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A kitchen company is wanting us to install a regular single switched socket outlet on a lighting circuit, within a cupboard approx 1700 affh (for connection to their LED strip transformer) We install unswitched sockets (surface sockets) all the time for luminaires, But these are 'not readily accessi...

Did a CoV for a client today, the installation passed (has been dead for greater than 6mo) New owner, trying to get power back on for a reno, has gone with trustpower (auckland), trustpower has requested the CoV. There were seals around the meterboard main switch (service line to the meterboard main...

Thanks for the replies - it's quite a long run so will check again with the wholesaler to try find 2C NS 6mm

What type of cabling do you use for overhead submains? Residential property, owner wants an overhead connection from the main dwelling to separate garage for a sub-board, single phase. (owner can't be convinced to go underground) (3000) 3.12.1 says polymeric insulated or neutral screened - cant find...

INFO: Lines (2 single core overhead - single phase) come from the street to a pole on private property (lot 1) There are a set of fuses on top of the pole, feeding a service line to another property (lot 2) We (electricians) have run our new 2C service line from our new temp builders supply on lot1,...

Hi All - I'm wanting to buy a dead circuit cable tracer (wand with separate transmitter woolooloo type)
The transnet ones i'm used to are no longer for sale,

Wondering if anyone has recommendations?

How is everyone installing freestanding induction oven/hobs? Typical nominal load for these things is 34-40amp, 3000 says they need to be connected via an installation coupler as freestanding, but 40a socket/plugs are huge and expensive. Anyone figured out a good solution? Also wondering if it’s pos...

Having a debate with a coworker:

He says the MEC has to be continuous throughout its length ie, has to be fully replaced if it is cut; cant be jointed/repaired

I say thats an old electricians wives tale, MEC joints are fine

Can anyone clarify?

Thanks AlecK, appreciate it. looks like even larger is fine, 300mm diameter or less: Schedule 1 exempts the following from a building consent: 1. Building work in connection with the making of a penetration not exceeding 300 millimetres in diameter to enable the passage of pipes, cables, ducts, wire...

Anyone had experience putting thru-wall extractors through blockwork/insulclad? Client not keen for window-mounted extraction option. easy enough in terms of wiring and core-drilling, question is more in regard to building/structural effects and wall water-tightness bathrooms are on ground floor of ...