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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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Last post by gregmcc
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:23 pm
Is main switchboard high risk
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Dan L »
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:01 am
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I was recently asked by electrician about Inspection requirements of a house built to be relocated (and installed permanently in unknown location)....
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Last post by Dan L
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:03 pm
AS/NZS 3000:2018 clause 2.10.2.2.2
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PeteRig »
Mon May 15, 2023 2:49 pm
First off, I know this standard is not cited but clause 2.10.2.2. has requirements for switchboards over 800A per phase or over 3m in length eg two...
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Last post by PeteRig
Tue May 16, 2023 10:26 am
Large Switchboard in Container
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TPower »
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:51 pm
I’ve had another electrician ask me about the use of a shipping container (that has exits at each end) to house a switchboard that has a 1000A/three...
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Last post by jaimin.parmar
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:52 am
Top or bottom feed
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GLion »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:50 pm
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Hi,
I have a early 90's house, the busbars are on top of the MCB's hence I would call this a top feed installation. In modern installations, I see...
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Last post by AlecK
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:49 pm
Switchboard construction
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PeteRig »
Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:02 pm
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Hi there, this question came up in a group I belong too:
When a switchboard is manufactured by a switchboard company, they have standards they...
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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:00 am
0.6m access for domestic switchboards?
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JamieP »
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:55 pm
Does 2.9.2.2 (I) apply to domestic switchboards? I understand the exception Exception: The requirements for doors of switchrooms and for emergency...
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Last post by JamieP
Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:02 pm
First switchboard or metering point.
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Dan L »
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:55 pm
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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
Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:29 pm
Number of Main Switches
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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 Nov 26, 2021 1:22 pm
Restricted Locations - 2.9.2.5 (c)
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Slovett »
Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:21 pm
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Hi,
I have a question about 2.9.2.5 (c). - Restricted Locations of Switchboards (Cupboards). - When does a cupboard turn into a room? Is there a...
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Last post by Slovett
Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:57 pm
Submain configuration
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JamieP »
Tue May 04, 2021 2:47 pm
I have an existing submain coming from a MSB to a DB
What I have been asked to do is to extend this submain to another board, so having the 2,...
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Last post by JamieP
Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:00 pm
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Last post by PawPatrol
Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:02 pm
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Last post by AlecK
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:50 am
AS/NZS 3012/2019+A1 BTS SwitchBoards
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Slovett »
Thu May 27, 2021 1:16 pm
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Hi,
Im just having a read through 3012:2019 to preempt some of the proposed changes coming for Domestic Construction SwitchBoards (BTS).
J3 (h) &...
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Last post by AlecK
Thu May 27, 2021 2:26 pm
Meterbox as BTS
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Nathan »
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:54 pm
I saw a house recently that had the meterbox set up as the BTS, Main earth to the meterbox, MEN link, neutral earth bars, 1 x MCB and 1 x double...
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Last post by Dan L
Sun May 16, 2021 12:21 pm
Main switch readily accessible exception
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Dan L »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:05 pm
Rating: 11.11%
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 PawPatrol
Fri May 07, 2021 10:16 am
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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
Rating: 22.22%
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
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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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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
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