Guides

Walkthroughs and references for Australian electricians

Long-form guides that go deeper than a calculator. Each one explains the underlying standard, walks through worked examples, and links to the relevant ElecCalc tool. AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2025, IEEE 1584, and more.

Earthing
Earthing System Design Guide for AS/NZS 3000 Section 5
Step by step guide to designing an Australian earthing system. Soil resistivity, electrode sizing, max earth resistance, touch and step voltage, all covered for AS/NZS 3000 Section 5.
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Earthing System Design Guide for AS/NZS 3000 Section 5