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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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Plug in generator installation connection point

Last post by AlecK « Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:44 am
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by JamieP » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:32 pm
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Proposed is to mount a changeover switch on a wall in a switchroom. The generator inlet would connect to this. The change over switches supply from a...

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:44 am
Removing and replacing PV panels

Last post by AlecK « Tue Dec 17, 2024 12:43 pm
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by PeteRig » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:35 am
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If the panels and frames on of an LV PV array had to be removed for a new roof and then re-installed once the new roof was in place, is this regarded...

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 12:43 pm
Domestic or non domestic solar

Last post by AlecK « Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:45 pm
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by Dan L » Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:21 am

Hello all,

Solar installation exceeding 600v on a shed/workshop with restricted access. On the Shed is metering for 1 ICP. on load side of metering,...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:45 pm
Grid Protection Unit

Last post by mrbarty « Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:36 pm

by mrbarty » Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:36 pm

Hi Team,

Just wondering what kind of devices are being used for the additional protection needed in an inverter installation greater than 30kva....

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:36 pm
ASNZS 5033 Ground mount Solar fencing

Last post by GLion « Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:19 am
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by GLion » Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:38 pm

I saw this ground mount solar install the other day. Its only just been completed. Yet its not fenced, am i correct in thinking this doesn't comply...

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:19 am
5033 Switched Disconnector at PCE

Last post by AlecK « Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:48 am
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by Slovett » Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:53 pm
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Hi,

Just a question about Array Switch Disconnector adjacent to the PCE.

I can't find the answer in either 5033:2012 or 5033:2021 (yet).

When...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:48 am
Earth wire type for PV Array

Last post by PeteRig « Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:11 pm
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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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Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:11 pm
Enphase Mirco Inverter System

Last post by AlecK « Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:06 am
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by Slovett » Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:43 pm

I have a job coming up involving a single phase Enphase Micro Inverter System.

I know 4777.1:2005 is the cited edition but Im reluctant to buy...

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Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:06 am
Generator set up

Last post by AlecK « Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:39 am
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by JamieP » Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:00 pm
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Posting on behalf as I don't have an answer.

The two socket outlets feed a 125A lifeguard unit with multiple RCBOs and a skid set up for the client....

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:39 am
pv must be connected to an MEN switchboard

Last post by JamieP « Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:21 am
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by Dan L » Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:22 pm

Iv heard this rumour a few times from electricians but have not found anything that makes sense to me that backs this up?

Is there any truth in this...

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Last post by JamieP
Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:21 am
Alternative supply change over switch location

Last post by Dan L « Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:42 pm
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by Dan L » Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:26 pm

If the changeover switch is not being used as the main switch but is additional is it compliant to be line side of main switch?

7.5.8.1 and 2.3.3.1...

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Last post by Dan L
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:42 pm
Alternative supply connected to db?

Last post by AlecK « Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:47 am
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by Dan L » Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:28 am

For example a back up generator. I have attached relavant info.

Reads to me like it only gives options to connect to an MEN switchboard.

But the...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:47 am
generator supply in an emergency

Last post by ShaneR « Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:45 pm
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by AlecK » Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:34 pm
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Worksafe have published a technical bulletin (guidance document) for short-term connection of a genset to an installation in emergency.

Available...

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Last post by ShaneR
Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:45 pm
Certification of solar works

Last post by AlecK « Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:28 pm
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by sulli_21 » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:16 pm

I have been asked to wire up and connect the AC side of a solar system. That's all easy enough. Switchboard to inverter via isolator, bond from...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:28 pm
Inverter and battery in the bedroom

Last post by TPower « Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Energy » Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:23 pm
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An inverter and battery( lithium) has been installed in a habitable space (bedroom) is that compliant? I see its not recommended which is clear but...

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Last post by TPower
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:25 pm
Best Practice earth loop impedance B type C/B or fuses

Last post by AlecK « Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:35 am
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by jad51 » Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:50 pm
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I have a fully off grid set up, I have wired up the house and a solar company has done the Solar panels, battery and inverter. House is wired the...

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Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:35 am
ASNZS5139

Last post by gregmcc « Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:07 am
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by TPower » Thu May 05, 2022 6:07 am

On the EWRB website, on one of their toolbox topics titled; ‘Which Standards apply and where can I find them?’

Regarding PV systems, it states ‘The...

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Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:07 am
Stand alone generator supplying a single item - MEC size?

Last post by JamieP « Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:11 am
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by JamieP » Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:51 pm

We have a proposed installation of a remote generator, supplying a VFD and then to a pump motor.

I believe the generator will need an earth...

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Last post by JamieP
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:11 am
Cable entry into DC isolator

Last post by PeteRig « Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:46 am
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by TPower » Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:52 pm
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Regarding cable entry into DC isolators via conduit, when isolator is indoors/adjacent PCE.

5033/2014 clause 4.4.4.6(c) states for DC isolators...

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Last post by PeteRig
Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:46 am
Is stand alone system inspectable

Last post by AlecK « Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:00 pm
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by Dan L » Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:57 am

Is a stand alone generator system as shown in fig 7.6 inspectable.

its a generator supplying an MEN SWITCHBOARD.

ESR reg def of mains work...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:00 pm
Modules with different azimuth in series

Last post by AlecK « Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:31 am
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by Biner » Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:03 am

Good morning

I have been asked to do a solar inspection, first time I have come across a string in series with multiple azimuths/angles. Each module...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:31 am
5033:2012 4.4.1.5 (d) Location of means of isolation for servicing

Last post by PeteRig « Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:25 am
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by JamieP » Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:33 pm
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Where does this means of isolation need to be located, I always thought it had to be on the roof in place of a RTI but I can't see anything that...

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Last post by PeteRig
Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:25 am
Switchboard for Generator with RCBO

Last post by Tiger « Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:24 pm
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by Tiger » Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:50 pm
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Hi Everyone，

I am asked to do a switchboard for the a Hyundai Generator as per attached plate photo.

It is not connected to the grid and will not...

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Last post by Tiger
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:24 pm
Where does mains parallel generation stop? Grid tied PV

Last post by AlecK « Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:48 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:22 am
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PEW regarding mains parallel generation systems and PV installations are high risk

5033 clearly states that the PV part is This Standard sets out...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:48 pm
Solar Inverter RCD protection

Last post by AlecK « Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:25 pm
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by JamieP » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:00 am
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I recently made a post elsewhere that touched on this but thought this deserved a dedicated thread

4777.1:2016 allows such an arrangement and is...

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Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:25 pm

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