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    Voltage drop when transformer on site

    I've got what may be a stupid question but the only answer that I can come up with is 'because it says so in AS 3000', is there a reason why you only get 5% voltage drop when your transformer is on the site but not dedicated to the site? To me, the physics would suggest that it should be no...
  2. noidea

    Suspected extreme low frequency modulation

    Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I'm not sure how to explain what I'm experiencing but from my research I suspect my problems are coming from extreme low frequency modulation or some type of emp device. Other than physical symptoms I experience myself, some of the strange electrical...
  3. M

    20amp RCBO neutral fly wire only 1.5mm

    Why does a 20amp RCBO come with only a 1.5mm neutral flywire when you are driving a 2.5mm power circuit. Aren't you creating a choke, & potential voltage drop. I appreciate it can carry 20amps but it doesn't make sense to me
  4. ozgyrex

    3 phase lead-in minimum gauge

    Hi guys, We're starting a build in Queensland of an all electric house and will have some pretty large loads so we're hooking up a 3-phase supply. Some of the large loads include a 22kW 3 phase electric vehicle charger, 3 phase ducted A/C, heat pump pool heater, heat pump HWS, induction cooktop...
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    Equipotential Bond Current showing on Clamp meter earthing

    Hi has anybody come across current up to 3 amps showing on water bond? 0 volts, no amps on main earth just water bond? I put a clamp Meyer to check...
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    Any Electrical Engineer from NZ or Australia that can assist me with my CV

    Any Electrical Engineer from NZ or Australia that can assist me with my CV
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    Dangers of Smart Meters Know the Truth

    Dangers of Smart Meters Know the Truth It's about time you know the Truth, Say No to Smart Metres. Put everything aside take the time to read and watch the video, your health and your Family's health depends on you, Research the Truth know the Facts, and Fight back. Smart metres are detrimental...
  8. J

    mechanical protection

    Hi all, I know there is a reg on minimum height of mechanical protection i just CANNOT find it in AS 3000. Example - Conduit running down a wall into an underground requires cover guard, theres a reg that says that cover guard must be up to 1000mm can anyone help me? ive been been back and...
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    Melted Double Adapter and Power Drops

    Hi, just found this forum! I'm in Australia Maybe people here can suggest what may be causing a power issue I have. Appreciate any suggestions, thanks. Problem: I've had an ongoing issue where power points in the house are losing power randomly for a moment and then coming back on. Its like...
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    Outdoor lights not working

    I have 2 double outdoor led lights on a dimmer. Over xmas the lights flickered then went out. I thought one of the wires came loose, i checked all connections, all ok. Will a faulty dimmer cause this? or is the power board likely to be the problem? A bit hard to get a sparky at this time of...
  11. dexnow

    Fault Passage Indicator

    Hello all. I just signed up to this forum hoping to find subject matter experts. I hope I have come to the right place. I am part of a project where we are trying to address the below problem statement put out by an Energy company. (Not retailers) Limited visibility of network status beyond...
  12. T

    Fault loop impedance testers

    Hi just wondering how most are testing fault loop impedance and which testing units are best
  13. M

    Single phase but 2 cable in one fuse

    Hi everyone There is a switch board which is single phase, but when you look at the back you will see 2, 16mm cable go to the fuse(red and white). What is that for ? I haven't seen before. And the black and blue cable goes to the service neutral link !!! In Australia 3 phase color is Red White...
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    Old switchboard

    Hi I have a question. When you want to do an electrical work on a switchboard and you realize that some cables are which are not double insulated are bare out of enclosure, do you have to fix it ? Does it consider a fault for the last electrician working on the switchboard even if it wasn't your...
  15. ductcleaningportlandpro

    My air conditioner leaking condensation?

    My air conditioner leaking condensation? What should I do? Should I be worried?
  16. R

    Cable size for a switch and power socket

    Hi everyone, i am planning to add a switch going to one socket and from That switch add a socket to plug in the downlights.! since socket use 2.5mm cable and lights uses 1.5mm cables, not sure what cable should i use for this product. Not also sure if i need any fuse in between.!! Any help...
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    Adding a portable petrol backup generator to the main switch board.

    Hi, I want to add a change over switch so that a portable backup petrol generator can be used when grid power goes down. As it has in Victoria. On referring to AS/NZS 3010:2017 to connect a portable generator. Figure 4.3 on page 57 shows a 1 pole Circuit Breaker in the active wire between the...
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    Solar and hot water

    Looking for advice. I have a 5kv solar system. My inverter is currently showing output of just under 3000 w. In the past my energex qld meter would tell me that the solar was giving grid excess after the inverter was reading over 1400w that was with pool pump and hotwater on. They came and put a...
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    How do I trigger this to check the controller?

    My projector screen was in storage for a few years when I tried to lower it, no go. An electrician bypassed the trigger and controller connected it to mains and the motor still works. How can I check if its the wall trigger or the controller with a multimater and how do I find replacements. I...
  20. F

    Please check wiring for Battery backup light

    Hi. Can someone let me know if this is right? I have a Led light which has emergency battery backup. Trying to figure out if what I have worked out is right. Top A in the picture goes to the EM Basic Emergency module which has Lin written on it which says is switched line in the manual. Blue...

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