Ohme Moisture Ingress / IP Seal Failure

Water or condensation visible on or inside the Ohme charger casing; intermittent charging or unexplained trips.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Damaged or improperly sealed enclosure, Cable gland not tightened, Mounting screws overtightened cracking plastic, Installation in direct water spray zone

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Water inside an electrical enclosure is dangerous. Isolate power immediately.

  • 1. Isolate supply: Turn off the charger at the consumer unit/isolator and do not turn it back on.
  • 2. Visual inspection: Look for obvious cracks, gaps around cable entries, or missing gaskets. Do not open the unit yourself unless qualified.
  • 3. Drying: Allow the exterior to dry. Do not attempt to dry the interior with heat sources.
  • 4. Check installation location: Ensure the charger is not directly under a roof edge, gutter leak, or sprinkler that can spray water into vents or joints.
  • 5. Professional repair: A technician should open the unit, assess internal water damage, dry and clean the PCB if salvageable, replace any corroded components, and reseal or replace the enclosure and cable glands as needed.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Charger Enclosure and Cable Gland Seals
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