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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
using 6mm as mains tails in a domestic DB

Last post by JamieP « Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:48 am
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by bennettst » Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:28 pm
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Hi Everyone

Hey can someone show me where in any wiring Reg's is it ok to use a 6mm as mains tails from the main switch to the meter and then from...

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Last post by JamieP
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:48 am
Existing water pipe earth

Last post by Dan L « Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:34 am
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by Dan L » Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:30 am

A main switchboard has been relocated.

The new main switchboard and mains will comply with current standards.

However the main earth is water pipe...

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Last post by Dan L
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:34 am
VERIFICATION OF MARINE

Last post by AlecK « Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:52 am
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by Fatboy » Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:15 pm
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I'm in the process of verification of a marina. Found this which is part of a dry dock, located on the marina. My first thought was how do you...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:52 am
When do COC/ROI/ESC become active

Last post by AlecK « Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:37 am
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by Dan L » Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:06 pm

Bit of a strange question but at which point does a ROI become active.

Is it when the last peice of required Information is filled out as per esr...

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Last post by AlecK
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:37 am
WoEF

Last post by AlecK « Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:06 pm
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by Zedess » Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:20 pm

Curly one, is carrying out a WoEF, PEW.

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:06 pm
Esr 70

Last post by Dan L « Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:22 pm
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by Dan L » Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:33 am

In regards to esr 70.

Is it an inspectors responsibility to go in the roof space and check how the mains have been installed?

I am currently going...

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Last post by Dan L
Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:22 pm
Does replacement of a fitting in a medical installation require inspection

Last post by Dan L « Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:07 pm
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by Dan L » Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:42 pm

In regards to 6.3 (3003). and ESR 60

To me reads like if an entire light fitting was replaced it would constitute an alteration. ( as a complete...

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Last post by Dan L
Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:07 pm
Medical

Last post by Dan L « Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:27 am
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by Dan L » Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:16 pm

As3003

Questions 1
The space shown in Figure 2 extending 1500 mm around all possible patient locations in a
cardiac-protected electrical area....

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Last post by Dan L
Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:27 am
3003 section 9 medical

Last post by Dan L « Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:27 am
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by Dan L » Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:55 pm

3003

SECTION 9 ROUTINE INSPECTION AND
TESTING OF CARDIAC-PROTECTED AND
BODY-PROTECTED ELECTRICAL AREAS

(a) ensuring that all electrical...

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Last post by Dan L
Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:27 am
ESR 71(4) Inspection of prescribed electrical work

Last post by Whk_Tech « Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:01 pm
Replies: 4
by Whk_Tech » Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:47 pm
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ESR 71(4)
The person who inspects a new installation must ensure that he or she is given a copy of any declaration of conformity relating to the...

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Last post by Whk_Tech
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:01 pm
Transportable Construction Site Shed

Last post by PeteRig « Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:45 pm
Replies: 2
by PeteRig » Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:43 am

Hi guys, does a transportable construction shed on a construction site connected by an appliance inlet required a WoEF as per AS/NZS 3001 appendix C,...

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Last post by PeteRig
Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:45 pm
New Switchboard

Last post by AlecK « Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:04 pm
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by pph25 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:02 am

Hi everyone,

I have a main switch board which a formica panel containing metering and porcelin fuses.

I am looking at removing existing fuses and...

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Last post by AlecK
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:04 pm

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