Energex Rebates Now Open to All Residence

The Energex Pool Pump/Hot Water rewards scheme has now been opened to all residence in the Energex network area in the South East Queensland corner. 

The rewards scheme encourages households to take action to bring down their power bill and take more stress off the overall electricity network. There are two options in accessing the rebate – either change the pool pump or hot water system to off peak or take it one step further and replace a current energy-hungry pump with a 5 star energy efficient alternative. Continue reading “Energex Rebates Now Open to All Residence” »

3 Reasons You Must Change Your Pool Pump

As we experience our first ‘heat wave’ in a couple of years, it comes as no surprise that more people are jumping in their swimming pools to beat the heat.

But with the added temperature, higher usage and significantly more maintenance needed on the pool, it necessitates running the pool pump driving up your power bill. Combined with other summer power consumers like cooling and general refrigeration, this is now the best time to change your old pool pump to an energy efficient pool pump alternative and enjoy the benefits everyday in the years to come.

Here are three big reasons to look at your options -

1. Savings on your power bill – The latest technology in energy efficient pool pumps uses the advancement in magnetic drive motors to allow a fluctuation in water speed and circulation. This allows the user to run the pump at a low speed over a longer period of time rather then the old single speed pumps, which circulate the water at a high speed over a 6 to 8 hour time frame.

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Excess Solar Clearance Stock

We’ve got quality stock to clear at prices never offered before. If you’re looking to price-proof your power bill or shopping for solar for caravans or camping, there has never been a better time to get quality prices at rock bottom prices.

Our February specials on now are:

Off Shore & Off Road

Invest in solar for boats, solar for caravans or solar for the outdoors – perfect for anywhere you need transportable power or trickle feeding into a battery set-up. Available to be configured with a range of solar regulators, Kyocera Solar panels have been used throughout Australia for over 30 years. When you rely on one panel for your needs, rely on the performance and quality of Kyocera Solar.

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East vs West – Solar Direction Debate

As more people look to the skies for some reprieve of their power bills, many are finding they don’t quite have the right roof space for solar or are forced to choose either an east or west direction for installation.

We often get asked ‘Would you choose east or west?’ and it is met with an answer requiring more information. On each home there is a better side but it depends on all the other factors and circumstances for that property.

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What is a 1.5kW Solar System?

You would have seen it advertised heavily across many different mediums but have you ever stopped to wonder what really was a ‘1.5kW’ solar power system?

Many people find the foray into solar confusing and when you are bombarded with random sizes, prices and outlandish guarantees it can be all seem overwhelming actually understanding what you are getting for your money.

So what is this solar energy system?

A kilowatt (kW) is the theoretical unit that energy is measured in. So a 1.5kW system is the measurement of the 1.5 kilowatts (or 1500 watts) of combined DC power – as rated by the size of the solar panels.

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Solar Qld Buyers Guide

With higher power prices forever looming in the distance, it might be time to look at a viable alternative for your home. Solar electricity is way to make your empty roof space work for you and put more money back in your pocket.

But where do you start? With so many companies and offers constantly being advertised, it can be hard to compare everything equally. So here is a buyers guide to help you find the very best deal and make the most of a sunny day.

What is solar power?

Solar power is the process of putting photovoltaic panels on your roof that produce electricity to use in your home. Although power production is only through the day, there is now a range of schemes Australia wide that will buy your unused electricity and earn money towards your power bill.

So how do I get involved?

There are now many companies that offer grid-connected solar power panels to get you started but to make the most of the buy-back schemes, you have to find the right package for your home and usage.

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