Can Your EV Charger Start a Fire? Dangers And Safe Installation | Mike Holmes Podcast

Описание: There are a lot of EVs on the road today. According to an estimate, more than half the cars sold in Canada will be electric by 2030. Recently Mike has been hearing a lot of stories about people not properly installing charging stations in their homes. It's important to understand the different types of EV charging stations available, what's required to install one at home, and electrical safety tips to avoid a potential fire hazard.

In this podcast episode, Mike Holmes is joined by James Fraser, General Manager at The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) as they talk about everything you need to know about EV charging stations and installing one at home SAFELY.

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00:00 Introduction
5:25 Risk of Not Getting a Permit And Using Uncertified Products
11:24 Dangers of Wrong Electrical Installation
14:17 Danger of Overloading Your Electrical Panel
22:04 Risk of EV Charger Not Installed Correctly
28:18 Does Trickle Charge Help Extend Battery Life
34:25 Importance of Hiring Licensed Electrical Contractors and Getting An Inspection