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Alternative to MEN in Mining operations - is it a part 1 solution?

Last post by Chaz « Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:14 pm
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by Chaz » Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:54 pm
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Hi Guys,

I have a question WRT alternative supply system to MEN (TNCS), in mining operation we often use the IT earth system. To be specific the...

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Last post by Chaz
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:14 pm
NZS 6116 2.1.2 Isolating Transformers and earth reference

Last post by AlecK « Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:46 pm
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by JamieP » Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:58 am

Electrode circuits for Class A, B and C stunning and stimulating equipment not protected
by barriers shall be supplied from an isolating class...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:46 pm
"Household and similar electrical appliances"

Last post by JamieP « Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 am
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by JamieP » Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:26 pm

If a schedule 4 standard, such as

Electrical animal-stunning equipment - Standard A, or standard B, in conjunction with IEC 60335-2-87 Ed 2.2

If...

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Last post by JamieP
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:29 am
NZS 6116 - Working on class B equipment.

Last post by JamieP « Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:59 pm

by JamieP » Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:59 pm

3.1.1
Except as provided for in 3.1.2 or under the relevant requirements specified in 3.7.4,
no animal or carcass shall be worked on by persons while...

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Last post by JamieP
Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:59 pm
The Act - Section 2 Subsection (3) Point of Supply

Last post by AlecK « Fri Aug 18, 2023 8:02 pm
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by Slovett » Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:06 pm

The Act - Section 2 Subsection (3) Point of Supply

I've got a Question about where a Point of Supply starts in relation to Mains -

The job is...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Aug 18, 2023 8:02 pm
Low Risk Work on Mains Work

Last post by Slovett « Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:13 am
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by Slovett » Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:41 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before -

I've got a question about Low risk work on Mains Work - More specific, Work on Mains.

If a damaged...

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Last post by Slovett
Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:13 am
NZS6116 - Equipotential zones

Last post by JamieP « Sun Aug 06, 2023 11:29 am
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by JamieP » Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:54 pm

Is an equipotential zone required for each appliance?

If two appliances are in the same area such as a stunner followed by an immobiliser can I...

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Last post by JamieP
Sun Aug 06, 2023 11:29 am
NZS6116 - 2.1.2

Last post by AlecK « Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:28 pm
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by JamieP » Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:02 am

I am frequently seeing appliances in this field complying with 3.2.4.1 due to the exception for larger openings are essential for proper functioning...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:28 pm
NZS6116 Periodic Inspections

Last post by AlecK « Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:41 pm
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by JamieP » Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:20 pm

So, I see regulations required these as Safety Checks under the 1993 and 1997 Regulations, R39 and 46 respectively but this was taken off as an item...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:41 pm
High risk - definition of "animal stunning appliances or meat conditioning appliances"

Last post by AlecK « Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:09 am
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by JamieP » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:23 pm
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ESRs are clear that work on an installation’s animal stunning appliances or meat conditioning appliances is high risk and also that such work must...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:09 am
Veterinary Clinic

Last post by AlecK « Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:23 am
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by PeteRig » Wed May 31, 2023 10:55 am
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A veterinary clinic would come under AS/NZS3000 and any other standards?

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:23 am
NZS6116 - Do I need to confirm whole dossier?

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 12, 2023 3:16 pm
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by JamieP » Tue May 09, 2023 7:04 pm

When completing a periodic inspection do I need to confirm everything is present in the dossier? Or as long as items 37 and 38 of table 2 are...

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Fri May 12, 2023 3:16 pm
ESR 59 (3)(b) VS AS/NZS 3000:2007 2.6.3.4

Last post by AlecK « Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:38 am
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by Slovett » Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:44 pm

Hi,

Just a question about ESR 59 (3)(b) in relation to AS/NZS 3000:2007 2.6.3.4.

I've always been under the assumption that if all the of the...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:38 am
NZS6116:2006 Transformer supplying electrodes

Last post by JamieP « Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:17 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:44 pm

I have been supplied with a 230V/550V transformer to supply the electrodes for the neck and nose in a beef box stunner.

The unit complies with...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:17 pm
NZS6116:2006 Black EB Conductors

Last post by JamieP « Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:16 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:52 pm

I have been told by another inspector that all the conductors of the equipotential bonding network need to be black.

I disagree and believe green...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:16 pm
NZS6116:2006 Metal Enclosure in equipotential zone

Last post by JamieP « Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:14 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:06 pm

I have a stainless steel control cabinet located in the equipotential zone for a stunner.

This cabinet has a supply via the installation MEN...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:14 pm
Limits of work for a Distribution line Mechanic (LMD)

Last post by AlecK « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:29 pm
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by Slovett » Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:40 pm

Hi,

I have question about the Limits of Work for a LMD licence within an Installation (ie. House)

Can a LMD licence holder run Mains to an...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:29 pm
3001 : 2022 released, in two parts

Last post by Sparkznz « Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:35 pm
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by DougP » Tue Nov 29, 2022 4:29 pm
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3001:2022 has been released in two parts.
Part 1 for site supplies has been added to the SNZ EWRB online library.
But part 2 for connectable...

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Last post by Sparkznz
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:35 pm
ESR 25 (d) vs AS/NZS3000:2007 7.8.2.1

Last post by AlecK « Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:30 pm
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by Slovett » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:01 pm

Hi all,

Sorry if this is a stupid question - its been a long year and looking forward to some beach time.

This question is in relation to...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:30 pm
Employer held responsible for workers transposition

Last post by MikeNZ « Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:27 pm
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by PeteRig » Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:58 am
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Interesting article in this months ElectroLink regarding the prosecution (77k) of an employer for his worker transposing conductors.
WorkSafe...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:27 pm
DR AS/NZS3017

Last post by AlecK « Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:47 am
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by JamieP » Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:47 am

I've seen a few mentions of this but does anyone know the status and when to expect the new version?

Also very interested in a link to the DR if...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:47 am
ESR59 - Replacement

Last post by AlecK « Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
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by JamieP » Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:37 pm
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Just curious where the line gets drawn for maintained in original condition and not having to use either MIs or comply with current 3000.

For...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:56 pm
Socket Outlets 3000:2007 - 4.4.4.1

Last post by Slovett « Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:25 pm
Replies: 2
by Slovett » Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:01 pm

I have a question about switching 10A socket outlets and whether a 10A socket has to be switched.

3000:2007 4.4.4.1 states Each Socket outlet shall...

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Last post by Slovett
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:25 pm
Certification in large industrial situations

Last post by AlecK « Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:35 am
Replies: 2
by JamieP » Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:07 am

So issuing certification is not a problem but being the responsible person means we also have obligations to provide copies. Most the work is...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:35 am
Type of supply system for CoC

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:59 am
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by JamieP » Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:53 pm

Reg 67 (1)(e) the type of supply system that the installation or part installation is safe
to connect to

Can someone confirm what this actually...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:59 am

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