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IMPORTANT: Please note that nobody on this forum should be seeking or providing advice to people who are not competent in their field. If you live...
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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...
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I wrote this in another forum, so hope it might help a few out! I am quite often asked "what is it you need to do to get a work visa for...
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So earlier this year I obtained a large machine with a couple of 3 phase motors in it, and the rest single phase. I bought a VFD, correctly wired...
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Hi guys, I'm trying to find a definitive answer on the use of 1.5mm 2C+E for power points in a transportable structure which is fed by a 15A inlet...
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If so, I'm in town for a couple of weeks and would love to pick your brains over a coffee or beer.... Drop me a DM!
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Quick question for the average Australian Electrician (Not large company). For normal consumer/single home dwelling: Is the AS/NZS 3000:2018 with...
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I have a stand alone generator on site in a factory which will supply a machine rated at 900Amps. Do I need to common up N or E to the Main DB? I...
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Long shot but thought I’d try, have a lighting circuit that trips the RCD as soon as the neutral touches the neutral bar for said RCD. Bypass that...
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Replace of 45amp Fuse with 50amp CB on 10mm2 cable? Is this okay because of the 0.9 derating of fuse to overloads and because 10mm2 can handle...
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Can 50A B type circuit breaker be coordinated with upstream 50A C type circuit breaker to trip earlier on shorts and current overloads?
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Does AS/NZS 3000 require to earth metal wall box behind switch or socket outlet?
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BH Electrics, is growing our team. Located in beautiful Port Douglas, Far North Queensland provides electrical solutions to commercial...
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Hey guys, thinking of relocating my sub board in my unit to a new location. Does the cable from the main switch Board to the sub board need to be...
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Hello, I am hoping this is in the correct forum. To start, I acquired a film processing machine that runs on 3 phase. Now before getting the...
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So i have wired up my VFD, turned it on and all funstions appear to be running. So reading the instruction manual i get that i have to program...
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Good day, I would like to ask what the experience is on vertical heated towel rail installations as opposed to the heated ladder rails. What are...
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Is it a must to glue PVC joins that are above ground?
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We are hosting a hands on technical session on Wireless for Electricians @ Parramatta (Sydney) on 15th of Feb staring @ 1:30pm, followed by drinks...
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Hi. I have seen these transformer like things on the higher voltage powerlines when I go to regional areas in NSW and I was wondering what they...
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Many devices with motors in them now have electronic controls, e.g. "inverter" aircons/fridges. Many include include soft-start and power-factor...
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I have been requested to lock a PowerPoint on for a freezer. so it cant be turned off or unplugged. The only way I can think to do this is a...
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Had to replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. The New Light Switch is wired different from the old one but appears to work ok Can someone...
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Is earthing stakes mandatory here in Australia, for mobile lighting towers in mining?
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Hi everyone, I need some advice please. I'm thinking of buying a few of these for the house...
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Hi all. I just wanted to see if anyone has had issues with Fans on the same lighting Cct as LED strip lights. I have a job where the fan mech on...
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How are you supposed to watertight seal pvc conduit adapters (plain to screw) when penetrating a weatherproof junction box?
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Hi I asked this on my own forum, but someone pointed me here as a better bet. I had a new 3.5kW aircon installed and was very surprised to find...
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Can you do a installation for family in Qld and not need a contractors licence?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Any Electrical Engineer from NZ or Australia that can assist me with my CV
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Hi just wondering how most are testing fault loop impedance and which testing units are best
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My air conditioner leaking condensation? What should I do? Should I be worried?
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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