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How CableHero Ensures Calculations and Results are AS/NZS 3008 and 3000 Compliant

Posted on August 13, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

The AS/NZS 3008 and AS/NZS 3000 help ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of electrical installations in Australia. These standards govern cable sizing, installation practices, and overall system performance, reducing energy loss and preventing electrical hazards. In particular, cable sizi...

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How Cable Sizing Impacts Grouped Cables and Conduits

Posted on June 27, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

One of the most overlooked yet important factors when designing an electrical system is the way cable sizing affects grouped cables and conduits. Grouping multiple cables or running them through a single conduit increases heat buildup, which reduces current-carrying capacity and compromises system p...

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How to Choose the Right Cable Size for Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations

Posted on June 26, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

Selecting the correct cable size for commercial and industrial electrical installations helps ensure safety, performance, and compliance with Australian standards. By using an undersized cable, it can lead to overheating, equipment damage, or energy inefficiency. For large-scale electrical systems, ...

General Information, Educational, Tips & Guides

Factors to Consider When You Need Larger Cables

Posted on June 22, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

When it comes to cable sizing, safety and system performance are important to consider. A wrong-sized cable may lead to overheating, excessive voltage drop, or even fire hazards. While regulations provide baseline requirements, there are cases where you need to go beyond the minimum standard and opt...

General Information, Educational

Fault Current and Cable Sizing: What Every Electrician Should Know

Posted on June 19, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

As an electrician or engineer, selecting the right cable for your installation goes beyond simply matching the cable to the expected load. You also need to make sure the cable can safely handle fault conditions without damage. Fortunately, a reliable cable sizing calculator can simplify this process...

Educational

Applying AS NZS 3000 Standards for Voltage Drop in Electrical Design

Posted on May 1, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

The AS NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, formally titled AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations, define the minimum requirements for low-voltage electrical systems. These rules apply to the safe design, construction, and verification of installations across Australia and New Zealand. A fundamental aspect ...

Educational

Could Voltage Drop Be the Source of Your Electrical Issues?

Posted on April 28, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

Voltage drop refers to the reduction in electrical voltage as current flows through a conductor due to resistance. This can result in an inadequate power supply. Identifying voltage drops as a potential cause of electrical problems is important for maintaining system efficiency. This article exami...

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Educational, General Information

Tracking & Calculating Voltage Drop and Other Affecting Factors

Posted on April 25, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

Voltage drop is a critical concept in electrical engineering. It represents the difference between the voltage at the source and the voltage at the load. If not properly managed, it occurs due to resistance or impedance in conductors, leading to inefficiencies, overheating, or equipment malfunctions...

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Educational

Optimizing Cable Selection Through Advanced Cable Calculators

Posted on April 16, 2025 By Ahmed Tayeh

Selecting the right cable is critical in electrical and industrial applications. It directly impacts performance, efficiency, and safety. Using an incorrect cable size can lead to overheating, energy loss, or even hazardous situations like short circuits and electrical fires. Fortunately, there ar...

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How CableHero Ensures Calculations and Results are AS/NZS 3008 and 3000 Compliant

How Cable Sizing Impacts Grouped Cables and Conduits

How to Choose the Right Cable Size for Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations

Factors to Consider When You Need Larger Cables

Fault Current and Cable Sizing: What Every Electrician Should Know

Applying AS NZS 3000 Standards for Voltage Drop in Electrical Design

Could Voltage Drop Be the Source of Your Electrical Issues?

Tracking & Calculating Voltage Drop and Other Affecting Factors

Optimizing Cable Selection Through Advanced Cable Calculators

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