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Provision of a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water and hose directed water) It’s a common question we are often asked and so, here in this Chargebase article, we’ll cover this EV issue and give our view on this matter. ClipperCreek HCS-40P, 240V, 32A, EV Charging Station, with 14-50 Plug, 25 ft Cable, Safety Certified, Made in America

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I am very interested in eco-friendly lifestyles: from recycling to solar panels, and from heat pumps to – you guessed it – green cars! So it’s been great seeing EVs (and to a lesser extent, hydrogen cars) grow in popularity. Read more. Categories For others, however, whose garage either didn’t permit charging or for where there is no garage space, need to use outdoor charging solutions. The problem of rain and charging emerges and is genuinely concerning. We are so well trained to keep all things electrical far away and separate from water, that the idea of plugging something in while it’s raining out is enough to give us anxiety. From this, we can see that the charging station and the connector — the two parts that sit outdoors constantly exposed to the rain — are very well protected from the rain as they are. Most OEMs advise that so long as the charging connector is always left hanging down, then water cannot and will not get into the connector and thus by extension won’t get into the charging port or the interior of the vehicle. An EV pavement cable protector is essential if you drive an electric car and don’t have off-street parking.

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It’s illegal to trail a wire across a public pathway. According to the Highways Act 1980: “A person who for any purpose places any rope, wire or other apparatus across a highway in such a manner as to be likely to cause danger to persons using the highway is, unless he proves that he had taken all necessary means to give adequate warning of the danger, guilty of an offence and liable to a fine.” Other solutions are to make use of wall-mounted “holster” covers that give your home charging point more of a gas station feel. T hese are made of hard plastic and can be mounted on the wall next to your charging station. It’s a simple solution that ensures the connector is stored at a good angle, and that it receives additional protection from the elements.

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On-street parking can be a challenge for EV drivers, but there are lots of things you can do to overcome this. Learn how to charge your EV if you don’t have a driveway or garage.The Edion Protect cable protector and the Edion trip hazard warning sign offer a solution to the safety issues of electric car charging cables trailing across pavements, paths, drives and garages. Position the cable protector on a smooth, flat surface. Avoid positioning it where puddles tend to form. Since many connectors are criticized for being made of very cheap plastics, the addition of such protection should be a welcome addition. Do you really need it, though? That’s the question. The simple answer is no. You don’t really need it because as long as you store the connector as recommended by the manufacturer of the charging station, you shouldn’t encounter any problems.