Electric Vehicle Charging
Did you know that the rules for charging electric vehicles are about to change?
Plug-in electric vehicles are cheap to run and their range is improving. They're becoming more popular in Wairarapa as both fleet vehicles and as private comuter vehicles. The charging leads are usually fitted with a standard 3-pin 10 Amp plug. This enables them to plug into any standard wall socket to charge the vehicle.
There is a downside to using just any socket. Vehicle chargers typically draw 8-10 Amps of current for several hours at a time. All this current generates heat. Socket circuits are designed to cope with heat, however aging components and thermal insulation added later may lead to deterioration in standard circuits. In the best case they simply stop working. In the worst case they cause a fire.
In March 2018 an update to the New Zealand Wiring Rules will be published. It won't become mandatory until 2019 but until then it describes the latest in industry best practice for electricians in New Zealand and Australia. The new rules include clauses specifically aimed at improving the safety of electric vehicle charging sockets.
So if you have an electric vehicle and you'd like to know whether your charging socket will meet the new safety standards then get in touch. I'll come to you and provide a no obligation assessment of your vehicle charging setup.
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
Roger Hall's latest play at Circa Theatre
Roger Hall is back! With his latest comedy, End of Summer Time.
Experience Sir Roger Hall's End of Summer Time, the third instalment of the lovable character Dickie Hart, starring Gavin Rutherford.
Dickie Hart is told by wife Glenda they have to move from Wellington to Auckland. How will Dickie cope with apartment living, meeting new people, Covid lockdown, getting a new driver's licence…and possibly even having to support The Blues?
"Once again, clever Sir Roger Hall strikes comedy gold…End of Summer Time is a great night out. Don’t miss it!”
- Ross Jolly, Director.
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