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TNB Issues Critical Safety Advisory on Residential EV Charging Risks
English
- Rising Electrical Incidents: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) reports an increase in blown cut-out fuses and electrical overloads caused by incorrect EV charger installations in domestic homes.
- Core Risk Factor: Many incidents occur in single-phase homes (5 kW supply) attempting to use 7 kW chargers without adequate electrical capacity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Installations must adhere to the Electricity Supply Application Handbook (ESAH v3.1) and Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) guidelines.
- Safety Recommendations:
- Homeowners charging at 7 kW should upgrade to a three-phase supply.
- If remaining on single-phase, limit charging current to 3–4 kW (16–20A).
- Install smoke detectors near main fuse boards, especially in homes over 20 years old.
- Professional Assessment: Every home requires an individual evaluation of its current supply, distribution board condition, and household load before EV charger installation.
中文
- 用电安全隐患增加: 国家能源公司 (TNB) 指出,因家用电动车充电器安装不当或超出电力负荷,导致保险丝烧毁和过载的事故呈上升趋势。
- 主要风险点: 许多事故发生在单相电(5 kW)家庭中,在未进行电力扩容的情况下盲目安装 7 kW 充电器。
- 合规性要求: 充电器安装必须严格遵守《电力供应申请手册》(ESAH v3.1) 及能源委员会 (ST) 的电动车充电系统指南。
- 安全建议:
- 若需进行 7 kW 充电,建议升级至三相供电系统。
- 若维持单相供电,应将充电电流限制在 3–4 kW (16–20A)。
- 建议在电表箱附近安装烟雾探测器,特别是屋龄超过 20 年的住宅。
- 专业评估: 在安装充电器前,必须对家庭现有的供电能力、配电盘状况及整体用电负荷进行个体化评估。
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