This includes types of overcurrent, Short Circuit and RCD protection
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Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:05 pm
Range Socket Outlet Addition - RCD?
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JamieP »
Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:33 pm
I have a client who has a range (gas top, electric oven) currently connected via a 15A S/O above the bench top.
He wants it moved down, out of sight...
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Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:21 am
Double pole main switch
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Chewbucca428 »
Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:11 pm
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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...
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Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:05 pm
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Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:16 pm
2.6.3.4 Alterations, additions and repairs
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JamieP »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:15 pm
Does this come into play when replacing SERFs on a board to plug in MCBs, no alteration of base
I thought about this a bit and thought no, because...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:34 pm
MCB's as isolators
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Nathan »
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:12 pm
I was recently talking to someone at a trade show regarding having to have a isolator for a hot water cylinder under the current standards.
They had...
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Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:51 am
Looking at a comment in Electrolink
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DougP »
Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:43 pm
May-July
Page 18, third column
Cheap 230V MCBs are often used on three phase installations but some electricians don't realise that they could end...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:56 am
RCD in old switchboard
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ElectricalApprentice »
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:41 pm
Hi,
The boss is sending me to a job which will consist of upgrading to RCD protection in an old black panel switchboard for two power circuits....
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Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:55 am
PDL breakers
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JamesM »
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:23 am
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I came across these old PDL devices that I suspect are MCBs. Can anyone provide any information on them including what range they are from, are they...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:59 am
Type A & Type AC RCDs
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TPower »
Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:49 pm
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If an RCD used in NZ is labelled as being Type AC, however passes a test when tested as Type A does it comply?
8.3.10.2 note 1 If the RCD being...
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Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:58 pm
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Thu May 14, 2020 4:45 pm
RCD protection for added lighting points
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JamieP »
Sun May 10, 2020 2:23 pm
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So most people seem to say that if you add a lighting point it doesn't require RCD protection
2.6.3.4 Exception 2 Extensions to final subcircuits...
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Last post by JamieP
Tue May 12, 2020 3:12 pm
HRC to MCB discrimination
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JamieP »
Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:10 pm
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Anyone have much knowledge or experience with doing discrimination studies?
I want to check the discrimination between an 63A gG HRC with downstream...
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Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:04 am
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Last post by JamieP
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:20 pm
Type S RCD Main Switch
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JamieP »
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:44 pm
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2.6.2.3 Protection against initiation of fire
Although not a mandatory requirement of this Standard, to provide
additional protection against the...
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Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:17 am
Imported: MCB discrimination
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DougP »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:38 am
broadsword
Sep 07 2019 14:11
Can anyone steer me to somewhere other than 3000: 2.5.7.2.3 (a) (iii) with respect to selection of MCBs to provide...
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Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:38 am
Imported: D type MCB Earth fault loop
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DougP »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:34 am
Blownfuse
Oct 15 2019 16:44
I have a 3 phase D type 40A MCB for a submain protection therefore it can have the 5 second rating applied, where...
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Last post by DougP
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:34 am
Imported: Type B RCD
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DougP »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:24 am
north1
Oct 08 2019 20:50
Can any one advise where I can purchase a RCD Type B 20 amp RCD.
Will be used for protection of single phase EV...
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Last post by DougP
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:24 am
Imported: RCD doesn't switch neutral
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DougP »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:24 am
mowgli
Aug 21 2019 16:00
Is it true that an RCD that isn't required by the Standard, isn't required to switch the neutral? I've always assumed...
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Last post by DougP
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:24 am
Main switches at residential property
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tumeke »
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:59 pm
Hi Guys - just a question about main switches and overcurrent protection of mains at a residential property. I have asked some of the guys I work...
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Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:42 pm
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Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:13 am
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Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:57 am
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