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  1. #16
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    I have got a question with regards to the installation of an air-conditioner.

    At what point does an air-conditoning servicing technician have to call the services of a plumber or an electrician? I understand air-conditioning work to be a mixture of electrical and plumbing, but as both areas are licenced trades, it looks as though the air-conditioning mechanics are caught somewhere in the middle.

    Considering the above, why couldn't the Electrical and Plumbing regulatory authorites give a special exemption to air-conditioning servive technicians? Perhaps a restricted licence/s that is valid for only air-conditioning work could be issued, thus eliminating the double handling that would sometimes go on when installing an air-conditioner.

    I dare say, both Sparkies and Plumbers wouldn't complain!

    Your thoughts, please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skylark View Post
    At what point does an air-conditoning servicing technician have to call the services of a plumber or an electrician? I understand air-conditioning work to be a mixture of electrical and plumbing, but as both areas are licenced trades, it looks as though the air-conditioning mechanics are caught somewhere in the middle.

    Considering the above, why couldn't the Electrical and Plumbing regulatory authorites give a special exemption to air-conditioning servive technicians? Perhaps a restricted licence/s that is valid for only air-conditioning work could be issued, thus eliminating the double handling that would sometimes go on when installing an air-conditioner.

    I dare say, both Sparkies and Plumbers wouldn't complain!

    Your thoughts, please.
    Fridgeys are eligible to have restricted electrical licences. I have designed and wired up some pretty complex control circuits yet It it totally illegal to fit an RCD to my house switchboard. Yes there are provisions for me to do electrical work but it is very restricted.
    as far as plumbing goes, it's almost impossible for us to do anything from a water supply or drainage point of view that requires a level of certification.
    There is no one union for fridgeys. In Victoria we are under the plumbers union, NSW the metal trades union and it goes on.
    I am all for competency based licencing as long as its fair for all trades. Fridgeys should be able to sit a full electrical licence like a sparky can get CFC/HCFC accreditation with a 4 day course.
    I, like a lot of fridgeys do get wound up by the beaurocracy but hey, thats the world we live in.

  3. #18
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    ok after reading most of these i'm really concerned, i have been a refrigeration mechanic for over 13 years. i have done all of my training and courses for this reason.. i always pressure test systems with nitrogen and under new laws ARTIC licencing.. you must pressure test and you must evacuate.. a vaccum gauge is only a indication as a vacustat is the only way to check a vaccum level, this is not a pressure reading but a level of moisture indication.. purging is illegal and has been for years.. if you are asking for advise on how to install it i say get a licenced person in to do the whole job.. yes it costs money but you pay for what you get.
    and finally on a personal note i'm more than willing to offer advice but not willing to put anyone's life in danger nor am i willing to help anyone cause damage to the environment... sorry for the rant but these rules are there for a reason

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    I think that is pretty much what I said earlier on.

    you are spot on.

    Cheers, Jack.
    "There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

  5. #20
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    Price = $120-$140 depending on location. This buys 1-2 hours of my time. I'm in Preston, Vic,close to Melbourne CBD and do these on weekends or weekday evenings. Call me on 0417 209 552 or email me. Always happy to help a DIY person (me being one). Will do topups and full installs, as well. You can help me, we can chat and you can learn, I'm ok with that.[/quote]

    I got a new conia 1hp split, there is no pipes in the package, how much does it cost to get it done with pipes, back to back 2m pipes? I can DIY indoor(outdoor) units, pls email me at [email protected]. Thanks

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