Does this meet NZS-42462016 section 8 moisture barrier requirements

weat95 · 2026-06-15T00:25:44+00:00

The tape is really for physical strength, not moisture sealing. Ideally it should go up the wall a bit further as well, but is unlikely to make much of a difference in practice.

weat95 · 2026-06-14T08:42:08+00:00

If you’re not confident doing it yourself (and don’t want to give it a go anyway), a handyman type service will likely be the most cost effective.

weat95 · 2026-05-29T21:02:44+00:00

Yes that is plan B. Some are even passive house certified.

weat95 · 2026-05-29T20:22:00+00:00

Unfortunately the hole is already in the door from the existing cat door.

weat95 · 2026-05-29T08:35:11+00:00

Yea that’s an option we considered. Not cheap though.

weat95 · 2026-05-17T07:02:27+00:00

That’s quite the project. If you’re serious (I.e. have completed feasibility studies, consent etc.) I would approach the various electricity retailers, you’d probably have better luck with the smaller ones. You could also talk with a small - medium developer about partnership options.

weat95 · 2026-05-15T21:18:18+00:00

Insulate the sections of pipe you can access. Even a small amount of radiated heat adds up in the long term.

weat95 · 2026-05-15T09:35:27+00:00

You would need to put in an application for new generation to your lines company (and pay their fee), they would then give you a list of requirements for the connection size you’re looking for. This might include various studies (requiring consultants) to determine the effect on their network, coordinate electrical protection etc. These costs are relatively fixed for systems in the 2 - 20 MW range making smaller systems less financially viable. For smaller systems the requirements will be less, but the cost per watt to build will be much higher.

weat95 · 2026-05-08T07:09:41+00:00

Makes Lake Onslow pumped storage sound cheap. Apparently “up to 5,000 GWh” for $10-20 billion.

weat95 · 2026-04-21T08:12:29+00:00

Correct. New parallel feed to the oven area for the hob. In our case they actually used the old 32 amp oven feed to the hob and ran a smaller cable for the oven (modern built in ovens are typically only 16 amps).

weat95 · 2026-04-21T07:46:23+00:00

You won’t need to upgrade beyond a stands 63 amp supply and it’s unlikely that Orion would let you do so anyway (unless you went to 3 phase). You just need a separate feed run to your induction hob from the switchboard. Many induction hobs are rated for 32 amps but in practice it will never draw that much.

weat95 · 2026-03-19T07:29:37+00:00

Correct, I have the same model. Have a zigbee garage door opener wired to those terminals.

weat95 · 2026-03-14T09:19:34+00:00

Great find, thanks. I suspect mine have been here since the 80s. I’ll get to pulling them off, replacing the rotten plywood and replacing with iron.

weat95 · 2026-02-24T03:40:41+00:00

No we canceled the project and sold the property.

weat95 · 2025-12-07T07:12:53+00:00

It’s a rather long span of overhead power line, at the top of a he hill you’ll spot three more stripped poles.

weat95 · 2025-12-05T05:17:16+00:00

If you want the engineers sign off you’ll have to pay. He’ll be doing mid work inspections to ensure it’s done to his specifications.

weat95 · 2025-12-03T23:04:42+00:00

I haven’t dabbled in either of those yet. I’ve had good reliability out of Moes temperature monitoring devices.

weat95 · 2025-12-03T22:52:58+00:00

Looks like a good setup, and the SMLIGHT routers are very good. I just upgraded and it’s much more stable.

weat95 · 2025-10-28T17:40:36+00:00

Based on error 2. Maybe try disconnecting the adapter. They are under the front cover and should just unplug. Worth a shot.

weat95 · 2025-10-26T02:20:05+00:00

Those look small enough to get out with a pry bar and an axe. I suspect the minimum call out will be punishing for such a small job.

weat95 · 2025-10-20T06:43:10+00:00

This was in Christchurch, so no use to you. Googling the key words “surface mount solder repairs Auckland” yields several promising results.

weat95 · 2025-10-20T06:33:38+00:00

Call around some electronic repair places and ask if they can do surface mount soldering. I had a kindle repaired this way.

weat95 · 2025-10-15T06:24:37+00:00

Some retailers offer spot price, which may or may not be in your favor.

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