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Hi everybody,
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COC Test Results

Last post by PeteRig « Sat Aug 17, 2024 1:18 pm
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by PeteRig » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:21 pm
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When an electrician fills in a COC for a builder's temp mains or new house mains and cannot record any 'live test results as the power is not...

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Last post by PeteRig
Sat Aug 17, 2024 1:18 pm
RCD testing - 180V line A to load N

Last post by JamieP « Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:10 pm
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by JamieP » Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:54 pm

When testing RCDs I am pressing the test button.

I confirm 230V on line side A and N

I confirm 0V on load side A and N

I confirm 0V on load side A...

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Last post by JamieP
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:10 pm
Induced Voltage In Domestic Wiring

Last post by AlecK « Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:46 pm
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by TPower » Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:04 am
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I was doing some testing on my switchboard at home, and I’m trying to understand what is going on here..

When I put my volt meter across the line...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:46 pm
Certification of conveyor system

Last post by JamieP « Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:36 pm
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by JamieP » Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:33 am

I have been asked to certify a conveyor system from an OEM manufacturer.

It consists of control panels, motors, sensors etcetc and is for picking...

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Last post by JamieP
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:36 pm
Testing/Verification of your testing instruments

Last post by AlecK « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:33 pm
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by 1Sparky » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:30 pm
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I recall seeing somewhere that had verification procedures for verification of your testing instruments, but I can't remember where that was.... I'm...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:33 pm
Best way to confirm correct circuit connections?

Last post by AlecK « Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:04 pm
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by JamieP » Fri Oct 21, 2022 5:55 pm
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Just curious what methods people use to confirm this

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:04 pm
RCD testing - to test? Or not to test? as per ESR24

Last post by JamieP « Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:53 am
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by JamieP » Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:45 am
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Now, been covered before but hopefully someone can word things better for me in regards to this

To put simply, I agree ESR24 has nothing to do with...

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Last post by JamieP
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:53 am
Motor Insulation Resistance test

Last post by JamesM « Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:26 am
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by JamesM » Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:38 am
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I have an old ( 8y+) submersible pump motor that had been disconnected for more than 6 months. I wanted to check and see if it tested ok and so did...

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Last post by JamesM
Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:26 am
Procedural Document

Last post by Jabba « Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:21 pm
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by Marcusjr » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:07 pm

Hi Everyone
Can some one pls advise on a process document for wiring a house from laying the mains to the house to issuing final COC
Thanks

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Last post by Jabba
Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:21 pm
115V P-e, N-e, 240V P-N

Last post by AlecK « Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:13 am
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by BenAlchin » Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:35 pm

Hi folks,

Hope you're all well! I'm not yet fully qualified, so forgive what's probably an obvious question!

I was wondering if anyone could...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:13 am
Certified Design?

Last post by AlecK « Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:35 pm
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by Rickers » Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:51 pm
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Hi there, looking for some advice regarding CoC completion following a mod to an industrial food tray sealer.

Called to a job on a Chinese made...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:35 pm
Motor Circuit Breaker Earth Continuity

Last post by AlecK « Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:21 am
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by JamieP » Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:13 pm

First time I've had to test circuits with motor circuit breakers and just curious how to calculate EC values for the circuit?

Is it just a case of...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:21 am
Earth Continuity meter suitably

Last post by JamieP « Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:22 am
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by JamieP » Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:11 pm
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For a long time I've known when doing EC tests that a device with low ohms function should be used but I can't for the life of me find anything to...

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Last post by JamieP
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:22 am
Replace power point testing

Last post by AlecK « Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:07 pm
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by Dan L » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:18 pm

This may seem very basic but after a recent discussion and differences of opinion just interested to here peoples views on tests required for...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:07 pm
Electronic recording of test results, COCs and ESCs

Last post by t92300 « Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:45 pm
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by t92300 » Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:44 pm
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Hi everyone

I'm an older apprentice with a background in IT about to finish my apprenticeship and become qualified. I have a couple of questions...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:45 pm
Who can issue COV

Last post by AlecK « Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:17 am
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by SupboL » Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:28 am
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Hi, Im an electrician and just wondering whos able to issue a COV on a property that has been disconnected from supply for greater then 6 months....

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:17 am
CoV for 6mo+ Re-livening

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:22 am
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by DibbyD » Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:46 pm

Did a CoV for a client today, the installation passed (has been dead for greater than 6mo)

New owner, trying to get power back on for a reno, has...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:22 am
Testing after switchboard upgrade

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:14 am
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by ElectricalApprentice » Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:43 pm
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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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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:14 am
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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Last post by AlecK
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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Last post by Sneath
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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Last post by Bilby42
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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Last post by PeteRig
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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Last post by AlecK
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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Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:51 pm

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