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Last post by gregmcc « Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:23 pm
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by gregmcc » Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am » in Announcements

Hi everybody,
Just thought it was time for an update. We have over 160 members which is very good. Thank you for your support!

A few new features...

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Air conditioning units

Last post by localsparx « Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm

by localsparx » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm

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...

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Last post by localsparx
Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:50 pm
Large 1ph appliances

Last post by AlecK « Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:21 am
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by Spannerz » Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:43 pm

Hello.

I've recently taken notice of an appliance supplier who is fitting machines into workplaces by means of modified flex and 3pin plugs. These...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:21 am
Large induction hobs

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:04 pm
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by DougP » Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:42 am

Under 3000:2018, which presumably NZ will eventually cite, sections 2, 3 & 4 of the book has a new paragraph at the beginning.
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Installed in...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:04 pm
UK Downlights

Last post by AlecK « Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 am
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by Nathan » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:22 pm

I have just been browsing Trade Me and noticed a UK company selling downlights on there, im assuming that they wouldnt have a SDoC or a IC/CA...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 am
Old shaver outlet replacement

Last post by AlecK « Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:21 pm
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by JamieP » Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:33 pm
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I've been asked a few times lately about whether I can swap these out for a standard socket outlet which got me thinking, is it acceptable to do so...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:21 pm
Business electrically testing their awnings

Last post by AlecK « Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:48 am
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by downtoearth » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:17 pm
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Hi all,

I've stumbled upon a tricky situation and need some advice. I attended a small business to conduct electrical works and the business in...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:48 am
Is a rocker switch able to installed horizontally?

Last post by gregmcc « Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:58 pm
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by Mazdaman » Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:05 pm
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This has been discussed a long time ago I think however I forgot the answer. Is the PDL647 (40A oven switch) able to be installed horizontally?

I...

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Last post by gregmcc
Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:58 pm
Swim Spa

Last post by AlecK « Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:42 am
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by Nathan » Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:32 pm

Hi I have a domestic customer that has purchased a swim spa.
The spa is split into 2 sections and according to the specs I have seen spa section 1...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:42 am
Spa pool

Last post by AlecK « Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:40 am
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by DougP » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:53 pm

Does 4.8.2.3 apply to a spa pool because it is an appliance producing hot water or steam?

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:40 am
Cooktop Replacement

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:29 am
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by Nathan » Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:42 pm
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I saw a job today involving a cooktop replacement and I was wondering what peoples thoughts are on it as im wondering if it ever complied, the house...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:29 am
Rangehoods and Max Demand

Last post by AlecK « Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:04 am
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by Bilby42 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:31 am
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Probably being a bit pedantic, but I have usually connected range hoods via a socket outlet at least 2.3m high onto a 1mm lighting point, but on...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:04 am
Gas Range Conversion

Last post by AlecK « Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:36 am
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by Bilby42 » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:08 pm
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Retrofitting an existing wall oven and hob with a replacement range that has gas hob (no electric elements) and combined electric oven.
Existing...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:36 am
SDOC for modification of appliance

Last post by AlecK « Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:55 am
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by downtoearth » Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:47 pm

Hi all,

I've been asked to install a DOL START/STOP/O/L with power supply via a lead on a compressor for a client. On completion of this job they're...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:55 am
test and tag dates

Last post by Peter « Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:59 pm
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by Peter » Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:55 pm
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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...

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Last post by Peter
Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:59 pm
Oven install

Last post by DougP « Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:07 am
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by WhyEr » Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:07 pm

Hi guys - so glad there is now a new forum, I had been missing the old one!

Long story short I have a client who purchased a freestanding oven from...

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Last post by DougP
Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:07 am
4.4.2.1 Accessablity of Socket Outlet

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:02 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:47 pm

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First time I've noticed this, does this mean when installing a socket outlet for a permanent appliance (like...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:02 pm
Freestanding Induction Oven/Hobs

Last post by AlecK « Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:04 am
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by DibbyD » Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:02 am

How is everyone installing freestanding induction oven/hobs?

Typical nominal load for these things is 34-40amp,
3000 says they need to be connected...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:04 am
Bench top deep fryer repair

Last post by freykarts « Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:16 pm
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by JamieP » Tue May 26, 2020 8:13 pm

I don't deal a lot with appliance repairs and have someone after some repairs for a small Bakbar bench top deep fryer in a commercial kitchen

The...

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Last post by freykarts
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:16 pm
Gas appliance

Last post by JamieP « Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:34 pm
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by Retired14 » Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:16 pm

I need to connect a built-in gas heater and would like to confirm the requirement for a switch adjacent to the heater and that it must switch all...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:34 pm
Oven Switch

Last post by JamieP « Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:22 pm
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by TPower » Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:44 pm

An oven that’s fitted into a kitchen joinery unit, with the plug/socket concealed behind the unit (you have to pull the oven out to un-plug). Does...

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Last post by JamieP
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:22 pm
Garage Door Opener

Last post by JamieP « Sun May 17, 2020 7:55 am
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by greesleeve » Sat May 16, 2020 10:30 pm

I have a customer that wants to install an electric door opener in the garage of one of her properties. Its a two story block of flat type...

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Last post by JamieP
Sun May 17, 2020 7:55 am
Recessed downlights for domestic use

Last post by medistat « Wed May 13, 2020 11:51 am
Replies: 8
by JamieP » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:57 pm
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4.5.2.3.4 (a) Only recessed luminaires of Classes IC-F, IC, CA80 or CA135, which
are compliant with AS/NZS 60598.2.2, including NZ only
Amendment...

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Last post by medistat
Wed May 13, 2020 11:51 am
Permanently Connected

Last post by AlecK « Mon May 04, 2020 10:34 am
Replies: 5
by JamieP » Fri May 01, 2020 3:22 pm
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I understand direct connection is classified as permanent connected and socket outlet is not but is there a situation when a socket outlet becomes...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon May 04, 2020 10:34 am
4.5.2.3.2 Warning sign for Downlights

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 01, 2020 12:37 pm
Replies: 6
by JamieP » Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:53 pm
Rating: 33.33%

What are people using or doing to comply with this? Any advice on the cheapest way to go about it?

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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 01, 2020 12:37 pm
Lapidary Bench Grinder

Last post by JamieP « Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:02 pm
Replies: 5
by JamieP » Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:22 pm
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I've been asked if I can connect single phase lapidary bench grinder for doing greenstone and having not really dealt with much things like this I...

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Last post by JamieP
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:02 pm

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