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Thread ID: 50532	2004-10-23 15:11:00	Studying Monitor & Printer Repairs	Captive (3159)	Press F1

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284003	2004-10-25 03:48:00	> So without studying all the regs. quoted in the thread. > Am I legally allowed to build a computer from > scratch? Am I allowed to carry out minor upgrades or repairs. > eg. add ram, fit new hard drive, replace my psu. > Further to above. Am I allowed to build a radio set? > Can I repair my TV? Can I pull my Play Station apart and fix it? > (or render it beyond repair) I already answered that Jack. In simple terms, you are allowed to work on your own electronic equipment without restraint, and you can do limited household electrical work, but you cannot install new electrical wiring and connect it to the switchboard. You can electrocute yourself with complete immunity from prosecution, provided you follow the guidelines laid down for any necessary testing. Injuring members of your family might bring charges though. You cannot render your playstation (or any other electrical appliance) beyond repair in such a way that it presents an electrical hazard to others, and you might be taking a risk selling anything you make without first having it checked for electrical safety. I wouldn't get all het up about it though if I were you, any changes will apply to persons working in trade and are unlikely to affect you. Cheers Billy 8-{)	Billy T (70)
284004	2004-10-25 03:51:00	I originally started this as wondering about monitor and printer repairs. I am quite happy with where it has side tracked to :-) Godfather: do you know where to get the information for safety test standards, and you say its to follow 'good practise' or regulation standards rather than requiring a cert. is this correct? I actually started a topic awhile ago about regulation, maybe this post has gone more towards that cause than the original intended one did, fair enough though I have thought in order for gain there will always be some loss, perhaps its about deciding whether the gain is worth the loss, something various people may have to deal with alot e.g. govt implementation. Because the losses are incurred upon various units such units may become displeased, which could include all of us at times i would suppose although specifics may vary	Captive (3159)
284005	2004-10-25 03:57:00	Billy T >> To carry out monitor and printer repairs you require registration as an Electrical Service Technician and a current Practicing License. Is there courses usually titled 'Electrical Service Technician' or is it like a psuedo term spreading across multiple areas?	Captive (3159)
284006	2004-10-25 04:46:00	> Godfather: do you know where to get the information > for safety test standards, and you say its to follow > 'good practise' or regulation standards rather than > requiring a cert. is this correct? Thats all in the thread above, if you study the Q and A AS/NZS 3760 can be obtained from Standards New Zealand. Its not free, but can be purchased on line. To apply it correctly you need the required test equipment and you need to be a "competent person". That means you have been trained how to do the tests by a Registered Electrician, Inspector or Service Technician. That allows you to test for safety, but NOT to perform repairs to 230v equipment that is considered prescribed work (inside a power supply for example) >Is there courses usually titled 'Electrical Service Technician' or is it like a >psuedo term spreading across multiple areas? That is a trade qualification, involving formal trade training plus the required examinations. look here (www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz)	godfather (25)
284007	2004-10-25 05:20:00	Upon futher consideration,research and an orange milkshake....I see this as a good move,(apart from the cash) Think ill start making moves to get one of these sorted immediatly.	metla (154)
284008	2004-10-25 05:58:00	Adding to Godfather's comments, there are EST A courses offered at Polytechs all over New Zealand. It has a very specific course content and it is not an arduous exercise by any means as it is deigned to be taken by people from all types of occupations. The only thing they have in common is that they all need to do some electrical work from time to time. Cheers Billy 8-{)	Billy T (70)
284009	2004-10-30 17:59:00	Just for this post and my other one on Computer Repair Standards: It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it. Upton Sinclair (1878 - 1969) [Not that I or anyone else is immune]	Captive (3159)
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