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by Peter
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: Damp Situations
Topic: exhaust fan in shower
Replies: 9
Views: 7287

Re: exhaust fan in shower

Thanks for answers , much appreciated .
by Peter
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Damp Situations
Topic: exhaust fan in shower
Replies: 9
Views: 7287

Re: exhaust fan in shower

Thanks . So 6.2.1 note 2 means an ipx4 fan can be used in any zone . Above 2.25 Meters is not any zone so a ipx34 voltex wall fan will be ok .
by Peter
Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: Damp Situations
Topic: exhaust fan in shower
Replies: 9
Views: 7287

Re: exhaust fan in shower

Thanks . How do I ascertain the the correct rated fan .
Any good ones people have used ?
by Peter
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Damp Situations
Topic: exhaust fan in shower
Replies: 9
Views: 7287

exhaust fan in shower

a fan in shower cubicle . above 2.25 m Fig 6-11 OK in NZ ? Is this commonly done ?
by Peter
Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Appliances
Topic: squirrel cage induction motor 50 hz 60 hz
Replies: 2
Views: 3185

squirrel cage induction motor 50 hz 60 hz

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 . But ..... ?
by Peter
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: Earthing and Bonding
Topic: Steel bench top.
Replies: 14
Views: 9100

Re: Steel bench top.

Thanks . So if i decided to connect to the MEC at any point along the MEC conductor it would be compliant ?
by Peter
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Earthing and Bonding
Topic: Steel bench top.
Replies: 14
Views: 9100

Re: Steel bench top.

Dare i ask a stupid question . If i decide to earth a stainless sink can I earth to the earth peg , or does it have to go back to the board ?
by Peter
Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: nz plug
Replies: 1
Views: 2972

nz plug

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 complying with AS/NZS 3112 for products intended to be connected to the majority of domestic socket-outlets; however there are other recognised plug standards f...
by Peter
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic/General Electrical Discussions
Topic: Additional qualifications
Replies: 1
Views: 2722

Re: Additional qualifications

Yes if the employer uses the extra qualifications.
by Peter
Fri May 07, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: Sap 7 or Gap 7 as the bedding materials for Underground unenclosed cables
Replies: 8
Views: 3972

Re: Sap 7 or Gap 7 as the bedding materials for Underground unenclosed cables

gap 7 is no where near sand , I would not consider it . Bits of freshly created 7mm long very sharp shards of stone !
by Peter
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
Topic: Are crimp links fittings
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: Are crimp links fittings

Of course a poor crimp join in a wall is the same as a poor junction box join in a wall . And that picture would have been just as dangerous in an accessible location .You may shoot me down on this , but it is not the junction box location that is the problem here , it is the terminations .
by Peter
Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: Business electrically testing their awnings
Replies: 4
Views: 4216

Re: Business electrically testing their awnings

'inherent risk to the undertaker." ....... well said probably not much risk to the " undertaker " ( the undertaker may burry someone here ) maybe more risk to the end user ?
by Peter
Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: Adding battery to solar.
Replies: 2
Views: 3191

Re: Adding battery to solar.

Manufacturer's instructions will be your guide to this . Also 47771 5033 and 3000
by Peter
Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: test and tag dates
Replies: 2
Views: 1957

Re: test and tag dates

Thanks AlecK for your help
by Peter
Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: test and tag dates
Replies: 2
Views: 1957

test and tag dates

test and tag I work for a company that imports electrical equipment . Obviously everything we sell needs an SDOC . As a mater of course when we receive new equipment I test it for functionality . I also perform tests to ASNZ 3760 . I have the Megger printer set to the days date and also a retest dat...
by Peter
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: buried cable
Replies: 1
Views: 2417

buried cable

At what voltage dose the standard come into pay . Ie can you buried a cable at say 24 volts at a depth less than the requirements as/nzs 3000.
by Peter
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Earthing and Bonding
Topic: 5.4.6.3 - Where must this connection be made?
Replies: 8
Views: 4898

Re: 5.4.6.3 - Where must this connection be made?

So an steel RSJ beam within a wooden framed building needs to be earthed ?
by Peter
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Generators and Solar
Topic: PEW and Solar
Replies: 2
Views: 2180

Re: PEW and Solar

extra-low voltage means any voltage normally not exceeding 50 volts AC or 120 volts ripple-free DC.
So under 120 volts DC ?
by Peter
Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Welcome to the NZ's Electrical Forum
Topic: Welcome to the group
Replies: 10
Views: 7827

Re: Welcome to the group

Interisting , first MA said they were abandoning the old forum because of spam . Now they are saying the old forum had poor advice . And facebook will make sure advice is better because it will no longer be anonymous .
by Peter
Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Welcome to the NZ's Electrical Forum
Topic: Importing old forums
Replies: 10
Views: 9896

Re: Importing old forums

thanks for setting this up . I see spell checking is working on lap top .
by Peter
Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: Welcome to the NZ's Electrical Forum
Topic: Importing old forums
Replies: 10
Views: 9896

Re: Importing old forums

Hi all , by turning off aprovals are we going to get spam , or is thing cut off at the pass by registration .
How do i get spell chevk to work ?