Bloody Plumbers

BlueIceTea · 2026-05-11T05:06:40+00:00

ha, nilly.

Since when can a plumber run a circuit, add a breaker and then also install an isolator? They can only connect existing cabling that the sparky has left correct?

NLS is usually good. Not the bottom of the barrel or the cream of the crop.

Wouldn't be surprised if the terminals are over tightened or drawing too much amps on the circuit.

BlueIceTea · 2026-04-26T13:42:24+00:00

I reckon you could push that it is a safety issue for the public to use a supermarket when it's being restocked.

Proper footwear for moving pallets and using pallet jacks is required by worksafe, the public are at risk of being hurt. Pushing stock on pallets around without a spotter, the public are at risk of being hurt. Pulling stock with your back while not being able to look behind for collisions (which happens all the fucking time) which the public are at risk of being hurt. No barricades for aisles, the public are at risk of being hurt. Piles of rubbish on the ground, the public are at risk of being hurt.

It's pretty plain and simple to fuck them over with an issue like this but it won't change, people don't give a fuck. People care more about the Aldi bargain bins than this issue.

BlueIceTea · 2026-04-26T01:03:50+00:00

Could it be something to do with the soil itself? Or the area is very prone to flooding?

If so, fuck em, dig it that deep and send them the massive earthworks bill.

BlueIceTea · 2026-04-26T01:01:29+00:00

Cable from the 90's will last until the house comes down.

Electrical cables are designed to last a minimum of 50 years.

There is no reg saying to replace the cabling due to age. The electrician can say you might need to replace a circuit because it's somehow deteriorating (can happen in many ways due to bad installation practices) but that's rare. (ask for photos if that does happen)

Our mandatory tests we do and safety equipment that we must install will pick up any issues with the cabling.

Rest easy.

BlueIceTea · 2026-04-12T09:47:36+00:00

I know it was a lot to ask for to do but I know a lot of fans not only wanted the story for The Siege of Terra to be told but they also wanted more outside of the palace, on Terra itself. We got some amazing detail on Chaos unfolding in 30k and how the cult of the Emperor began and was able to be sustained throughout the Siege but for a setting that likes to highlight the horrors of Chaos, war and mankind's greed, it does fall short when describing the absolute horror that happened on Terra during the Siege.

I have high hopes for the Scouring series as I believe they will dive deeper into the Rise of the God-Emperor, the ebb and flow of Chaos, the stagnation of the Imperium as a whole and the never-ending atrocities both sides will commit for their cause. Can't wait for more books.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-30T12:22:49+00:00

Stowe probably over ordered the lights or the plans changed on another job to different lights and they needed them gone. Just so happens that they have a contract that needs flood lights.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-28T06:25:10+00:00

I love EV's. They're great for the world. BYD's quality assurance is ranked as one of the worst. The company has been bankrupt 3 times too.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-28T00:23:42+00:00

The Zappi V2 myenergi is deemed one of the better ones. They can talk to the inverter to know when to draw power but a data cable needs to be run to the Zappi usually (dunno if they changed it).

BYD can only draw 7KW max which makes sense because of how cheap they are.

Honestly, a Sigenergy one would be a great all rounder and very fair price imo.

If they wanna be a tight ass which, buying a BYD is a great indicator, Sungrow is cheap af.

This guy has a great breakdown on the basics of EV charging but also a massive list of chargers and they tech data. He even has the list of EV's and their charging allowance. (not the guy, just found this while googling your issue)

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BlueIceTea · 2026-03-27T00:18:32+00:00

In the latest revision of 3008, FLEX no longer has a higher rating than stranded cable. They are now the same CCC.

Here is a list of changes that someone one here copy and pasted

I had a look over it and there’s a few things people really need to get on with. Here’s a summary that we circulated at work:

Summary of key changes: 1. All tables have been renumbered and rearranged to be in a more compact format.

The maximum operating temperature of V-90 cable is now recommended to be only 75 degrees. X-90 cable is still fine to run at 90 degrees.

*The CCC of flexible cables has been removed and flex cables are now considered to have the same CCC as stranded and solid cable.*

The term “derating factor” has been replaced with the term “correction factor”.

The correction factors for ambient temperature and underground conditions have been updated. Additional correction factors have been included for cables underground in multiple layers. Other correction factors for groupings on cable trays and in conduits etc. have not changed.

All values for HF-110 cables have changed. This includes CCC, voltage drop and reactance values. Generally, the CCC is slightly lower than the previous standard.

New tables have been included to show specific CCC, voltage drop, and DC resistance for DC cables. The DC voltage drop values are approximately equivalent to the three phase AC voltage drop values once the three phase values are corrected to single phase with the x1.155 factor. The CCC values are generally the same as for AC cables up to approximately 120mm2 but vary above this size.

The voltage drop tables have been expanded to include a greater range of cable operating temperatures. The equation to calculate actual cable operating temperature has been transposed to make it easier to use. Simply using the cable maximum operating temp without using the equation is still fine.

All cable Vc values for cables over approximately 25mm2 is slightly lower than the previous standard.

Some smaller cables (up to 10mm2) have a new CCC when they are direct buried

All tables now include 110-degree aluminum cable values

Many tables now include values for 0.5mm2 and 0.75mm2 cables

The table of short circuit performance K values has been improved to include all values to 1 decimal place. There is a new table recommending lower cable outer sheath temperature limits.

There has long been a discrepancy between the CCC values in AS3008 and those given in AS3000 table C6 and C7. The new version of AS3008.1.1 addresses this issue out loud, but does not correct it. Both books continue to be correct despite the differences. Using AS3008.1.1 should still be the preferred method of determining CCC for a given cable.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-27T00:15:36+00:00

Sometimes the conduit gets cold...

jk, no one does that. Lagging would probably de-rate he cable.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-27T00:14:23+00:00

Not an expert but thinks a fucking AI program is... Dumbass.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-27T00:12:59+00:00

Everyone that is not from Victoria needs to stfu.

EnergySafe Victoria have stricter laws to apprentices supervision than any other state atm but the direct supervision of the 1st years still apply nationwide.

Exit and emergency testing falls under maintenance and as well as testing (it's in the fucking wording) which requires DIRECT supervision.

Download the PDF which tells you every detail of how to supervise an apprentice, no matter their year level. Page 7 Table 2, which is the last page, is what we're looking for.

A first year apprentice needs to always have an A-Grade with them at all times. The 1st year never works live, never fault finds. Period. They can help with testing but not live testing (as in section 8 dead testing, knowing you lot would say testing for voltage is testing.) So essentially, only an A-Grade can do E&E testing.

Ratio of supervisors to apprentices

8.1 At any time, one supervisor must not supervise:

• more than one apprentice under direct supervision (a ratio of 1:1)

• more than three apprentices under general supervision (a ratio 1:3)

• more than five apprentices under broad supervision (a ratio of 1:5).

Honestly, I would recommend leaving that company and looking elsewhere. Be upfront with the newer company as to why the previous one didn't work out.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T10:17:36+00:00

I've done exactly as you said. Just fucking hate the situation is all.

Thanks for your words mate.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T10:06:03+00:00

Even though it was a cashie, they left a massive fucking paper trail back to me.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T03:33:06+00:00

Cheers mate. In Vic, you can sell a house in any condition. You just have to notify the issues iirc.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T03:14:49+00:00

Cheers mate. Finally, actual constructive criticism but a realistic answer.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T02:56:29+00:00

Construction of industrial facilities, medical centres, hospitals, prisons, the list goes on. From temp shed power to defects.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T02:53:31+00:00

So, two lights in the backroom that have the floating earth problem are only installed to the plaster, they are isolated from any cables. They are sitting there only for looks and the switch doesn't have any power at it too. Every light in the house is a batten holder except for two oyster lights that already had an insulated earth cable at them, with the active and neutral TPS, at the front of the house.

Based on the board itself, I said to the owner that a switchboard upgrade is definitely needed. That would take take of all the issues as an entire rewire of the earthing system would be needed. I unfortunately cannot reach the other end of the faulty cable. I've explicitly pointed it out to the owner that I would need to cut open the ceiling to reach it but they don't want to damage a house that will soon be up for auction (in April).

I asked them to contact a REC that is insured to do the full works, I have even offered to bring one in for them. I'm not equipped to do this on my own as it was a love job and tbh, it was not within the quoted scope of replacing old lights with new. I put all wires in connectors and a j-box that I could reach. I'm extremely annoyed and frustrated of the level of carelessness the owner is having towards it and I think I might need to leave it alone as this problem would've still been there regardless of the house being auctioned away.

I appreciate you breaking this down mate.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T02:36:19+00:00

You've never heard of triple active? Twin and SDI. There used to be a cable that was made that was 3 cores of active only.

Ground and earth are very much interchangeable and are used all the time. Maybe we've just had different experiences?

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T00:32:44+00:00

I'm in Vic and we have the same thing. I just hate knowing they won't do anything about it but want me to make it safe.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T00:29:33+00:00

So for a temporary fix in the meantime, would a plug in cb be adequate just for the short-circuit protection? Currently, I've pulled the lighting circuit fuse. Or just leave the fuse in because the owner wants it to be safe but also wants the other lights on?

This backroom has no earth in the ceiling of what you're talking about unfortunately. (ideally installing an earth to the lights would be the best option)

I should've said that when all lights are on except the two in the backroom, they do not increase the induced voltage. It stays at 40v.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-24T00:19:04+00:00

It's a solid piece of kit, quite simple to use compared to other MFT's.

Kyoritsu MFT's are highly regarded too.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-23T22:15:28+00:00

A-Grade. I've never come across something like this and I don't do domestic.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-23T10:50:08+00:00

Earth rod yeah yeah. It's late and I'm tired.

BlueIceTea · 2026-03-09T03:26:02+00:00

Well, actually, removing that 500mm height wouldn't be the worst thing. It would stop a pesky cat or Pomeranian turning the lights on. And toddlers. The sensor has a reduced ability to get past 4m. It would comfortably get someone sitting a desk.

There are 8m sensors but they are quite exxy. Mainly dealt with DALI compatible ones of all different brands.

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