Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Battery - Lead Acid

2

Are there different requirements for Gel or AGM batteries?
Must there be access to the battery?

Battery - All

8

Do I need a fuse or circuit breaker for a battery?
Do I need a spill tray on a battery mounted internally or externally?
Do I need to secure a battery?
Does every battery require electrical protection?
How far do I need to be from other services e. g. gas, diesel, water?
How many conductors may I put on a terminal?
What are the considerations for mounting a battery outside - chassis mount?
What is the maximum DC voltage I can install?
What's the smallest battery I can use?

Battery - Lithium

7

Can I switch battery types (for example - remove Lead Acid/GEL/AGM and install LiFePO4)?
Do all battery types need a spill tray?
How do I commission or test a Lithium Ion battery?
How important is IP rating to Lithium Batteries?
What do the IP ratings mean?
What enclosure do I need for a Lithium battery?
Which Lithium battery is approved for use?

Switchboard

2

Do circuit breakers need to be dual pole?
Do RCDs (Residual current device - Safety switch) have to be dual pole?

Verification

3

Do I need to perform verification (testing) of the installation?
Do I need to record verification (testing)?
Must I inspect all the electrical systems?

Cable

2

Can I have cable in contact with polystyrene or polyurethane?
How do I verify cables etc inside walls?

Low Voltage

1

What is Low Voltage (LV)?

Extra Low Voltage

1

What is Extra Low voltage (ELV)?

Appliance

4

Can I fit a 3 pin plug to an appliance which is designed for permanent connection?
Can I take a 3 pin plug off an appliance and direct wire it?
How must I electrically isolate appliances?
Must every switch or power point (socket outlet) be dual pole?

General

1

How do I access a copy of the Standard?

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