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by gregmcc » Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:50 am » in Announcements

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Main Switchboard Location - High Risk Mains Work?

Last post by AlecK « Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:21 am
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by Slovett » Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:00 pm
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Hi,

Just after some advice -

Does the Main SwitchBoard location fall under a Mains Work Inspection? I know there seems to be a bit of debate on...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:21 am
on property hv lines

Last post by Dan L « Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:29 pm
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by Dan L » Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:59 am

A common situation I see: On property HV lines and poles are owned by customer. The lines supply an on-property network owned TX that supplies...

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Last post by Dan L
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:29 pm
Fault loop Impedance and PSCC Inspection requirement or not?

Last post by DougP « Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:05 am
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by Slovett » Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:21 pm
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Hi,

Is the Earth Fault loop Impedance and Perceptive Short Circuit Current test on Mains a requirement for a Mains Work Inspection?

I was at a...

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Last post by DougP
Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:05 am
Replacing a PV Inverter

Last post by AlecK « Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:25 am
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by PeteRig » Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:46 am
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If a PV Inverter is replaced with the same model eg due to a faulty inverter, does the replacement require certification and inspection?

When I log...

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Last post by AlecK
Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:25 am
Hi Risk Work-EWRB drawing

Last post by PeteRig « Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:10 pm
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by PeteRig » Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:12 am
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Is this drawing correct in regards to the comment about the submain earthing?
Or is this another error by EWRB?

Cheers
Peter

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Last post by PeteRig
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:10 pm
Do regenerate drives needs inspection?

Last post by AlecK « Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:14 am
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by JamieP » Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:23 am

Do drives with a regenerative function count as mains parallel generation, and if so require inspection?

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:14 am
Batteries connected to PV PCE

Last post by AlecK « Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:35 am
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by JamieP » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:25 pm
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Do batteries connected to an inverter fall under mains parallel generation? Or is it simply switchboard through to PCE high risk, PV install high...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:35 am
PV Inspections - what parts are relevant?

Last post by AlecK « Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:28 pm
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by JamieP » Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:12 pm

PEW on PV systems is high risk PEW.

This requires inspection to confirm it complys with it complies with 3000 and 5033. (Unless part 1 design)

Do...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:28 pm
ESR 78D (2)(c) Periodic Assessments in Quarries and Alluvial Mining

Last post by AlecK « Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:43 pm
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by JamieP » Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:50 am

Who is authorised to inspect mining electrical equipment?

I can't find anything clear in the limits of work.
I know the obvious answer is a mining...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:43 pm
Inspection of non-accessable items

Last post by AlecK « Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:59 pm
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by JamieP » Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:19 am

(3) A person who inspects high-risk prescribed electrical work must undertake
whatever tests, visual inspection, or other actions are necessary to...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:59 pm
ROI for two COCs

Last post by AlecK « Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:21 pm
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by Energy » Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:00 pm
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Can an ROI include two separate COCs from different electrical workers for the same installation? ( the high risk work was done in two parts) or does...

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Last post by AlecK
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:21 pm
Got my exam booked

Last post by NoCeilings1985 « Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:18 am

by NoCeilings1985 » Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:18 am

Hi team
Just finished a 2 week inspectors block course. I have booked my exam for a week and a half away, so study study. Does anyone have any tips...

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Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:18 am
MeterBoard Location (AS/NZS3000 - 4.18.3) - Inspector Responsibility or not?

Last post by AlecK « Wed May 04, 2022 2:46 pm
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by Slovett » Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:02 pm
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This is just following on from the previous thread about Inspectors responsibility or not -

MeterBoard locations - (4.18.3)
I've noticed on a lot...

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Last post by AlecK
Wed May 04, 2022 2:46 pm
Signing ESC

Last post by AlecK « Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:31 am
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by PeteRig » Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:14 pm
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Had an interesting one today, the linemans made the final connection at the pillar, (connecting the N & P) for a new connection but would not sign...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:31 am
Same cable for 1 or 3 phase outlets

Last post by AlecK « Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:21 am
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by medistat » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:23 pm

Just wired a farm workshop and ran 5-core 2.5 tps (3 live + N +E) to each of three outlets. MCBs on board are 3 x 20A.

Outlets are all PDL 56 series...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:21 am
Solar inspections ?

Last post by Slovett « Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:41 pm
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by Craig W » Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:44 am

Hi there, getting some pressure in the office to start doing inspections on PV systems, i will be honest its been awhile since i have done one and...

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Last post by Slovett
Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:41 pm
Project Manger Inspecting

Last post by AlecK « Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:41 am
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by PeteRig » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:53 am
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If you are a Project Manager of an electrical project, can you as the PM inspect any hi risk work undertaken on this project or is Project Managing...

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Last post by AlecK
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:41 am
Periodic Assessments for caravan parks

Last post by AlecK « Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:26 am
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by TPower » Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 am
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Periodic Assessments for caravan parks.

My understanding is these can only be assessed IAW ASNZS3001:2008, as per ESR75. Clause 2.7.2 of 3001...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:26 am
Boat eWOF with incorrect polarity on GPO's

Last post by AlecK « Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:44 am
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by GeoffC » Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:40 pm

I have an eWOF to issue on a Leopard 51 Power Cat which is now in NZ indefinitely. Built by Robertson & Caine in South African and wired to the IEC...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:44 am
Inspection after livening

Last post by Dan L « Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:30 pm
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by Biner » Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:34 am

A bit of a interesting one however possibly all to common.

I have been requested by the network and electrician to sign off a house from going from...

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Last post by Dan L
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:30 pm
Solar Off Grid ELV - High risk or not?

Last post by JamieP « Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:18 am
Replies: 3
by JamieP » Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:27 pm
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I see this come up often

No mains parallel
Definitely a PV installation

So the defining factor on being high risk is whether it's PEW or not, I see...

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Last post by JamieP
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:18 am
Buss tie changeover switch main switchboard

Last post by Dan L « Wed May 19, 2021 7:57 pm
Replies: 6
by Dan L » Fri May 14, 2021 4:14 pm

Details

Main switchboard has 2 main switches each with own seperate supply from a separate transformer (1400amps).

There is a bus tie changeover...

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Last post by Dan L
Wed May 19, 2021 7:57 pm
Private network

Last post by AlecK « Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:25 pm
Replies: 11
by PeteRig » Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:10 pm
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Does a private network of a couple hundred dwellings still require inspections for the High Risk work, eg MEN, mains, earthing and electrode to each...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:25 pm
General risk work on mains

Last post by AlecK « Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:20 am
Replies: 5
by Dan L » Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:39 pm

It's my understanding that the following examples of work are general risk.

- moving a main switch to a different position on the switchboard to...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:20 am
Micro hydro

Last post by AlecK « Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:52 am
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by Biner » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:20 pm

Hi everyone

I am wondering whether anyone has inspected a grid tied micro hydro system before? Specifically a powerspout. I have visited a site...

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Last post by AlecK
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:52 am

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