1.Is the charging gun always live?

As long as the charging pile complies with national standards, the charging gun is not electrified when charging is not in progress. It only becomes live after the charging gun is inserted into the vehicle's charging port and authenticated via operation.

2.What are the protection level requirements for charging piles?

The industry standard for charging facility dust and water resistance requires at least an IP54 rating, meaning charging piles installed outdoors can withstand water spray from any direction without damage. Thus, charging facilities generally won’t experience issues due to water ingress in the rain. The first digit after "IP" represents dust protection, and the second digit represents water protection, with higher numbers indicating better protection levels.

During construction, the ground around the charging facilities is typically hardened, and the base of the charging pile is raised at least 20 cm above the ground to prevent flooding. Additionally, the charging port design is recessed with an insulated sealing ring and drainage. The holes in the charging gun are insulated from each other. In normal conditions, rain doesn’t affect charging, but it is not recommended to operate charging in rainy weather for safety reasons.

3.What leak protection devices are installed in charging piles?

Charging stations that comply with standards have multiple leak protection systems in place. The charging pile itself, along with the secondary distribution box and power supply, are equipped with leakage protection devices. In the event of leakage, the power supply is immediately cut off in the charging pile or power box to stop power delivery. Leakage accidents typically occur during operation and can be very harmful to the human body. The Xingxingxing Charging Pile leakage protection system can promptly cut off the current when a leakage occurs, ensuring the safety of both people and vehicles.

4.Are charging piles lightning-proof?

Charging piles that meet national standards are equipped with lightning protection devices to prevent damage from lightning strikes. However, it is important to remind everyone that charging piles should not be used during thunderstorms, especially in outdoor environments where there are greater safety risks. During charging, the charging cable is in an active state, transmitting a large current, and when it rains, the cable becomes moist and somewhat conductive. If lightning strikes, it could potentially hit a charging pile that is in use. Even though the charging pile is grounded, a lightning strike could produce a large instantaneous current, leading to a risk of electric shock.

5.Recommended home charging pile

The GOPRO 7kw-eHomeAC charging pile offers remote APP smart control and real-time charging status monitoring. It features high strength, high weather resistance, high impact performance, and excellent aging resistance, making it especially suitable for outdoor use with outstanding UV resistance. The charging pile also has an IP65 rating for dust and water protection and provides eight layers of protection, including grounding protection, overcurrent protection, electrostatic protection, leakage protection, and temperature control protection, ensuring that users can use it with confidence and peace of mind.