New Features
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gregmcc »
Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am
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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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Last post by gregmcc
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:23 pm
Air conditioning units
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:48 am
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Last post by gregmcc
Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:58 pm
Swim Spa
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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
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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
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Nathan »
Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:42 pm
Rating: 11.11%
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
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by
Bilby42 »
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:31 am
Rating: 11.11%
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
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Bilby42 »
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:08 pm
Rating: 11.11%
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
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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
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Peter »
Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:55 pm
Rating: 22.22%
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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by
JamieP »
Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:57 pm
Rating: 22.22%
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
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by
JamieP »
Fri May 01, 2020 3:22 pm
Rating: 22.22%
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
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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 01, 2020 12:37 pm
Lapidary Bench Grinder
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by
JamieP »
Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:22 pm
Rating: 11.11%
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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