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Does an existing hot water cylinder need its PCU upgraded to an isolation switch if the cylinder is being replaced due to a leak?
I would class this...

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I've got a question about the Earthing requirements for an off grid stand alone system feeding an M.E.N SwitchBoard.

4509.1 - 4.5.3 says Where...

For those that have not seen on other groups. I have been developing and manufacturing some products for electricians.

The cable stick is being...

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I've got a Solar DC String to test which has a Voc of 880VDC - Its my first Solar string over 600VDC and Im not sure my Insulation resistance...

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Just wondering what kind of devices are being used for the additional protection needed in an inverter installation greater than 30kva....

Great article in Electrolink Alec.

While I hadn't noticed the ramifications of the dates that you outlined (as it doesn't affect me directly), I had...

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Do plug in appliances (toaster, jug etc) that are in a campervan when it is hired, have to be tagged and tested?

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I have a question about how Vector would think of the TUDS without breach Joint Solution in a private site.

TUDS (Total Underground...

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When does a Noisy contactor need replacing?

Is there a point where it becomes a safety issue?

On a Schneider RCBO is a yellow label above the bottom left terminal which states When Line connected to bottom side with a warning triangle.

The...

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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May I please ask what you guys are using to lock-out circuits that use the rotary type circuit-breakers.
The type that I'm asking about are...

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Just finished a 2 week inspectors block course. I have booked my exam for a week and a half away, so study study. Does anyone have any tips...

Thanks for another year of meaning full discussions, enjoy the break if you are having one -cheers Peter

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does anyone know anyone that repairs old appliances in particular an old Sunbeam Mixmaster? I have been asked by a customer & would very...

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My usual electrician hasn't done any solar installs.

I'm after someone to do the install and or electrical connection. Long story short I have...

Business Update - May 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment has just launched consultation on a series of proposed updates to...

I’ve got 11 single phase air conditioning units that are running on a proving cct back to a cooling tower, this is the same for each floor which is...

Just putting the feelers out, I have been approved by the board to be a competency course provider (CCP), wanting some feedback for the demand for...

Just curious what temperatures people use for this? Do you use the lowest ever recorded for a region? Or the average lowest temp etc?

Also where is...

Hi all, I have a brand new appa 150b 1000A clamp meter that I'm selling. See trade me add. Surplus to requirements and way too much meter for what I...

Thank you very much to the The NZ Electrical Inspectors Association for the Mains Check and Test Sheets made freely available here: .

This is the...

So I may have already said but I'm making my way into the industrial world from a domestic background. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any...

The Draft revisions of the following Standards are now open for public comment

1 Closing 19 June: AS/NZS 3002 : 202x Installations: Shows &...

JonnoM
Nov 14 2017 23:25

This topic has been covered a few times but I still couldn\'t get a definitive answer. Sorry for the novel but there is no...