13A Charging Cable too thick...

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BeingGinger
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Post by BeingGinger »

Just tried to use a Polar Chargemaster point (now owned by BP), but the 13A cable I bought from VW is too fat to allow the flap to shut over the 3 pin socket... so I couldn't get a charge. Anyone else found this issue?

monkeyhanger
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Post by monkeyhanger »

So you're using a 13A granny charger at a public charging point rather than the type 2 lead the car could've come with?

Why would you do that? You'll get faster charging speeds with the type 2 leads.
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Post by Deleted User 192 »

Was this at a public charger or home?

Did you use the fat cable that has a Type 2 plug on either end?

This guide should help: https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/v ... ing-guide/
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