Are there any laws against changing timers and thermostats etc?
Anyone know where to get one cheap?
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TeaLeaf: That doesnt mention getting a leccy to check it. And how would they have proof?
So if a part fails on an old appliance its cost prohibitive to get a leccy to check it so it may as well go into the bin. All for plug and play components.
Seems ludicrous.
Should apply to PCs as well? My CPU died, oh have to get the leccy in to check it over. See what I mean?
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TeaLeaf: yeah i read that, thats part i find strange when you can buy the parts on line. they simply pull out and push back in again. im not rewiring anything.
so I HAVE to have a sparky check it over, will cost me more than the fridge is worth.
i can understand the need for regulations when changing wiring etc, but when it just slots in, seems a bit much.
now im wondering how much will cost to take to the tip.
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gregmcc:
80 (1) (g) the work is, before connection to a power supply, tested and certified, in accordance with regulations, by a registered person who holds a current practising licence issued under this Act that authorises that person to test and certify prescribed electrical work.
I guess you didn't read too far.
80 Exemption for maintenance of domestic appliances
(2)Subsection (1)(g) applies only if required by regulations.
"90 Testing appliances after certain work done on them
(1)A person must comply with subclause (2) before releasing an appliance from his or her control if the person has—
(a)done any prescribed electrical work on the appliance; or
(b)done any work on the appliance that may affect its electrical safety.
(2)The person must test the appliance and either—
(a)confirm that it is electrically safe in accordance with the following:
(i)in the case of prescribed electrical work done in reliance on section 80 of the Act (exemption for maintenance of domestic appliances): ECP 50:"
TeaLeaf: Yeah thats the crazy thing, Im not even doing any wiring vs high voltage wiring of a home lightswitch etc, Im replacing a plug in component. Seems ridiculous to need a sparky to check over what is a replaceable component that an appliamce parts store is prepared to sell me and has said I can do myself.
I thought thats what subsection 2 was.
Only got 6 months from $130, just seems like such an eco waste to throw away a fridge but Im not spending $300 fixing it.
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TeaLeaf: Bung does that mean via subsection 2, anyone can do the work but must test it is working before releasing it?
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