Pod Point Water Ingress / IP Seal Failure

Water or condensation visible inside the Pod Point charger cover or around the cable entry, possible intermittent faults

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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 mis‑seated enclosure gasket, Cable gland not tightened or incorrectly sized, Cracked housing due to impact or UV degradation, Incorrect mounting orientation allowing water pooling

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Water inside an EV charger is hazardous. Do not use the charger until inspected.

  • Step 1 – Switch off power: Turn OFF the charger at the consumer unit and any local isolator.
  • Step 2 – Do not open while wet (unqualified users): Wait for a qualified electrician to open and inspect the unit.
  • Step 3 – Technician drying and inspection: The electrician should open the enclosure, carefully dry internal components, and look for corrosion, tracking, or damaged seals.
  • Step 4 – Replace seals/glands: Fit new enclosure gaskets and correctly sized IP‑rated cable glands as per Pod Point specifications. Replace any cracked housings.
  • Step 5 – Electrical tests: Perform insulation resistance and RCD tests before re‑energizing. If corrosion is significant, replace the control PCB or other affected parts.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Enclosure Gasket / Cable Gland Set
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