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Installation
What happens on install day, cable routing, standards and compliance.
A compliant install is a dedicated, protected circuit, tested and certified — most jobs take half a day.
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EV charging safety at home (AS/NZS 3000, RCD/RCBO, dedicated circuits)
The safety standards and protection devices behind a compliant home EV charger installation in Australia, explained in plain terms.
What this topic covers
Site assessment
We check switchboard capacity, cable route and parking position, usually from photos.
Standards and compliance
Work follows AS/NZS 3000, including Section 7.9, and is tested and certified.
Cable routing and finish
Runs are kept short and concealed wherever practical.
Commissioning
The charger is energised, tested, updated and scheduled to your tariff before we leave.
Key facts
- EV chargers require their own dedicated circuit.
- RCD protection is mandatory on every installation.
- Typical installs take three to five hours, longer with a board upgrade.
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