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gregmcc »
Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am
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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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Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:23 pm
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:22 am
Can MEN link share terminals?
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Dan L »
Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:36 pm
On a commercial switchboard the MEN link (which was connected by lug not a screw type) was bolted onto the same stud as as another conductor on the...
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Last post by Dan L
Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:02 pm
Main switch upgrade
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Dan L »
Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:11 pm
The hypothetical scenario is main switch upgrade.
1 phase site being upgrades to 3 phase site on old msb located above 2m. No change just extra...
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Last post by Dan L
Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:11 pm
Control nigh rate main high risk
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Dan L »
Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:52 pm
Is a control nigh rate main high risk?
ESR say
mains means those fittings forming part of an installation that are used for the
supply of...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:03 pm
Switchboards and additional enclosures
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JamieP »
Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:07 pm
At what point does a separate board or enclosure become a different switchboard or an enclosure that's not part of the associated switchboard
This...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:53 am
Installing MCB at Meter board
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ElliotT »
Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:26 pm
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Hi All,
I was at a house the other day and needed power outside for a fixed wire appliance (heatpump) the distribution board was in the center of a...
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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:44 pm
Exposed parts near mcb and meter
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Dan L »
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:27 pm
3.10.1.1.c
My understanding of this was if you need to enter an enclosure like a meter box to operate an mcb or fuse or read a meter (non smart...
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Last post by Dan L
Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:21 pm
First switchboard or metering point.
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Dan L »
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:55 pm
Is it still OK to have a metering distribution point supplying seperate metered men switchboards.
For example a meter box with a neutral stud and...
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Last post by AlecK
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:54 pm
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Last post by Dan L
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:49 pm
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Last post by Dan L
Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:49 pm
Main switchboard, main switch
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DougP »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:04 am
Hypothetical..
If there was a main switchboard on a pole near the property boundary (configured correctly as a MSB), and the only outgoing circuit...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:16 am
Upgrade Required?
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Chopper »
Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:31 am
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We have a rural customer who after been told by the network that poles and a transformer on their property need replacement at customers cost have...
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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:33 am
Circuit Identification
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JamieP »
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:33 pm
Rating: 12.5%
2.9.5.4 Terminals of switchboard equipment
Terminals of bars, links, circuit-breakers, fuses and other electrical
equipment mounted on a switchboard...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:28 pm
Main switch readily accessible exception
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Dan L »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:05 pm
Rating: 12.5%
In regards to this question I have tried to find the answer in previous posts but have not found but if iv missed it I apologise.
Iv seen situations...
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Last post by AlecK
Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:46 am
SwicthBoard sealing
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greesleeve »
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:26 pm
Saw an interesting post over on the sparkies facebook page re sealing gaps in a switchboard. Got me thinking. If we are replacing an old switchboard...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:47 pm
Single core cable entry into metal enclosure
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ShaneR »
Mon May 18, 2020 1:51 pm
Rating: 50%
Hi all
When single core power cable(s) would enter into a metal enclosure we used cut a square hole and cover it with a large aluminium plate then...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed May 20, 2020 9:51 am
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Last post by WireWizard
Fri May 15, 2020 8:55 pm
Number of Main Switches
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JamieP »
Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:58 pm
Rating: 25%
2.3.3.2 Number of main switches
The number of main switches shall be kept to the minimum practicable to
provide for effective operation in an...
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Last post by AlecK
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:53 am
Main Switches being readily accessable
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JamieP »
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:19 pm
1.4.2 Accessible, readily
Capable of being reached quickly and without climbing over or
removing obstructions, mounting upon a chair, or using a...
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Last post by JamieP
Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:58 pm
Imported: Isolating switches 2.3.4.1
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DougP »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:22 am
mowgli
Aug 12 2019 12:09
Consider the drawing and the snip from 3000. Does an iso switch and an MCB meet the definition of isolating switches...
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Last post by DougP
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:22 am
Imported: MEN at Switchboard
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DougP »
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:57 pm
MT8262
Sep 30 2018 17:56
Have just looked at a job where a meter box is on the side of the garage, switchboard on the other side of garage with a...
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Last post by DougP
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:57 pm
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