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Technical Guides
Practical information on generators, industrial connectors, cable applications and the way we manufacture and test our cable assemblies. Explore the guides below and follow the related reading in each article.
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Adjustable Portable EV Chargers: One Charger for Home and Away
Explore an adjustable 32A portable Type 2 EV charger for home and travel, with Smart Life app control, current settings and supply checks.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEConstruction Site Power Leads
Specify construction-site power leads for tools, cabins and equipment, with connector checks and links to HSE electrical safety guidance.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEV Charging Adapter Applications
Understand vehicle charging, Type 2 auxiliary power converters and EVSE test adapters, including compatibility and product selection checks.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEV Charging CP and PP Explained: Control Pilot and Proximity Pilot
Understand Type 2 EV charging CP and PP signals, connection states, cable current coding and what these mean for adapters, converters and test equipment.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEvent & Stage Power Cables
Plan event cable orders: connector identification, route lengths, distribution requirements and useful checks for stage and temporary power.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEGenerator and Hookup leads
Generator and hookup lead information for choosing a suitable connection.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEIndustrial Plug Standards Explained
A guide to industrial connector standards and the differences between connection types.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEMotorhome & Caravan Hookup Leads
Choose a caravan or motorhome hookup lead: campsite requirements, cable specifications, safe handling and related adapter guides.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDENeutral–Earth Bonding Plugs
Floating generators, neutral–earth bonding and the limits of a universal bonding plug.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEPower Cable Use Cases & Applications | Industrial & Trade Guide UK
Explore power cable applications for sites, events, workshops and leisure use.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEQuality at MotorCables
Our approach to cable quality, testing and traceability.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEUK Power Cable Manufacturing
How we approach specialist cable assembly and manufacturing in the UK.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEWorkshop & Garage Power Leads
Prepare a workshop cable specification with equipment ratings, connector details, practical route lengths and inspection guidance.
Read guideEVSE & TYPE 2 CONNECTIONS
Further technical reading
Our EVSE test adapter and Type 2 product pages contain additional explanations of CP activation, PP signalling and product-specific compatibility.
