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Caban Super Nova
4 weeks ago

Re: Extremely high power bills when only two people reside in the house and we both work everyday so

@Carso81 Firstly, that does not sound safe. If "The wall heat up in certain spots if you use two power pointsthat are close to each other" then that is a lot of dangerous power usage.If the meters are that old then you are on a flat rate.Please get your place inspected by a qualified electrician. The bills are not the main worry here.
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Caban Super Nova
4 weeks ago

Re: Extremely high power bills when only two people reside in the house and we both work everyday so

@Carso81 I agree with what @Lester has already posted. There are a few ways to get better value.As already suggested a Solar System and/or Battery can make a big difference. This does involve the up front costs plus it's not practical if you are renting.Check out various power plans and select one which suits your usage pattern best. You can also make some changes to when you consume power and see if you can shift this into a lower tariff time. eg. Running high energy appliances after 10pm or ...
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Caban Super Nova
01-09-2024

Re: Off Peak Vs Time of Use.

@profdraper The battery I have is LTO (Lithium Titanate) which is much more stable than other Lithium Chemistries and not vulnerable to thermal runaway. It also has a greater longevity. The set I have are under warranty for 20 years, so will still be covered when Musk Walls need to be replaced.
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Caban Super Nova
01-09-2024

Re: Off Peak Vs Time of Use.

@profdraper Only thing I would add is that maybe consider avoiding Tesla or other battery systems with a relatively short life. Batteries designed for cars trade off longevity in favor of weight. Makes sense in a car but less on a house, which does not move. They do have a bit of a cost advantage as they have economy of scale, but you still have to spread their cost (and carbon penalty) over the estimated life of the product. So a slight increase of initial purchase price over 50+ Years is a be ...
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