Just because you can buy an appliance at the local Bunnings store, doesn't mean that you can install it yourself. This article explores the warranty of your appliance should you install it yourself.
Category: Safety
Homeowners often think they can buy products at Bunnings and install the products themselves. But can they? Is it legal? And what might be the consequences?
On looking over the switchboard, I found a host of problems. This ultimately meant that the customer needed to upgrade their switchboard and consumer mains before any further additions are made. But why?
Section 8 of the Wiring Rules - AS/NZS 3000:2018 - lists of series of tests that all installations, additions and alterations to your electrical system must comply with. These tests are mandatory. Did the electrician you last used do these mandatory tests? What are they, and what do they mean…
Main switches are often overlooked by electricians, but there are serious consequences if they are.
Don't want to read the long discussion? ...go straight to the conclusion Yep it's another one about compliance, but with a slight twist! I have just finished a moderately large job for a client. It was for some outside lights and required some modifications to their switchboard - and this is where it gets interesting! … Continue reading The Rules…
It couldn't be... Well things could be worse, but not much... When an electrical contractor does work at your premises, they are supposed to carry out certain checks under Section 8 of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018). These include checking the current carrying capacity of the consumer mains and whether the new installation is compliant. … Continue reading Not another one…
I guess this work wasn't checked... This is the connection of a circuit breaker for an air conditioner I recently had the unfortunate experience of investigating. Hmmm... Houston, I think there's a problem here? Can you see what the problem is? Hmmm... Is this connected properly? I am not sure!!! Whoops, this air conditioning installer … Continue reading Uh Oh
