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Docus@lemmy.world 10 months agoIt’s more than 30p / kwh.
A 32 amp fuse allows around 7.5kw, not 3kw
House plugs in the UK typically have a 13 amp fuse, not 16 amp.
It’s not a safety issue. The wiring to the socket should support 32 amp, with a safety margin on top.
snacks@feddit.uk 10 months ago
half awake sorry! my mistake.
as long as the wiring is recently checked its ok but many UK properties are not safe at all for this sort of load.
PupBiru@kbin.social 10 months ago
that’s literally what the fuses and breakers are for
snacks@feddit.uk 10 months ago
In theory yes. If you’ve ever stayed in a bed and breakfast on the Isle of Wight for example, you wouldn’t trust those fuses as far you can throw them and absolutely don’t want a £20k lithium battery car plugged into what is essentially world war 2 wiring. Your breaker will just expire and leave the rest to burn away
PupBiru@kbin.social 10 months ago
world war 2 wiring kinda isn’t the issue… if the wires can handle 5a they should have a 5a breaker… the only problem with old wiring is the insulation could be done for and then it’s an issue of arcing which will cause a fire whether there’s something plugged into the socket or not!
electrical fires and safety here is not an issue unless the house isn’t up to code… so either they’re using it as a poor excuse, or they’re admitting that their house is unsafe under any circumstances
… or, possibly just as likely considering they’re concerned about “30hr” of charging: they’re just ignorant