchen installed by an expensive fitter is now looking cheap a year later.

@BritishEngineer Ай бұрын

Wrong placement of punctuation. I would not like to see the installs.

@makgyver411 Ай бұрын

Sie niew stuff is shisse@@paulhetherington6022

@elliotn3967 12 күн бұрын

Completely agree.

@iCry_88 26 күн бұрын

I'm no EV specialist, nor engineer, but in all instances of data cabling and running power/data in server rooms cat5 (which I assume is the same cat5 you reference) is never to be run alongside power. We run time and data sensitive datacentres and not a simple EV charger, but the principle I think is the same. If I am wrong and the cable is not network cat5, shoot me!

@raikyoto2778 25 күн бұрын

depends on the Cat5 being protected from EMI by using shielding and usually you would put it 5cm apart. Also depends on the standards of the power cables and earth grounding.

@Alex-xs6ht 22 күн бұрын

I also believe most of these chargers just use the “data” cable for a rs485 connection anyway (using one of the twisted pairs).

@TJ34644 Ай бұрын

The issue with this current environment is everyone is trying to charge a fortune using cost of living as the excuse. So an expensive quote doesn’t necessarily mean that you will end up with a decent installation, neither does check a trade reviews- I’ve seen some terrible work from businesses with good reviews.

@karlhayes1077 23 күн бұрын

I had the same charger ( ohme home pro ) installed recently by Octopus. I was surprised to say the least when the van turned up and a young girl ( very earky 20's) got out. She stood about 5'2 ! she was lovely and did an absolutely brilliant job of installation . Explained everything to me. I paid £975 inc installation cost.

@sotaelectrical 23 күн бұрын

No one can compete with octopus on cost

@funnycatvideos5490 Ай бұрын

Honestly how long Will all those plastic components last in In a sunny environment? Also with the wire It's like running an extension cord along your house , should have buried it in PVC. No matter what a person charges there has to be a better way to install this unit.

@stesjmgtr8222 Ай бұрын

The steel in a modern consumer unit is simply not thick enough for eddy currents to be an issue

@tonywebb9909 Ай бұрын

Good job. Eddies of course with a metal box on AC. So the prewired flex is to be terminated into an exturnal double pole isolator as the charger is classed as fixed equipment being over 3Kw hence the lenth.. This is just like an AC unit, oven, shower, induction hob.... We have to do this in the EU anyways.

@matthewjohnson3408 Ай бұрын

Good ol’ eddy current making an appearance!!

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Yep he’s there!!

@barnabybot Ай бұрын

Ah yes, eddy currents increasing the temperature of the metal by 1 degree. 😂

@mart1711 11 күн бұрын

@@barnabybotoh the millions of old buildings lost to fire because of these Eddie currents we didn’t know about..,,,Oh there’s none.

@brianiswrong 8 күн бұрын

We had the same charger fitted FOA on the motorbility scheme. I assumed the junction box so clos to the charger was ,so in the future the " old outdated " charger could be changed, while the cable run from the consumer unit (the meat of the job) can be left alone?

@johndoe-cv4we Ай бұрын

Good Job!! If the holster holder didnt cover up the old Rolec holes then seeing that you collected brick dust when drilling new hold in a dust pan then you got put some silicone in the old exposed holes and then apply the collected brick dust to stick to the clear siliocne👍

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I do 👍👍

@DonaldChamp 15 күн бұрын

The price people pay isn't always reflected on the work people do. Electricians, other trades and most people within any sort of work will know what they can charge for something without someone being thrown off or calling it a rip off. What you will then find is, is that you could get 5-6 quotes, all of them within £50 of each other in some cases and you'll have someone who can do the same work, with just as good a finish, if not better, for a much lower price. And the reason for this is because they're happy to charge a fair price, for fair work and aren't out there to rip peoples eyes out and maximise on profit. Higher prices dont equal better work.

@martprice7726 17 күн бұрын

Yes, but what was wrong with it? Why was it not working? Everything you mentioned? There’s nothing to do with it not working

@TheWillowens 14 күн бұрын

I agree with you on everything in this video except one thing. I wouldnt use an SWA gland because it counts as an exposed conductive part. Because the PEN protection is now built into the charger itself you can still have an issue if the neutral is lost through to Earth despite the case of the charger being class 2. I use compression glands, tightened, with the armourings earthed at supply side but insulated within the charger.

@sotaelectrical 14 күн бұрын

That’s fair enough, thank you for commenting and watching my video 👍👍

@averycoolpersonwhoisntasec946 Ай бұрын

I love the Henley block covering up the polarity sticker and the missing seals, the last guy must’ve been a quality spark, the ip breaches show it! At least u could pull the fuse guilt free 😜🤣😭

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Pull the fuse? I don’t know what you mean 🤣

@petermartin4675 Ай бұрын

Can you use an E V ultra cable outside if you don't have internet to connect your E V charger. Do you need c t monitoring.

@ashleybignell2366 Ай бұрын

The added bonus of all that scrap. Nice install

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@declang565 11 күн бұрын

Great video, but tell me when you do your live testing do you test at the charger plug through the EV adapter? when doing a loop test on No trip will it allow you to test without tripping the internal RCD. Thanks

@FirstLast-rh9jw Ай бұрын

You can just as easily get expensive muppets as cheap muppets. It's a mystery how to determine quality tradesmen. Price is definitely not the criteria.

@connordines667 Ай бұрын

Absolutely shocking! Great work on the new charger though! I do occasionally install EV chargers don’t know how people are doing 2-3 day I easily spend most of day on some

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah 2/3 installs in a day has shortcuts written all over them. I’m a one a day and do a small job after kinda guy, take the time and do a good job 👍👍

@aficio698 9 күн бұрын

I do not agree the cheapest quote means a poor install. It’s not uncommon for d highest price gives a similar standard.

@walters2023 Ай бұрын

Hi from Sydney Australian. Love your work, doing well. Keep it up mate.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you mate!! 👍👍👍

@davideyres955 Ай бұрын

Nice to see some good quality install unlike the last one. Love your work ethic and unlike some channels you didn’t say it was a dodgy DIYer doing it. 😂

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you mate 👍👍

@Tom-nx9ou 29 күн бұрын

I haven't heard the price for this job? How much did you charge without a charger? Thanks

@steveharrod6911 15 күн бұрын

getting to be a bit of a concern where EV charging points are appearing on houses where there is no parking and cables are being trailed across pavements etc. surely the electrician doing the job should be advising on these matters

@jamiedowner7972 Ай бұрын

Another top video mate, the best out there 🔥🔥🔥

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Jamie the legend!!!

@bulbelgium Ай бұрын

thanks for sharing have a great weekend

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

You too!!

@user-me3by4in9o 29 күн бұрын

Where’s the torque driver for connecting the consumer unit

@djtaylorutube Ай бұрын

What this tells me is that the industry is unable to regulate itself. I've had crap work done but Part P self certify means it just be ok right?

@Ramblingpete 13 күн бұрын

It does make me laugh if it’s cheap it’s no good rubbish some workers are just not greedy and give a fair price but are hard to find especially if they’re young there out for the kill

@chas3997 Ай бұрын

If we use a joint box of class 2 construction it’s also important to glad it correctly so the terminated ends can’t move. 👍

@chas3997 Ай бұрын

I’ve seen at least one installer on an ohmie using unsecured wagos in inappropriate box to join it ! 🥶😬 Not a clue !!

@josephjones1093 24 күн бұрын

The problem with saying go cheap and get burnt really doesnt work in the real world, because plenty of people go expensive and still get burned but its even worse cos it cost a fortune!

@simona4294 3 күн бұрын

I had a pretty simple install and the cheapest quote I got was £500. Took him under 2 hours to do. I just feel that’s a bit overpriced for something I could have done myself

@sotaelectrical 3 күн бұрын

You never got an EV charger supplied and installed for 500

@simona4294 3 күн бұрын

@@sotaelectrical Installation only. The ohme was £300 on ebay

@ianchristie7153 Ай бұрын

Looks good, but, why not bury the cable again close to the house wall? I'm not a fan of cables clipped to the outside of houses.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Because of cost

@PeterChapman-rg6gr Ай бұрын

If you are going to bury the cable then it has to be done properly and at depth not just an inch or two below the surface.

@ms.electrical Ай бұрын

What makita drill you getting through? I have the dh243 and its been used and abused for years , core drill holes chase out with it n it still going strong … frost / cold over winters killed a few batts tho

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

I’ve burnt out 2 of the DHR242Z drills

@ianlove3 Ай бұрын

Great job.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍👍

@paulj342009 Ай бұрын

Great install mate! I need that angled drill bit I have this problem all the time 😂

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

You don’t even see it coming until it’s too late 🤣

@MostlyPennyCat 20 күн бұрын

4:45 Why did you install a second Consumer Unit? The other one didn't look full.

@BLOCKsignallingUK Ай бұрын

Like your CAT5 solution.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@adamseddon1555 8 күн бұрын

is the purpose of the swa being in a stuffing gland not to provide separation between the PME system that the swa will be earthed on and the TT system that the EV charger will be earthed on?

@adamseddon1555 8 күн бұрын

just watched further on hahaha

@sotaelectrical 7 күн бұрын

🤣🤣

@dr_jaymz 27 күн бұрын

Cost is no indication of quality. I've seen jobs like that which are nowhere near the cheapest. Prices are gouged by stating exactly the same, "we charge more because we do a better job with higher quality" is a typical line everybody uses. Charging points are far too expensive to install, out of the question for the average household which is another reason why EVs sales are stagnant. Someone will come along with a much better way.

@dr_jaymz 27 күн бұрын

Thinking outside the box. One attribute to the costs are that only a qualified sparky can make all connections, on this video there are many connections to make, options for cables, the quality of the various junction boxes - all opportunities to scrimp or screw it up. If Elon came along he'd suggest that you come up with a smart way to measure the job up, then custom manufacture the whole thing in a factory with quality control and testing into hermetically sealed blocks to include everything right back to the meter connection. The install can then be largely carried out by a nonce pulling the cable through and screwing it to the wall with only the final connection requiring someone sprinkled with pixie dust. I can only find 33 issues to solve with this approach. It just needs a kickstarter to raise 10 million in investment and then I can do a runner with that (like they all do).

@davidabbs4459 19 күн бұрын

What is a sensible quote on this job, I’ve had 1 quote and it’s a lot higher than expected!

@sotaelectrical 19 күн бұрын

What was the figure you were given and I will let you know if it’s high or not

@davidabbs4459 19 күн бұрын

@@sotaelectrical 2900

@davidabbs4459 19 күн бұрын

@@sotaelectrical 2900

@davidabbs4459 18 күн бұрын

@@sotaelectrical quote was 2900 my comment seems to keep being removed though

@davidabbs4459 18 күн бұрын

If you fancy some work in London also feel free to quote me for an install.

@johnbiggs9561 22 күн бұрын

Unfortunately the price you pay has no bearing on the quality of the install. Cheap does not necessarily mean bad and expensive does not necessarily mean good. Go with a spark or company with great word of mouth reputation, and great "Trustpilot" etc feedback,, and of course ask them to itemise the details of the install. Then you have a chance of getting a decent job.

@sotaelectrical 21 күн бұрын

Yeah sometimes this is the case and I agree with your thinking process with choosing a contractor 👍👍

@mojotavy3532 Ай бұрын

Great video but stop the horrendous "music" background. Totally unnecessary, particularly the thumping bass, which drowns out the voice audio.

@TheThomasdahl 5 күн бұрын

Nice job.. not in Love with the visible cable running along the front door sill. Could the charger not be on the other side of the front door?

@sotaelectrical 4 күн бұрын

Thank you, that’s just where they wanted it 👍

@user-ej8tt6lr2k 12 күн бұрын

Eddy's current bun lol

@walseee Ай бұрын

Glad to see Eddie making a appearance 😂

@sammysparkieelectrical6540 Ай бұрын

Hey mate, can you recommend a charger with solar integration, mid range and easy install/set up?

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Hi mate the Simpson and partners of the zappi 👍

@bodasafur6078 26 күн бұрын

Not to pick bones 😂 but i do ev installs , firstly you could do a neater job inside your fuseboard install its all abit meh and secondly the ohme charger connects to the bracket with three screws not one, the top one is in purely so the bracket does not fall out , im sure you put the others in when you found them in the screw packs in the box. Apart from that it was an ok install .

@antyteistapolskix3275 25 күн бұрын

Well said😊 as electrician I do neat job in fuse box as well

@scorchio70 18 күн бұрын

Love it, here he is slamming others when he could have done a better job himself....Hypocrite!

@bramcoteelectrical1088 Ай бұрын

Great install buddy and quality work from you. Unfortunately alot if poor install work and 😢its becoming difficult to get a decebt price for our skills and workmanship. Being a plasterer looks more interesting 🤔 😂 at this moment

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you mate, appreciate your comments, yes I agree, personally I feel we are a very under valued trade for all the knowledge and skill we require

@bramcoteelectrical1088 Ай бұрын

@sotaelectrical 100% buddy I agree with you and sorry to sound abit negative:( I think the best way is focused in niche electrical sectors and winning government tenders. Feel the domestic market now was a good cash business for us sparkies but the process of administration and the prices of parts to say comply with a fusebaord change is making it difficult. Used to do a fuseboard change for 550 and get the parts for 150 so make a very good profit. Now issue is you need say a 14 way board and has to be surge and tails 25mm and rcbo or God forbid arc fault then you talking £1000 fuseboard change and people rarely say yes to that kind of quote. Industrial is good but again alot are tied up with big electrical players. Honestly think needs to be more regulated and more training and old skool apprenticeship again

@TheKnightstar13 Ай бұрын

Do these home's have PME fault detection, and load limiting?

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Yes the charger does

@Heathen.Deity. 29 күн бұрын

I’ve barely started training, but even I would be utterly embarrassed to put my name to this original work.

@FirstLast-rh9jw Ай бұрын

I much preferred the buried cable. More wall-warts and visible cables strapped to the front of the house. No thank you!

@sotaelectrical 29 күн бұрын

It wasn’t buried to any acceptable depth

@pj2123 28 күн бұрын

@@sotaelectrical so bury it deeper! as you implied you aren't the cheapest.

@Ramblingpete 13 күн бұрын

Yes the cheapest quote is not the best one and nore is the dearest one just saying some are greedy and some were not

@VinoVeritas_ Ай бұрын

How much did the customer pay previously? £100?

@grayhalf1854 Ай бұрын

The issue with getting someone in to do trades work is that however much you pay you're never immune from getting ripped off. At least if you end up with a shit job you can console yourself that at least you didn't pay top whack for it. (Am I cynical, probably. But that's from paying over the odds for crap work in the past. I tend to do most things myself nowadays - wouldn't take on an EVC though, I'm not daft).

@judebrown4103 Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I think the next time I employ someone not only will I get quotes but I'll also get independent references with pictures and video ideally! In fact I think I'll make sure I get someone with a KZfaq channel so I can see them at work first😂

@sipols55 Ай бұрын

Eddie on the roll again…

@gregtaylor2797 23 күн бұрын

Health and safety is very good here 😂😂😂

@stevenrobson434 5 күн бұрын

Main switch???

@Alex-xs6ht 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely shocking! What tuna melts did this job originally! 😂

@NomadicTom 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely^

@KevinSmith-ph6jv Ай бұрын

Lovely job 👍 Not a fan of the pre flex chargers too! More shit you’ve got to mount to the wall 😢

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@amxr1589 Ай бұрын

hey do you think you can link all the tools you use in the description ?

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

If I get time il do that for you 👍

@amxr1589 Ай бұрын

Thanks sir

@MostlyPennyCat 20 күн бұрын

4:24 OK, what was wrong with it?

@Suedenim1999 Ай бұрын

Worth noting that cutting the moulded plug on washing machines, fridges etc will also invalidate the warranty. Checked this with major manufacturers.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Great info to share!!

@barnabybot Ай бұрын

If installed by a legally competent electrician, it doesnt invalidate the warranty.

@Romeworld95 Ай бұрын

Depends on the manufacturer. For example, Velux windows allow their moulded fly leads to be cut without invalidating the warranty of the electric windows

@TheRCBiker Ай бұрын

@@barnabybot”legally competent”? 🤔

@mikeselectricstuff Ай бұрын

It is not legal for them to deny warranty coverage for things like that which are not the cause of a fault

@Mr.1.i 20 күн бұрын

I saw you slagging of the work that was done by a an unqualified diy fitted on a sunday homeowner you vetted about important it is to use certified fitters ,we didnt see you digging a 1.30 meter deep trench across the yard to bury the armoured 13amp flex

@sotaelectrical 20 күн бұрын

What 13A flex and what yard are you going on about??

@buckshee 25 күн бұрын

Another splendid install. The EV trade is much like the PV trade, choc full of cowboys.

@sotaelectrical 25 күн бұрын

Thank you

@martinburgess2322 Ай бұрын

Apsolute Quality Sir 👌👊👊⚡⚡⚡⚡

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Thank you sir 👍👍👍

@ef7480 Ай бұрын

Great job. Go easy with the edits though😀

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

On thanks mate

@SteveN-pw4dj Ай бұрын

Even if you go for the cheapest quote isn't it supposed to be of a minimum standard at least ... Or does this poor instal actually comply?

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

It does not comply. The trouble is, no one is inspecting these installs

@MostlyPennyCat 20 күн бұрын

OK, but how do you choose the right firm? Because 'choose the most expensive' is no guarantee, is it?

@jacktissington Ай бұрын

Don't use the whiska box as they are too big. Get an ip adaptable box from the merchants. Just drill 2 25mm stuffers on the bottom and bobs your auntie

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Ok il try that next time 👍

@TheGorillahands Ай бұрын

I thought Rolec had pen protection built in, why TT the system 🤔

@funnycatvideos5490 Ай бұрын

Easy money

@SME_Ste Ай бұрын

Artisans been there with the swa in stuffing glands😢😢 Seriously though Adam, what else would you expect from a Rolec Approved install?😢

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Nothing good from what I have seen so far on all the Rolex jobs I have come across unfortunately

@SME_Ste Ай бұрын

@@sotaelectrical ha ha, i bet people wished they were to Rolex quality

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

@@SME_Ste 🤣 bloody auto correct

@NaydenSpirdonov 27 күн бұрын

This new charger is more hassle than it should be 😂

@granvillebloor6569 Ай бұрын

Could u put omee on a 32a plug

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

I’m afraid not

@granvillebloor6569 Ай бұрын

@@sotaelectrical sow why do cars come with a 13amp charger with it and another charge lead

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

@@granvillebloor6569 so you can trickle charge your car

@jasonbowe9767 Ай бұрын

Eddy must of fitted the DB

@lewishumphries2893 Ай бұрын

Wonder what Ze they were getting on that shoddy TT

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Nothing good I imagine

@jacktissington Ай бұрын

Probably tested it from the van lol

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

@@jacktissington most probably!!

@jacktissington Ай бұрын

That's ruff af

@1A9lis Ай бұрын

It doesn’t matter what come along the cowboys are always out in force , spent a large part of my time rectifying such work but thankfully I’m long retired . What I will say it has little to do with pride in their work , it’s more a case of total inability in the first place . And don’t get me started on the likes of the NIC , who do little to prevent this happening in the first place . I certainly don’t blame the customers , who have no idea what is involved in electrical work and why should they . It’s going to be down to the industry itself to become more proactive , to do a bit more naming and shaming of these parasites that blight the trade and put lives at risk in the process . Sorry but I get a bit P off when people get fleeced , and a good guy has to be brought in to pick up the pieces . Yes you can argue it’s all work , but it should be done right in the first place . Regards an old misery guts 😂

@patterdalezipsuzilil Ай бұрын

But also if sparkys were not rip off merchants people would not have to go cheap😂

@alfonso704 Ай бұрын

Customer buys 100k EV can’t pay a couple hundred bucks for a legit circuit installation 🤦‍♂️ Or the unlucky ppl who have the breaker box so far away form garage 🤷‍♂️ 😅

@blower1 Ай бұрын

Well to put it more like reality.......customer gets an EV on company lease/HP paying £350-£450 a month, doesn't want to pay £1000-£1500 up front for expensive charger install.

@mainlineelectronics5266 Ай бұрын

It's a Bus bar, not a Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz bar

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Yeah I know I literally wrote it that way in the video

@bp9854 Ай бұрын

looked good from my house when i left it haha

@LouisClark-zw3qk Ай бұрын

Must of had a mate called eddy

@davidtomlinson9639 Ай бұрын

WTF... name and shame the city and guilds am2 electrician who obviously did a EV charge installation course and is #ROLEC certified, so future and current customers can seek legal advice

@user-js1bs4ph3n Ай бұрын

Cutting the cable does not void the warranty I spoke to my Ohme rep, it’s only if you don’t ferrule the cable ends. They also put in a recent newsletter not to use screw terminals for the JB.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Ok interesting! I have heard mixed reports on this now

@Tom-nx9ou 29 күн бұрын

What you will use if not screw terminals?

@flashbarstud9934 26 күн бұрын

Go Milwaukee, you won't be disappointed

@sotaelectrical 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the advice 👍👍

@jagmarc Ай бұрын

EV owners are a Goldmine for screwing twice over.

@Romeworld95 Ай бұрын

You should use the white/grey nails for the Spit. Theyre a cleaner finish as its meant to sheer off the white leaving just a flush nail. As opposed to the orange ones

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Ok il give them a go 👍

@CAR_SOLUTIONS Ай бұрын

Ahahaha I don’t know how customers are happy to pay at the end when the job looks “complete” like that common sense is what the general public lack.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Yes agreed 👍👍

@smiffysmiffy123 Ай бұрын

I price to do the job properly & rarely win ev jobs. More profit in a fuse board change.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

It’s a tough market I admit!! It will all come round full circle though

@darylsavage119 Ай бұрын

See nobody twigged on yet that somebody has stuck a bonding clamp around the DNO lead sheathing. Bang tidy that 😂

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

You’re the first to spot that! 🤣

@darylsavage119 Ай бұрын

@sotaelectrical I do alot of testing, I can spot stuff like that a mile off

@Mircea007 Ай бұрын

Both clamps look like they were added by an electrician and not the DNO. To be safe check with the DNO if they supply the earthing for that property. How was your Ze?

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

@@Mircea007 ZE was around .28 off the top of my head

@richardwilliamson3624 Ай бұрын

There was a period of time when DNO’s used BS951 ‘bonding’ clamps on their own cables. SSE certainly did.

@thomtrucker1925 Ай бұрын

These videos generate me smile always. UK is somewhere in shorly after war time with electric distribution on end customers. One of last countries where is not 3 face in every property, flat etc. These chargers delivery such a small power to charge electric vehicles. With 3 face is completly different story.

@M9dq76 Ай бұрын

Well what and how do you suggest doing about it then and are you happy to pay for it? Sure - if we knew now what we didn't know then we would have done this differently. I'm sure there are things we are doing now which in 50 years time will seem insane. I'm sure I install stuff which I think are future proofed in my house which in 10 years are made irrelevant. The facts are simple in most cases. Only a single phase was brought in underground to each property from the street. to change that for umpteen millions properties now would be horrendously expensive. ...and it's spelt 3 phase.

@kaasmeester5903 21 күн бұрын

On the other hand, UK homes have been getting 100A hookups for years, haven’t they? The standard here in NL is either 1x 35A (older homes) or 3x25A, and if you want anything heavier (you might with a heat pump and EV charger), your fixed fee jumps from €200 a year to €800.

@richard_in_rayleigh Ай бұрын

Excellent video. We need you in every corner of the country and people wouldn't get cowboys. Wish you lived my way. Notice you're not using the dust collector any more. Did the pan get jealous. 😅 Have a great weekend.

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

Hi Richard, thank you for your comments, very kind and appreciated!! The dust collector is no longer in use because the drill has died 🙁

@darrenfreeman6205 Ай бұрын

Those tails look great, in their own hole , 😂 Eddie may pay a visit lol ummmm

@thetruth6693 Ай бұрын

As if you have to use a JB. I know it's not your fault but it's a shite design

@sotaelectrical Ай бұрын

It is a shite design, you can’t get into the charger

@mondotv4216 Ай бұрын

@@sotaelectricalI'm not an electrician but I hate any design that requires an additional connection. It's one more point of potential failure. Good job though. I'm always fascinated by how the UK mandates armoured cable over conduit. An the US wants everything metal and earthed rather than PVC.