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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!

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Testing after switchboard upgrade

Last post by ElectricalApprentice « Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:43 pm

by ElectricalApprentice » Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:43 pm

Hey guys,

Sorry for the long intro to the question.

I upgraded a domestic switchboard recently, including adding RCD protection to power and...

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Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:43 pm
Imported: SDOCs and industrial machinery

Last post by AlecK « Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:39 am
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by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:08 am
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mowgli
Oct 15 2018 07:47

Just looking at SDOCs here. Fully aware of appliance safety requirements.

Trying to work out whether an SDOC is required...

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Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:39 am
Competency Course Christchurch/Canterbury

Last post by Sneath « Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:02 am

by Sneath » Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:02 am

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...

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Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:02 am
CoVs

Last post by Slovett « Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:55 pm
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by Slovett » Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:58 pm
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Hi,

Im not sure if this is the right forum for this post?

Anyway, Im just wondering what you guys do when carrying out CoVs for installations that...

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Last post by Slovett
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:55 pm
Loop impedance test results

Last post by Bilby42 « Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:28 pm
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by electricians » Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:49 pm
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I have checked an existing wiring which is tested loop impedance test result was not acceptable (4 connections point , last point was 2.15ohm and the...

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Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:28 pm
Earth continuity testing on long runs

Last post by PeteRig « Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:53 am
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by JamieP » Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:55 pm
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I normally use a trailing lead to test EC with the N or MEN disconnected although on long runs this can become difficult due to route or length, this...

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Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:53 am
Test rig for loop meter

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:14 pm
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by greesleeve » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:02 pm

Anyone set up a test rig for checking accuracy of loop impedance tester?

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Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:14 pm
Cable/Circuit Tracer

Last post by DougP « Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:51 pm
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by DibbyD » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:25 am

Hi All - I'm wanting to buy a dead circuit cable tracer (wand with separate transmitter woolooloo type)
The transnet ones i'm used to are no longer...

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Last post by DougP
Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:51 pm
Consumer Mains Test Sheet and Explanatory Guide

Last post by Mazdaman « Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:36 pm

by Mazdaman » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:36 pm
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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...

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:36 pm
Continuity of the earthing system

Last post by AlecK « Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:43 am
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by DougP » Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:57 am
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Part of the outcome of this test, is to:
ensure that the earthing system has been installed in a manner that will cause circuit protective devices...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:43 am
EFL Protective Device Exceeds 200AMPS

Last post by TPower « Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:49 am
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by TPower » Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:47 pm

If I’m livening mains exceeding 200amps. Where should I obtain EFL values that are acceptable? Table 8.1 in 3000 only goes up to 200amps. I’m...

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Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:49 am
Imported: Earth Fault Loop Impedance Testing - Residential

Last post by DougP « Thu May 14, 2020 11:22 pm

by DougP » Thu May 14, 2020 11:22 pm

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...

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Thu May 14, 2020 11:22 pm
Imported: The Point of Earth Continuity Testing.

Last post by DougP « Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:43 am

by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:43 am

JamesMagnum
Jan 15 2019 21:18

Just a thought I had while testing a new house the other day , when testing - why do we need to know the resistance...

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Last post by DougP
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:43 am
Imported: RCD Tripping.

Last post by DougP « Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:11 am

by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:11 am

SymonS
Oct 04 2018 06:58

After 40 years in this game I thought I could solve most problems, but this one has me beat.

The scenario:
A Motel unit...

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Last post by DougP
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:11 am
Imported: Advice or knowledge on earth testing

Last post by DougP « Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:03 am

by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:03 am

OctaneOutlaw
Oct 20 2018 10:47

Greetings

I\'ve just been reading through section 8 of 3000 and 3017 to further my knowledge of these subjects

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:03 am

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