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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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First switchboard or metering point.

Last post by AlecK « Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:54 pm
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by 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
Extension of main switchboard or Distribution board?

Last post by Dan L « Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:49 pm
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by Dan L » Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:06 pm

It's not uncommon to see a main switchboard made up of seperate enclosures and bars etc mounted next to each other. (usually old)

Can you have an...

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Last post by Dan L
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:49 pm
Builders temp main switch /isolating switch

Last post by Dan L « Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:49 pm
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by Dan L » Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:26 pm

To me the wording in 3012 is open to interpretation.

To simplify my question

Does a main switch in a builders temp have to be readily accessible...

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Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:49 pm
Main switchboard, main switch

Last post by AlecK « Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:16 am
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by 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?

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:33 am
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by 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
Installing MCB at Meter board

Last post by ElliotT « Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:51 pm
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by 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 ElliotT
Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:51 pm
Circuit Identification

Last post by AlecK « Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:28 pm
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by JamieP » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:33 pm
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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

Last post by AlecK « Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:46 am
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by Dan L » Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:05 pm
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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

Last post by AlecK « Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:47 pm
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by 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

Last post by AlecK « Wed May 20, 2020 9:51 am
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by ShaneR » Mon May 18, 2020 1:51 pm
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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
Old domestic internal switchboard linings - Asbestos?

Last post by WireWizard « Fri May 15, 2020 8:55 pm
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by WireWizard » Wed May 13, 2020 7:42 am
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Hey guys - just wondering what you all do with the plasterboard style mineral linings that are inside the old ACM hinged switchboards? Many of them...

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Fri May 15, 2020 8:55 pm
Number of Main Switches

Last post by AlecK « Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:53 am
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by JamieP » Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:58 pm
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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

Last post by JamieP « Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:58 pm
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by 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

Last post by DougP « Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:22 am

by 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

Last post by DougP « Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:57 pm

by 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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Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:57 pm

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