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by Energy
Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: Inverter and battery in the bedroom
Replies: 2
Views: 4522

Inverter and battery in the bedroom

An inverter and battery( lithium) has been installed in a habitable space (bedroom) is that compliant? I see its not recommended which is clear but anywhere In the standards stating it can't be ?
by Energy
Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Inspection
Topic: ROI for two COCs
Replies: 1
Views: 2755

ROI for two COCs

Can an ROI include two separate COCs from different electrical workers for the same installation? ( the high risk work was done in two parts) or does it need to be two separate ROIs?
Thanks!
by Energy
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Transportable Installations
Topic: Tiny home 32A app inlet and supply
Replies: 2
Views: 3352

Tiny home 32A app inlet and supply

ASNZS 3001 5.1.2 only details 15A, 16A and 20A for supply lead.
Tiny homes or other transportable structures being 32a app inlet and supply lead is that an issue?
by Energy
Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Protective Devices
Topic: RCD Feeding RCD discrimination
Replies: 5
Views: 5327

RCD Feeding RCD discrimination

Hi,

RCD feeding in RCD - discrimination
Can we have a 30ma RCBO acting as an isolator feeding two other 30ma RCBOS(one for lighting circuit and one for PowerPoint) ?

Cheers
by Energy
Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: 3 phase conductor colours
Replies: 1
Views: 1696

3 phase conductor colours

Hi All,

Do three phase conductors need to be different colours or can they all just be the same ie red ?
doesn't seem to indicate that they cant all just be red in 3000...

Cheers
by Energy
Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: Inverter MCB in Meterbox
Replies: 3
Views: 2543

Re: Inverter MCB in Meterbox

Ok Thanks for the answers, yes it's not the MSB the MSB is located inside. As the meter box is not a switchboard, the inverter will need to be connected to the MSB inside as per 2.3.3.1, there is however a label main switch inverter supply and other 4777 labelling. Also the neutral stud is actually ...
by Energy
Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: Inverter MCB in Meterbox
Replies: 3
Views: 2543

Inverter MCB in Meterbox

Meterbox single phase, has mains going to isolation switch then through the meter then to a 63A MCB then to the MSB. There is a Neutral and earth stud, the earth stud has two cables connected one seems to be a bonding cable for the meterbox and the other the earth for a Grid tied inverter. There is ...
by Energy
Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Distribution, Networks & Metering
Topic: 16mm mains to "short" 10mm
Replies: 2
Views: 4050

16mm mains to "short" 10mm

Existing 16mm Mains supplying single phase 3-4 bed house. 63A Mains switch, assumption of a 63A pole fuse. Additional meter being installed in the msb for consumer. The house supply/mains needs to go through this meter however 16mm is to big for the terminals of the meter. The supplier of the meter ...