Is your fuse box suitable for a charging station?
NEN1010 standard
To ensure the safety of our installers, we only work with fuse boxes that comply with the NEN1010 standard. This is a low voltage standard for installations. Your fuse box complies with this standard if:
- you can switch off your fuse box with 1 button;
- your fuse box has a circuit breaker.
You can switch off the fuse box with 1 button
Your fuse box has a main switch, which you use to switch off the fuse box. You'll find this main switch at the bottom right or left in your fuse box.
Your fuse box has circuit breakers
The second condition is the circuit breaker. A circuit breaker switches off in case of a current leak in your fuse box. That way, the circuits no longer get power to prevent a fire hazard. According to the NEN1010 standard, 1 circuit breaker is allowed to have up to 4 circuits. Do you have 12 circuits in your fuse box, for example? You'll have 3 circuit breakers.
Do you have a 1-phase or 3-phase connector?
You have a 1-phase connector if it says '220V' or '230V' on the box. With this connector, you have a maximum charging capacity of 5kW. Do you see '3x230/400V' on your fuse box? You have a 3-phase connector. This means that you have a charging capacity of 11kW.
Do you need help?
Not sure whether your fuse box is suitable for a charging station? Our experts are happy to help you. Send us a photo of your fuse box so we can check it for you. That way, you can be sure that everything is ready for your new charging station.
