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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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Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:44 am
Wiring Systems installed on Ground
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Slovett »
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:34 am
I have a question about Wiring Systems installed on the ground (Grass Field) for temporary relocation purposes.
I have a job coming up that requires...
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Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:42 am
N pin on socket used for other means
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JamieP »
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:49 am
I have a site that has motors controlled via VFD.
The motors are run in suitable VFD cable.
The client wants the motors to connect via plug and...
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Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:01 pm
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Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:00 am
Domestic wiring rated for insulation
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Dan L »
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:17 pm
3.4.1
In New Zealand only, wiring systems in domestic installations shall be
installed on the assumption that thermal insulation in ceilings,...
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Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:16 am
Duct vs Conduit
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ShaneR »
Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:56 am
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Hi all
Can Conduit wire be installed in Square lid Clip on Duct without additional protection (TPS vs single insulation)?
Just wondering if Square...
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Last post by AlecK
Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:44 pm
Sub-main to domestic shed: Minimum size?
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Mazdaman »
Tue May 16, 2023 9:43 pm
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A small shed on a carport requires power for 1 power point and 3 lights. I don't know if the owner prefers overhead or underground cable route yet...
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Last post by DougP
Wed May 17, 2023 10:30 am
Earthing of aluminum ladder
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JamieP »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:40 pm
Firstly, lets leave the debate around whether or not earthing is not require as I can't be bothered going in depth of the situation
My question is,...
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Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:03 am
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Last post by JamieP
Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:17 pm
Fixed space heating max demand
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sulli_21 »
Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:53 am
I have a new build where the customer has chosen 13 infrared ceiling mount heaters for their heat source. The heaters vary in size from 350-900w and...
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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:03 pm
3.11 Underground Wiring Systems - Ducts
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JamieP »
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:11 pm
Does the term conduit/conduits include underground cable ducts?
I often hear people referencing ducts as different installation rules and they are...
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Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:37 pm
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Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:25 am
Fibre segregation
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JamieP »
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:49 pm
Does fibre need to be segregated? I understand it's glass and doesn't pose the same risks but in terms of 3000 does it still need to follow the same...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:32 pm
ECP34 vs 3000
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TPower »
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:01 pm
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Does ECP34 override clause 3.12 in 3000 when it comes to clearance distances for electric lines in installations?
ESR17 indicates work on or near an...
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Last post by TPower
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:12 pm
Replacing 10A with 15A socket
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Chewbucca428 »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:33 pm
Hi there, my last post just disappeared so i'll summarise. can I replace a 10a double socket with a 15a double socket in a residential property? I've...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:20 am
Segregation and interference
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JamieP »
Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:25 pm
I've been looking at at segregation requirements due to working a lot with instrument and instrumentation systems
At first I looked at the...
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Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:34 pm
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Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:21 am
Medium duty conduit underground Table 3.5
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JamieP »
Sat Aug 13, 2022 3:46 pm
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Can medium duty conduit be run underground (without the concrete encasing that makes it a Cat A system) as a Cat B system?
I can only see an option...
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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:00 am
Installation of cable with green earth
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JamieP »
Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:02 pm
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Customer has supplied old cable to use that is in good condition except that it has a plain green earth.
Can I use this is I sleeve or shrink the...
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Last post by JamieP
Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:04 pm
Unaccessible joints within ceiling space.
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Bilby42 »
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:42 am
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While I always avoid joints in TPS cable runs, I have a situation where extending an existing cable with a joint is unavoidable without major...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:58 am
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Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:55 am
Max Demand for Connectable Installations
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JamieP »
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:09 pm
I am doing max demand calculations for a shed and there is to be a 16A socket outlet set up in accordance with 3001 but I'm just wondering what value...
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Last post by JamieP
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:07 pm
Calculating 3ph voltage drop.
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DougP »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:41 pm
Calculating voltage drop for a 3ph installation or submain.
The tables in 3008 are for 3ph, and there's a conversion for single phase.
No problem...
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Last post by AlecK
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:17 am
Black as an active? Table 3.4
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JamieP »
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:34 pm
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I understand European colours are discussed in 3000 and it's common to have a black as L2 but is the use of European multiphase non-compliant as...
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Last post by JamieP
Fri Jun 03, 2022 2:00 pm
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Tue May 24, 2022 10:23 am
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