Can you identify my socket? (UK)

[Midlifecrisis]

Looking at charging now I have an order in place. At one end of my house is a blue 3 point socket that previous owners used to plug in a caravan. I understand they come in 16 and 32 amp. I am guessing this is 16 looking at the cover - does anyone know for certain if I am correct?
Thanks

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[Scandinavian]

Looking at charging now I have an order in place. At one end of my house is a blue 3 point socket that previous owners used to plug in a caravan. I understand they come in 16 and 32 amp. I am guessing this is 16 looking at the cover - does anyone know for certain if I am correct?
Thanks

Yes That is a 16 amp socket . Should work just fine with any EVSE with a suitable plug and lead. Will give you some 3.5 kW

 

[Midlifecrisis]

Yes That is a 16 amp socket . Should work just fine with any EVSE with a suitable plug and lead. Will give you some 3.5 kW

Thanks

 

[W1NGE]

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If you can get this upgraded to 32A to get twice the throughput for home charging (7.4kW) on your existing single phase supply - home charging will be so much better / optimised for overnight 35% - 85% charging during off peak hours.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

If you can get this upgraded to 32A to get twice the throughput for home charging (7.4kW) on your existing single phase supply - home charging will be so much better / optimised for overnight 35% - 85% charging during off peak hours.

I think it comes off the ring main rather than an extra fuse, so I doubt it is possible to upgrade. I may be wrong but would probably need an electrician to tell me

EDIT - it looks like you shouldn’t take a 16A socket off the ring main so maybe it is a separate circuit that can be upgraded. I will investigate further

 

[W1NGE]

I think it comes off the ring main rather than an extra fuse, so I doubt it is possible to upgrade. I may be wrong but would probably need an electrician to tell me

EDIT - it looks like you shouldn’t take a 16A socket off the ring main so maybe it is a separate circuit that can be upgraded. I will investigate further

Get a sparky - should be possible - even if it means adding a mini-supply board off your existing if no spare slot. The benefit significantly outweighs the minor pain in getting there.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

I have investigated. It comes off the ring main - I don’t think it should do this, but it does. It is therefore a 16amp socket protected by a 32amp fuse. Best not to use it for anything I think. Will need to start again with a proper dedicated wire and circuit off the fuse box. Oh well.

 

[W1NGE]

I have investigated. It comes off the ring main - I don’t think it should do this, but it does. It is therefore a 16amp socket protected by a 32amp fuse. Best not to use it for anything I think. Will need to start again with a proper dedicated wire and circuit off the fuse box. Oh well.

Yep - best to get a proper job / checked out.

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