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by gregmcc » Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am » in Announcements

Hi everybody,
Just thought it was time for an update. We have over 160 members which is very good. Thank you for your support!

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PDL56 series hazard?

Last post by Magnus Forteman « Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:31 am
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by Magnus Forteman » Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:38 pm
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Hello everyone, a bit of an odd one here:
Long story short, I've been tagging this guy's gear for a while. He rings me up saying one of his staff...

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Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:31 am
Single Phase Welders, let's get to the bottom of this

Last post by MikeNZ « Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:36 pm
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by MikeNZ » Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:31 pm
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Hi Guys,
As an Electrician, I do testing and tagging in a few places, because I can, it is pretty soul-destroying but it pays the bills.
Now, every...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:36 pm
4.3 connection of electrical equipment

Last post by AlecK « Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:15 am
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by DougP » Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:11 pm

There's a few examples in 4.3
But nothing that resembles installation wiring to an isolator, then more fixed/flexible wiring to a motor for example....

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:15 am
60 Hertz Welding Generator

Last post by AlecK « Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:06 pm
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by JamesM » Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:26 am

There is a scenario where a 60 Hertz welding generator is being used and the mechanics want to power hand tools off it (mostly grinders). Is this...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:06 pm
FRUUGO electrical fittings

Last post by AlecK « Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:15 am
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by LEB » Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:23 am

Hi there, has anyone ever come across homeowners importing appliances ie, lights , ceilings fans from the online website Fruugo?
I've done some...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:15 am
Nuisance tripping by choice

Last post by AlecK « Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:42 am
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by JamieP » Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:40 pm
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I have a client who wants a large oven installed at a commercial premises but the distribution board they want to connect to does not have the...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:42 am
Motor Isolation Switch

Last post by MikeNZ « Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:52 pm
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by TPower » Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:39 pm
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I’m just trying to make sense of clause 4.13.1.2 in 3000, where it’s talking about the isolation switch being capable of interrupting the locked...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:52 pm
Heated Towel Rail Timer

Last post by gregmcc « Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:27 am
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by Bilby42 » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:18 pm

Installing a heated towel rail in a bathroom upgrade. I would normally classify these as a room heater as stated in section 4.9 NZS3000 and supply it...

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Last post by gregmcc
Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:27 am
Test Tagging Improbable Mission?

Last post by AlecK « Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:13 pm
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by Satobsat » Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:47 pm

I have been requested by a campsite manager to test and tag a gas water heater, a hard wired gas dryer and two hard wired electric dryers. As far as...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:13 pm
Motor - Low insulation resistance

Last post by MikeNZ « Tue May 31, 2022 11:58 pm
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by JamieP » Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:42 pm
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Asked to connect a motor. This was a used motor so I checked the winding resistances, insulation resistance between windings and IR from windings to...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Tue May 31, 2022 11:58 pm
squirrel cage induction motor 50 hz 60 hz

Last post by MikeNZ « Mon May 30, 2022 8:59 pm
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by Peter » Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:51 am
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Hi is there a difference between a 50 hz and a 60 hz motor can either be run on either frequency? I assume Ok as effectively that is what a VSD dose...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Mon May 30, 2022 8:59 pm
IEC14 to three pin socket lead

Last post by Bilby42 « Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:27 am
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by Bilby42 » Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:56 pm

Just after a reality check here;

I'm installing a power distribution unit for an IT installation. The power distribution unit has eight remotely...

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Last post by Bilby42
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:27 am
220V and 380V electrical equipment

Last post by pluto « Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:33 am
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by JamieP » Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:23 am

I've come across a number of items of equipment lately that is rated for 220V single phase and 380V three phase

Although close, am I correct in...

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Last post by pluto
Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:33 am
nz plug

Last post by AlecK « Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:49 am
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by Peter » Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:46 pm
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selling a item in NZ with a European plug , ,,, the work safe site says it must have a NZ plug .. but also says this ......

(Note: Normally...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:49 am
Old Sunbeam mixmaster repair

Last post by eTeam « Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:09 pm

by eTeam » Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:09 pm

Hey fellas,
does anyone know anyone that repairs old appliances in particular an old Sunbeam Mixmaster? I have been asked by a customer & would very...

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Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:09 pm
Used appliances - how to cover yourself?

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:51 am
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by JamieP » Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:53 pm
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In regards to used appliances, when a customer asks for a 2nd hand or similar appliance to be installed, what must or can we do to ensure the...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:51 am
Motor Overload - 4.13.2

Last post by JamieP « Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:24 am
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by JamieP » Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:35 pm

Each electric motor having a rating exceeding 370 W shall be provided with
control equipment incorporating means of protection against overload of...

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Last post by JamieP
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:24 am
Repair manual to replace ceramic element, F&P oven

Last post by Mazdaman « Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:32 pm
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by Mazdaman » Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:13 am

I have a new element to fit to a F&P ceramic cooktop oven, About 2004 model, Saffron, model number FPRA6102MEWS, 87612 MEM108288.

Does anyone have...

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Last post by Mazdaman
Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:32 pm
Mirror light

Last post by Nathan « Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:50 pm
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by Nathan » Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:53 am

Hi, I'm just wondering if I'm right in assuming that this would be classed as a light and should have a SDoC?

Thanks
Nathan

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Last post by Nathan
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:50 pm
Scope of Testing as applicable to personal items

Last post by AlecK « Mon May 31, 2021 8:43 am
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by Jeffery » Sun May 30, 2021 3:48 pm

AS/NZS 3760 gives the intervals for the Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment in Residential type areas.
i) Does the scope of this standard...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon May 31, 2021 8:43 am
Resale of used light fittings

Last post by AlecK « Wed May 12, 2021 10:24 am
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by ZL2AJ » Mon May 10, 2021 9:08 pm

From one of my course attendies - looking for guidance on the resale of used light fittings

Further to our discussion last Saturday.
I would like to...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed May 12, 2021 10:24 am
Air conditioning units

Last post by localsparx « Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm

by localsparx » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm

I’ve got 11 single phase air conditioning units that are running on a proving cct back to a cooling tower, this is the same for each floor which is...

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Last post by localsparx
Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm
Large 1ph appliances

Last post by AlecK « Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:21 am
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by Spannerz » Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:43 pm

Hello.

I've recently taken notice of an appliance supplier who is fitting machines into workplaces by means of modified flex and 3pin plugs. These...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:21 am
Large induction hobs

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:04 pm
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by DougP » Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:42 am

Under 3000:2018, which presumably NZ will eventually cite, sections 2, 3 & 4 of the book has a new paragraph at the beginning.
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Installed in...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:04 pm
UK Downlights

Last post by AlecK « Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 am
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by Nathan » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:22 pm

I have just been browsing Trade Me and noticed a UK company selling downlights on there, im assuming that they wouldnt have a SDoC or a IC/CA...

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Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 am

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