ausie elec

  1. KennyKen

    Wagos In Aus?

    To my fellow Australian or Kiwi Sparks is there any stipulation on using Wagos rather than BP’s in the AS/NZ 3000? Can’t seem to find anything and they’re starting to sell them here.
  2. M

    Earthing Problem?

    Hi Guys, First post here and I am encountering a very weird issue I havent seen before and am struggling to work out. I recently did a few upgrades at a home including a new DB and earth stake. The home is split with half power run under the home and half power and lighting run above the home...
  3. D

    I am a qualified electrician working in Scotland. 27 years old, how easy is it to come to Australia and start working as an electrician?

    Hi there my name is david. I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Up to date and got my 18th edition regulations qualification also. I work in domestic. Done house bashing 1st fix and 2nd fix for years and now mainly do contracts new kitchens. bathrooms and maintenance. How easy is it...
  4. S

    Schneider RCBO to replace MCB

    Hello, I am currently working on a project that previously utilises a charger for a battery system that is connected via single phase 240V AC mains. The existing charger has the 15A inlet running through a 1P 16A schneider MCB with the active line connected to the MCB (with earth and neutral...
  5. R

    Stairway LED advice please

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if I can get some advice on some stairway LED lights. These lights are approx 5 years ago and has all except for one has been failing. Upon closer inspection, I realise the entire housing is wired and the LED component is solder on. I was wondering if its possible to...
  6. P

    VFD tripping breaker

    hey guys had to replace the VFD on my lathe. running off 240v single phase to 3 phase to control the motor in delta config. i wired the new vfd up as per the last one, which is a different brand. hooked up active and neutral, then the ground to the chassis screw, when plugged in instantly trips...
  7. Joe9009

    Where to connect power cord to induction single phase motor 240v

    (I would want it to run clockwise) Any guidance would be much appreciated.
  8. B

    12volt electric step switch

    12 volt switch help.on my motor home has a short somewhere ,I’m thinking maybe in electric step switch. Iv wired a standard rocker switch ,goes back to centre when not pressed .just runs the 12 volt motor for the step. Iv got on the top row of switch ,earth on left and positive on right and just...
  9. S

    Diversity Factor for 3Ph instantaneous Hot Water in AS3000

    Hi, Just a question from AS3000 max demand diversity table C1 for instantaneous hot water. Will it be the same diversity regardless if it is 3Ph or 1Ph or higher current rating or less?
  10. B

    Would an earth rod be beneficial

    Hi Everyone, I have a steel framed shed and noticed it uses the earth from the house via a 10mm 5 core cable. I cant see anywhere where the shed frame is physically earthed, the earth wire in the five core cable goes to the distribution panel in the shed. Should the earth wire also go to the...
  11. S

    Installation Methods

    Please could you comment on this installation on this 240v supply, particularly on the outer sheath stripped back on the orange circular, any reference to AS 3000 would be appreciated
  12. I

    Kiwi Sparky's in Aussie

    G'day - am after some registration advice under the TTMA - anyone have info? will be greatly appreciated.
  13. L

    Switching maintained emg lights

    How do i go about wiring maintained emgs that switch on with lighting controlled by a sensor ? There will also be a test kit.
  14. M

    Moving to the uk

    Hey guys My partner and I will be moving to England in a few months for around a year or so. I'm a fully qualified electrician in Australia and I'm aware of the steps I need to take to become qualified in the UK. I was just wondering if I could get a job doing security cams or door access...
  15. X

    Looking to emigrate, how's best?

    Hello guys, I'm currently working in the UK as a Electrical Maintenance engineer in the food industry. Me and my partner are talking about a move to Australia or New Zealand and there seems to be plenty of jobs when I've looked but I'm not sure where to start. I'm only BTEC level 3 qualified...
  16. B

    Cable length calculation

    Hi people, I'm carrying out an online course to gain my qld electrical licence. Been a good while since calculating cable length using equations and regs books. Can anyone guide me to the correct equations please Thanks in advance
  17. G

    what Can a restricted licence holder do? And can’t do (south aus)

    What can a restricted licence holder do? And can’t do? (South aus)
  18. Y

    240v Switchboard in Campervan

    Hey everyone, new to the forum and was hoping for some advice. I'm planing the 240v install on my Toyota coaster camper van and am trying to figure out the switch board. I will have a main in from a campsite hook up and also an inverter from the batteries. I want to wire it so that the air...
  19. R

    RCD and Elements

    To whom may know the current standards, if I have a element that is connected to the body of a machine, do I need an rcd in line. As the elements give a slight leakage and trip my test rcd. Do all heating elements have leakage?
  20. Dan

    Aussie members give us a shout

    If you're an Australian member give us a shout. The forum is now open to you. We hand you guys the keys at midnight UK time so the floor is yours until Midnight AU's time. :)
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