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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!

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Batteries - How to know whether to apply 3011.1 or 3011.2

Last post by pluto « Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:47 am
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by JamieP » Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:07 pm

Or in other words, how do we know if a battery has vented or sealed cells?

For example I've been asked to install an LG Chem Resu 10 and Im trying...

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Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:47 am
Number of DC isolators required?

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by TPower » Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:49 pm

If I have a PV system with two or more PV arrays connected to an inverter, what is the requirement for the number of switch-disconnectors?

I’ve only...

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Last post by TPower
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:49 pm
Calculating array max voltage 4.2 5033:2012

Last post by JamieP « Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 pm

by JamieP » Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 pm

Just curious what temperatures people use for this? Do you use the lowest ever recorded for a region? Or the average lowest temp etc?

Also where is...

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Last post by JamieP
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 pm
Lockable main switch at switchboard connection - 4777.1 2005

Last post by AlecK « Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:55 pm
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by JamieP » Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:23 am

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The switchboard we connect the inverter or PCE to must have a main switch that is lockable

How can we comply...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:55 pm
Solar Smart Meters Location

Last post by AlecK « Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:33 am
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by JamieP » Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:32 pm

I've been needing to install more and more smart meters in conjunction with inverters for better monitoring of PV systems.

My question is can such a...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:33 am
DC Switch Disconnector for PV system

Last post by TPower « Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:28 am
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by TPower » Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:27 pm

I’ve been doing inspections on two PV installs, and I have had a bit of difference of opinion with the electrician and his supplier regarding the DC...

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Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:28 am
Earth wire type for PV Array

Last post by JamieP « Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:41 am
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by JamieP » Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:40 pm
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5033 2012 4.4.2.3 says All PV array protective equipotential bonding conductors shall comply with the material,
type, insulation, identification,...

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Last post by JamieP
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:41 am
PCE Earth Connection

Last post by JamieP « Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:46 pm
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by JamieP » Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:33 pm

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Is connecting to the earth bar compliant? Or must I physically connect to the main earth?

If the latter,...

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Last post by JamieP
Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:46 pm
Connection of PV exposed conductive parts

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:41 am
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by JamieP » Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:32 pm

The bottom of 4.4.2.2 says

If the earthing is for bonding requirements only then the array earth may be connected to
the installation earth via...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:41 am
DC Voltage Drop

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:10 am
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by JamieP » Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:08 pm
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Vd = I * L * Vc / 1000

5033 4.3.6.1 says to use 3008 for current carrying capacity but I'm just wondering if we can use the same for Vd

Basically I...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:10 am
Inverter AC isolator

Last post by JamieP « Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:07 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:04 pm

Now, I've always installed these and was always under the impression I had to but actually looking now I'm not 100% sure if it's actually required...

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Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:07 pm
Solar Conduit Labelling

Last post by AlecK « Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:17 am
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by JamieP » Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:38 pm

I'm just curious of opinions here

5033 2012 5.3.1 When conduit or other wiring enclosure is used, the wiring enclosure shall be labelled
‘SOLAR’ on...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:17 am
buried cable

Last post by AlecK « Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:22 pm
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by Peter » Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:54 am
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At what voltage dose the standard come into pay . Ie can you buried a cable at say 24 volts at a depth less than the requirements as/nzs 3000.

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:22 pm
System voltage Solar MPPT

Last post by AlecK « Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:49 pm
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by 1Sparky » Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:33 am
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Hey guy's and gal's,

A client had purchased an off grid package - 5kW MPPT Solar inverter - (Charge controller, Mains charger, Inverter all in...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:49 pm
Inverter MCB in Meterbox

Last post by Energy « Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:00 am
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by Energy » Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:21 pm

Meterbox single phase, has mains going to isolation switch then through the meter then to a 63A MCB then to the MSB.
There is a Neutral and earth...

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Last post by Energy
Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:00 am
Earthing PV ELV DC micro inverter

Last post by JamieP « Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:59 pm
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by TPower » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:53 pm

Micro inverter/solar installation. Is it necessary for the PV panel frames to be earthed? 1 micro inverter per panel, PV panels at ELV.

The...

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Last post by JamieP
Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:59 pm
small stand alone supply

Last post by gregmcc « Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:51 am
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by Shocker » Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:26 pm
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Hi Team, I am after a stand alone solar/battery supply to run 2 x flashing lights for approx 8 hrs per day in a remote location. Anyone used or...

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:51 am
Wiring a solar inverter as a seperate supply. Possible?

Last post by hujambo « Sun May 31, 2020 4:32 pm
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by hujambo » Mon May 25, 2020 4:46 pm

Hi guys,

Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction here, I've tried the obvious places to find info, but all I can find is info on...

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Last post by hujambo
Sun May 31, 2020 4:32 pm
3 Phase motor running on generator

Last post by pluto « Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:24 pm
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by mrbarty » Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:08 pm
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Is there an easy way to determine what size generator is needed to run a 3 phase compressor?

The motor on the compressor is 4 Kw 3 phase. I'm...

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Last post by pluto
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:24 pm
PEW and Solar

Last post by AlecK « Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:25 am
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by gregmcc » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:36 pm
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At what point does work on PV (Solar) become PEW, disregarding any inverter that may be attached to the PV array.

A couple of examples,
1) a PV...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:25 am
Imported: Genset maximun load

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by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:25 am

EricB
Nov 24 2018 18:50

When calculating the potential maximum demand/load for a residential property we are allowed a certain diversity factor...

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Last post by DougP
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:25 am
Imported: Stand-alone generator earthing

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by DougP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:07 am

Dufresne
Oct 11 2018 18:24

Iâ€™ve been grappling with the application of AS/NZS 3010 to generator earthing in a situation where a...

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:07 am

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