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gregmcc »
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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!
A few new features...
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Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:05 pm
Overhead cable in conduit
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TPower »
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:28 pm
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I have a single phase BTS supplied with a 6mm2 2C+E to inspect. This supply cable between the network supply box and switchboard, goes across a...
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Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:33 am
3 Phase + N parallel in ducts
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JamieP »
Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:14 am
I have 300mm² parallel conductors that I need to split across two ducts
Just confirming there is no issue with this and what the best solution/split...
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Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:01 am
Neutral Screen Cable
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TPower »
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:52 pm
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I was having a discussion with another electrician who was intending on installing two underground 1 core NS cables to create a three phase supply...
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Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:22 am
AS/NZS 3000:2007 - 3.9.4.4 (a)
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Slovett »
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:43 pm
I've come across some 'un-tradesman like' wiring in a new house that I'm pre-wiring.
The Solar installers have installed their PV Panels and have...
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Last post by Slovett
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:50 am
What part is connection? ESR73A
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JamieP »
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:14 am
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In regards to ESR 73A (5)
To avoid doubt, in this regulation connection refers to the prescribed electrical
work that is the final step that will...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:40 am
Does 3.4.3 apply to earths?
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JamieP »
Sun May 30, 2021 9:27 am
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Just curious of peoples views around parallel conductors and earths
Seems to very much be directed at CCC and live conductors but the rules don't...
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Fri Nov 05, 2021 4:47 pm
Autotransformer supply 4.14.4
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JamieP »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:22 pm
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I've been asked to supply a 415V to 380V autotransformer which then supplies a machine thats name plate indicates it is a 380V machine
I've read...
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Last post by AlecK
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:35 am
Overhead mains near trees
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Dan L »
Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:52 pm
Is there any rules about distances of Aerial mains from trees?
From what I can see 3000 only mentions structures and I don't think a tree is a...
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Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:59 am
Build Shed Above Mains Cable
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Paulm »
Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:18 am
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Hi,
A friend is planning to build a shed where the main supply runs under ground to his house.
Provided he marks it clearly at either side of the...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:24 am
Support & fixing of cables 3.9.3.3
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WhyEr »
Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:38 pm
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Debating this rule with a co-worker today & looking at other forums it’s a grey area for some too...hopefully we can settle this once & for all!...
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Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:20 pm
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Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:30 pm
Fraemohs Houses
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t92300 »
Sat Aug 21, 2021 12:49 pm
Has anyone here wired a Fraemohs house?
I haven't wired one yet and was going to look at one this week, but I doubt it will happen this week.
My...
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Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:36 pm
Shipping Container
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Chewbucca428 »
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:45 pm
Hi all,
A friend has asked me to wire up a 40ft shipping container with some power. Would this come under 3001 as a transportable structure? Also,...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:35 pm
2 phase current calculation
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Mazdaman »
Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:44 pm
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I have a job where there is a 40 m long 2 phase sub-main power supply to a building, installed about 1965. The cable configuration is:
1 x single...
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Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:29 pm
Overload Protection
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Jabba »
Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:01 pm
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I had a situation where I was re-wiring a house and one of the sockets was wired from the switchboard in 2.5. From this socket there was another...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:57 am
Submains though apartment ceilings
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PeteRig »
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:54 pm
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I have a scenario where there is multiple apartments (each with their own title) in the same building, there is a Common Main Switchboard incl meters...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:28 pm
Green only heat shrink for earth's
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JamieP »
Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:14 pm
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So a company I'm working for seems to only order heat shrink that is a solid green color, not green/yellow
I was under the impression this wasn't...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:57 pm
Socket Outlets for Lighting
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DibbyD »
Mon May 31, 2021 9:52 am
A kitchen company is wanting us to install a regular single switched socket outlet on a lighting circuit, within a cupboard approx 1700 affh
(for...
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Mon May 31, 2021 3:50 pm
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Fri May 07, 2021 3:18 pm
Mechanical Protection
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Chewbucca428 »
Thu May 06, 2021 7:14 am
HI guys,
doing a bathroom renovation and owner/builder wants to put a light switch on a load bearing wall where the timber supports are. Idea is to...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu May 06, 2021 8:44 am
Old cable types
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Chaz »
Tue May 04, 2021 9:17 pm
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Hey Team,
Was just a job the other day a saw some oldish TPS which was solid core 2.5mm primary insulation on the earth as well, not bare earth in...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed May 05, 2021 11:48 am
Are crimp links fittings
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PeteRig »
Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:04 pm
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Hi All
Maybe a stupid question but are crimp links fittings as the definition in the Act for fittings say fittings means everything used, or designed...
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Last post by Peter
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:58 am
Cable Duct vs Conduit
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JamieP »
Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:09 pm
First time working with cable duct and just got me curious
Are they made to the same standard or different?
Do they use the same rating systems and...
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Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:31 am
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