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Transportable Tiny Home Stand alone Installation

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 10, 2024 1:47 pm
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by Slovett » Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:26 pm

Hi,

This is a question somewhere in between a Transportable installation (3001) and a Stand Alone Power System (4509.1)

The installation is a Tiny...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 10, 2024 1:47 pm
Inverter in connectable installation

Last post by AlecK « Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:50 am
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by JamieP » Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:38 pm
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Am I right in saying that an inverter must comply with AS/NZS 4763 to be used in a connectable installation?

I've had some debate around 3.4.4.4...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:50 am
CI switchboard in damp situation

Last post by Dan L « Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:28 am
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by Dan L » Thu May 04, 2023 10:18 pm

For a switchboard in zone 2 of damp area. Fixed water container (sink) (assuming in cupboard under sink is still in zone)

Switchboard not permitted...

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Last post by Dan L
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:28 am
Do leads need to be HD flexible cord?

Last post by AlecK « Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:54 am
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by JamieP » Wed May 31, 2023 3:00 pm

I saw in the WoEF checks in the new version it says it must be HD flex

Is this a mistake? Wouldn't this make any existing lead that is OD cord or...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:54 am
Installation batteries

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 12, 2023 8:50 am
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by Dan L » Wed May 03, 2023 10:09 pm

I see nothing for EWOF check for current, 2022 standards or part 1 regarding a battery enclosure or loctation. For new install 2022 there's is...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 12, 2023 8:50 am
Imported switchgear IEC standards

Last post by AlecK « Thu May 04, 2023 10:53 am
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by Dan L » Wed May 03, 2023 10:14 pm

Technically is IEC Switchgear acceptable to use in NZ. For a standard installation and for CI

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Rcd 30ma Type A

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Last post by AlecK
Thu May 04, 2023 10:53 am
Ewof segregation

Last post by AlecK « Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:48 am
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by Dan L » Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:46 pm

connectable installations shall pass a 500 V d.c. insulation resistance test between the active and each
unearthed extra-low voltage circuit. The...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:48 am
3001: 2022 edition

Last post by AlecK « Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:13 am
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by AlecK » Thu Dec 01, 2022 4:31 pm
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new 2022 edition of 3001 was published mid Nov.
So far only Part 1 is showing on SNZ website via EWRB link, but both parts are there of you go...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:13 am
Transportable structure installed to construction demolision standard

Last post by PeteRig « Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:56 pm
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by Dan L » Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:08 pm
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We've recently been told by energy safety portable containors that previously were issued ewofs are not compliant under 3001 C6 C7 due to daisy chain...

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Last post by PeteRig
Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:56 pm
Tiny Home WoEF renewal

Last post by AlecK « Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:01 pm
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by Slovett » Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:34 am
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Apologies if this question has already been answered on another thread -

This question relates to Tiny Home Connectable Installations.

Does a Tiny...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:01 pm
Tiny home 32A app inlet and supply

Last post by AlecK « Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:31 pm
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by Energy » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:55 am

ASNZS 3001 5.1.2 only details 15A, 16A and 20A for supply lead.
Tiny homes or other transportable structures being 32a app inlet and supply lead is...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:31 pm
Can a transportable structure have a 10A appliance inlet?

Last post by AlecK « Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:48 am
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by JamieP » Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:05 pm

Had this question asked and at first thought no as the supply lead would have to have a minimum of 15A but apon further investigation I can't see any...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:48 am
Volt drop in connectable installations?

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:36 pm
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by JamieP » Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:48 am
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Are there any specific volt drop limits for connectable installations? Or is it counted in the total limits prescribed in 3000? Do we need to make...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:36 pm
Dual Supply Change-over

Last post by AlecK « Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:21 pm
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by TPower » Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:58 pm
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I have a Woef job for a campervan I looked at last week, I’ve failed it at this stage as I don’t think it complies. It was wired a few years ago and...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:21 pm
Charger inhibit when running on inverter

Last post by 1Sparky « Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:04 pm
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by 1Sparky » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:27 am
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Bus converted to a motorhome, 230v side of things - I am fitting a selector switch so the user can select between inverter-off-mains for supply to...

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Last post by 1Sparky
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:04 pm
Evading EWOFs

Last post by AlecK « Fri May 06, 2022 9:27 am
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by JamieP » Wed May 04, 2022 5:34 pm
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I have been supplied a bunch of buildings that are essentially transportable installation. However the buildings have shown up with a mains entry...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri May 06, 2022 9:27 am
RCD requirements

Last post by AlecK « Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:42 pm
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by DougP » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:43 am
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For a tiny home that's plugged in (16 or 32A supply), does the minimum of two RCD requirement apply in a transportable if there is more than one...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:42 pm
Imported US boat

Last post by PawPatrol « Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:18 pm
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by PeteRig » Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:16 pm
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Have a boat that has been imported from the States, and has since had some NZ outlets installed in the boat in NZ, wired separate to the 110V...

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Last post by PawPatrol
Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:18 pm
Imported Coffee Cart WoEF

Last post by AlecK « Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:58 pm
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by Slovett » Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:07 pm

I have a job coming up where an Imported Coffee Cart (Transportable Installation) is needing a WoEF.
Because it's imported I'll need to Check Over...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:58 pm
Earthing equipment/appliances in caravans

Last post by TPower « Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:19 pm
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by TPower » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:58 am
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Just reading through a recent disciplinary hearing, where an inspector got pulled up for failing to test/identify there was no earth connection to...

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Last post by TPower
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:19 pm
Connectable installations - only 90v-250v?

Last post by JamieP « Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:29 pm
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by JamieP » Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:26 am

Just looking at the definitions in the Act and Regs

The scope of 3001 includes up to 1000v but does this mean in the eyes of NZ legislation that any...

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Last post by JamieP
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:29 pm
Feeding transportable installations from each other

Last post by JamieP « Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:52 am
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by JamieP » Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:36 pm

I have a relative with two old caravans at a private camping ground with one caravan socket. One caravan is her living area and the other is the...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:52 am
Transportable Structures supplying power to other structures

Last post by AlecK « Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:26 pm
Replies: 10
by PeteRig » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:20 am
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AS/NZS 3012:2.9 (d) requires socket outlets installed on the outside of a transportable structure to have the outlet protected by an RCD but the...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:26 pm
Transportable Structure Appliance Inlet

Last post by PeteRig « Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:16 am
Replies: 8
by PeteRig » Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:50 am
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Does an appliance inlet require a cover, so that when the connector is not install the pins of the inlet are protected from the elements.
The reason...

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Last post by PeteRig
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:16 am
Woef - Relocatable building permanent connected

Last post by AlecK « Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:17 am
Replies: 1
by TPower » Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:38 pm
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This discussion came up at work..

Is a construction site porta-com/relocatable building that’s connected via installation wiring (rather than plug &...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:17 am

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