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Last post by gregmcc « Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:23 pm
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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!

A few new features...

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NOISY CONTACTOR

Last post by ShaneR « Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:44 pm

by ShaneR » Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:44 pm

Hi all

When does a Noisy contactor need replacing?

Is there a point where it becomes a safety issue?

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Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:44 pm
lightning protection system certification

Last post by AlecK « Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:54 am
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by Knuckle » Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:42 pm
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Hi All,

Been asked about the certification (COC and ROI) of a lightning protection system once we install it. My first thought was installing down...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:54 am
Nelson electrician Stephen Burton’s failure to carry out ‘simple task’ linked to death of builder Craig Johnston

Last post by JamieP « Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:47 pm
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by ShaneR » Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:21 pm
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Hi all

An interesting read

Some of the story didn't make sense to me

Was the rangehood hardwired or plugged?

Judge David Ruth said that while...

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Last post by JamieP
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:47 pm
Double back & Twisting wires - Best Practice

Last post by Satobsat « Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:04 pm
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by GLion » Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:07 am

What is the current best practice when it comes to terminating wires, I'll break it down a bit.

- 1 x wire into round terminal with screw

- 1 x...

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Last post by Satobsat
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:04 pm
HPM iContol for lighting

Last post by Mazdaman « Tue May 16, 2023 11:23 pm
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by Mazdaman » Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:59 am

I was recently asked to help solve lighting flicker on 1 circuit on a 12 year old (approx) home that has HPM iControl H2F2 for switching and dimming...

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Last post by Mazdaman
Tue May 16, 2023 11:23 pm
Strip Connector Busbar?

Last post by MikeNZ « Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:54 pm
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by Mazdaman » Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:28 pm
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A handy range of accessories would be insulated busbars for the various common strip connectors that out wholesalers stock.

I'm sure we've all tired...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:54 pm
Aegis Test Equipment?

Last post by MikeNZ « Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:57 pm
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by MikeNZ » Mon May 30, 2022 7:41 pm
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Hey Guys,
What are your thoughts on this sort of test gear?
I was wondering (having never bought this brand before) if it is any good.

I'm after a...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:57 pm
Bootlace Ferrules on standard non-flexible cables

Last post by MikeNZ « Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:17 pm
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by JamieP » Sun May 09, 2021 11:02 am

I absolutely love bootlaces and think they are a tidy and effective way to make terminations, I've used them a lot in switchboards on your standard...

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Last post by MikeNZ
Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:17 pm
Bootlace Crimpers - Hex vs Square

Last post by JamieP « Mon May 30, 2022 7:19 pm
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by JamieP » Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:09 am
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I'm looking at a new pair of bootlace crimpers and they have both a hex and square model

Just curious if one is more useful than the other or not?...

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Last post by JamieP
Mon May 30, 2022 7:19 pm
Auto Transformer Neutral

Last post by pluto « Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:16 am
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by dru22 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:41 pm
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I'm connecting three phase step down auto transformer. 400V input and 230V output. It's to supply a piece of equipment brought over from America and...

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Last post by pluto
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:16 am
Switching of socket requirements?

Last post by AlecK « Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:50 pm
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by J Picard » Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:34 pm
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Hi,
I was told by an inspector recently that switching of sockets is not necessary (up to he believed a 63amp socket), Is anybody able to clarify...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:50 pm
3 phase cabling and DB

Last post by t92300 « Sun Oct 03, 2021 9:47 pm
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by GatemasterNz » Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:58 am

hi just wondering if someone could help me please
first off i am not a registered electrician but a DC technician so any subsequent work will be done...

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Last post by t92300
Sun Oct 03, 2021 9:47 pm
Socket outlet on 1mm2, and other sins.

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:48 pm
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by DougP » Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:52 pm
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So the person was charged with replacing a shaver outlet on a 1mm2 cable (10A MCB) with an RCD outlet. Not compliant with 3.5.1 and table 3.3.
Of...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:48 pm
PSOA questions

Last post by Nathan « Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:29 pm
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by Nathan » Sun Feb 28, 2021 12:26 pm

I saw this comment on another thread: greater than 3 socket outlet an overcurrent protection device rating can not exceed the max rating of the...

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Last post by Nathan
Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:29 pm
Building Inspector quoting from AS/NZS 3000:2018

Last post by PawPatrol « Fri May 07, 2021 10:29 am
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by PeteRig » Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:58 am
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Hi All
Had an issue today on a new construction site of a large Retirement Village where the Building Inspector was quoting to our guys on site, the...

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Last post by PawPatrol
Fri May 07, 2021 10:29 am
VSD Cable - why multiple earths?

Last post by Chaz « Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:02 am
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by JamieP » Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:43 pm
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I'm new to the industrial world and was working with VSD cable the other day and as most of you will know, along with the screen there were 3 core...

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Last post by Chaz
Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:02 am
Analog vs Digital Insulation Resistance Testers

Last post by AlecK « Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:28 am
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by JamieP » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:36 pm
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Why is it I see so many people raving about analog insulation resistance testers? Why do those using them believe they are so superior and for what...

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Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:28 am
History of 3000

Last post by AlecK « Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:54 am
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by JamieP » Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:30 pm

-*-Posted this elsewhere but would love to have some input, let me know if anything seems incorrect or is missed etc-*-

History of 3000

Frequently...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:54 am
Arc flash and electric shock analysis

Last post by awb « Sun Dec 27, 2020 5:53 pm
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by mrbarty » Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:33 pm

I'm wondering whether anybody has had any experience with arc flash and electric shock analysis of work in/around switchboards. Is there an easy way...

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Last post by awb
Sun Dec 27, 2020 5:53 pm
Electric Fence/induced voltage

Last post by AlecK « Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:06 am
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by gregmcc » Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:43 pm

We have a installation in a rural area. A new shed has been built around 400m from the point of supply.
The mains are 240AL tailed down to 16CU at...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:06 am
110V appliances and outlets

Last post by AlecK « Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:53 am
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by Fatboy » Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:42 pm
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I have a customer who is adamant they are having 110V appliances in their kitchen. Is there anything prohibiting having 110V sockets run off a 110V...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:53 am
New house ESC

Last post by AlecK « Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:41 am
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by Nathan » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:58 pm
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Just wondering in the following example who the EWRB (or others) would chase for the ESC or if they would not be worried due to there being a COC....

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:41 am
House sawn in half

Last post by gregmcc « Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:14 pm
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by t92300 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:02 am

Admin: If there is a more appropriate forum for this to go in please move

I am an apprentice, but by the time this happens I may be qualified. I...

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Last post by gregmcc
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:14 pm
Industrial Electrical Learning

Last post by JamieP « Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:46 pm

by JamieP » Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:46 pm

So I may have already said but I'm making my way into the industrial world from a domestic background. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any...

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Last post by JamieP
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:46 pm
Insurances

Last post by AlecK « Sun May 24, 2020 12:11 pm
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by greesleeve » Sat May 23, 2020 10:51 am

Hi Team,

Can anyone recommend income protection and public/professional liability cover. How much do you get covered for?

Cheers

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Sun May 24, 2020 12:11 pm

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