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by Chewbucca428
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: Replacing 10A with 15A socket
Replies: 2
Views: 4786

Replacing 10A with 15A socket

Hi there, my last post just disappeared so i'll summarise. can I replace a 10a double socket with a 15a double socket in a residential property? I've been skimming the standards and struggling to find a ruling on it. can someone please tell me if there is a reference in the standards that speaks abo...
by Chewbucca428
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Electric Vehicles and Charging Systems
Topic: Domestic Single Phase
Replies: 2
Views: 3157

Re: Domestic Single Phase

Just read the standard and looks like the RCD must be installed at the Origin of the final subcircuit.
by Chewbucca428
Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: Electric Vehicles and Charging Systems
Topic: Domestic Single Phase
Replies: 2
Views: 3157

Domestic Single Phase

Hi there, Client want to install a tesla wall charger inside the garage in a location that backs onto the outdoor meter box. The MSB is located inside the garage as well but on a different wall some 8 meters away. There is no room on the MSB to put in a Type B RCCB without upgrading the size of the ...
by Chewbucca428
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: Shipping Container
Replies: 3
Views: 1939

Shipping Container

Hi all, A friend has asked me to wire up a 40ft shipping container with some power. Would this come under 3001 as a transportable structure? Also, in terms of putting in some lights/sockets, any advice on how to fix fixtures/conduit on to the ceiling and wall with minimal disruption to the water tig...
by Chewbucca428
Thu May 06, 2021 7:14 am
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: Mechanical Protection
Replies: 1
Views: 1354

Mechanical Protection

HI guys, doing a bathroom renovation and owner/builder wants to put a light switch on a load bearing wall where the timber supports are. Idea is to notch out a chase in the timber for the cables. This will mean that the cable will be directly beneath the plaster board. What mechanical protection do ...
by Chewbucca428
Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: Protective Devices
Topic: Double pole main switch
Replies: 1
Views: 3211

Double pole main switch

Hi there, as an alternative, is there any rules that says I cant combine two single pole 63amp dinrail main switches and mechanically connect them to make a double pole main switch? It's for a domestic switchboard where the ripple is on one pole and the mains is on the other. Thanks.