Cheat sheet: Sicame products for NSW service connections

If you’re an electrical contractor or Level 2 ASP, installing house service connections is a core part of the job.

You’ll know that there are three types of connections found in NSW, across all three utilities. But when it comes down to which products are approved to use on each utility, things can get a little confusing. This is why we create a visual guide to break down exactly which items you need, and how many. Read on to find out more.

Let’s start with the three different types of connections found in NSW:

• LV ABC mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service
• Bare AL mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service
• Bare CU mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service

Any of these connections can be installed on any of the three utilities in NSW: Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, or Essential Energy.

The good news is that all three power utilities have approved Sicame products for their networks – so you only need products from one manufacturer.

However, each utility uses their own part numbers for these products, which is where it gets confusing.

Our visual guide looks at each type of connection, breaking down exactly which item you need (and how many). We’ve also included tables which show the product used on each utility, and any discrepancies there might be across the different networks.

This information is supplied as a guide only. Refer to utility network constructions for latest info.

LV ABC mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service

For this type of connection, you’ll need the following items which differ across each utility:

• Utility-approved House Service Connectors (HSCs)
• Utility-approved Strain clamps

You will also need:

• Fuse holder
• J hook
• Attachment brackets
• Suspension clamp

Each of these four items is available from different brands, all of which are fine to use across any utility.

BARE AL mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service

For a Bare AL mains connection, these items differ across each utility:

• Utility-approved House Service Connectors (HSCs)
• Utility-approved Strain clamps
• Utility-approved Service-to-mains connector (TOC)

You will also need:

• Fuse holder
• J hook
• Attachment brackets
• Suspension clamp

Each of these four items is available from different brands, all of which are fine to use across any utility.

Bare CU  mains > 25mm2 LV ABC service

Finally, the items which differ across utility for Bare CU mains service connections are:

• Utility-approved House Service Connectors (HSCs)
• Utility-approved Strain clamps
• Utility-approved Service-to-mains connector (TOC)

You will also need:

• Fuse holder
• J hook
• Attachment brackets
• Suspension clamp

Each of these four items is available from different brands, all of which are fine to use across any utility.