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Member Since | 20/12/2011 |
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Last Seen | 18/04/2013 |
Location | Melbourne |
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cannedhams on Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack (12AA, 4AAA, 2C&D Spacers, 4Position Charger&Carry Case) $52A Delivered
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YES! I had one sent direct from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-Charger/dp/B000RSOV50/ref=pd_sbs_hg_1 For the…
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From the official US website Californian Residential electricity rates are now 15c/kWh; a little above the overall US average of 12c/kWh.…
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Throwing caution to the wind, might I interrupt the laughter of our [Sydney shock-jock] moderator. Some information on the actual…
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Tetchy commented on Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack (12AA, 4AAA, 2C&D Spacers, 4Position Charger&Carry Case) $52A Delivered
Arguably 2 or 4 battery cell Chargers are NOT considered Smart Chargers. Individual channel chargers allowing 1,2,3 or 4 batteries are…
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As you are an energy insider (consultant/broker?) might I point out that a senior energy executive has said that only UP TO half a…
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You appear to be a fellow Melbournite. I am on a flat rate, but at an average 2.5kWh/d (one kWh/d for each person & the fridge/freezer)…
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Updating 'my' Sydney figures from 2000 to allow for inflation (~34%?), plus the 10% GST and the new Carbon Tax levy (~3c/kWh) gives…
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There are certainly state differences. Going back to my 2000 figures (and needing to add ~1/3 for 12 years of 2 to 3% pa inflation) my…
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Speaking from a Victorian perspective I have also noticed a dramatic increase in off-peak rates. I believe that our coal-fired generators…
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"for the maximum life of a Li-Ion battery pack was to discharge it to 40% of capacity and keep it cool. I keep mine in a ziplock bag in the…
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Would you trust a Nobel Laureate - Thinking, Fast & Slow - Ch 20 P212 "The ILLUSION of Stock-Picking Skill". NO [.01?] CORRELATION over…
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Tetchy commented on Is this 18k white gold bracelet worth $1100?
3/4 Gold might be worth ~$400
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Tetchy commented on Cheapest Android Phone under $50?
APost catalogue has an android 2.3 phone at half-price $39.50 - TELSTRA Smart-Touch?
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Tetchy commented on need help finding cheap but good notebook
ddward From the viewpoint of older, failing eyes I would second the comment on screen importance. As a GadgetMan I bought both the original…
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Macgyver I got conned by a cunning [advertorial?] review on Amazon into buying the prior XL100. A slippery little customer - I dropped…
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Tetchy commented on LED torch?
Spend $4 on this flexible model…
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From the identification code these appear to be the original 1,000 cycle version. A & B revisions increase cycles to 1,500 & 1,800; and…
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I understood that a second revision of standard eneloops refer to 1800 cycles; and improved longevity? Perhaps check WikiP! From memory new…
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A fellow WP advised the following charger…
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Being on the one rate I haven't had occasion to use their "night-time ...(2nd tariff)" facility. However, in common with other units it…
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One of the 6 I bought this year got the large screen scratched. Perhaps a screen protector & keeping the unit out extreme heat would help.
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THANKS (I thought?? that a short additional delay [together with the existing 2 second? digital delay] up to 8s? would allow…
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Without wishing to be anal retentive; [NORMAL] usage varies, but over several months for a MALE retiree averaged some 7 sheets a day. Would…
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Does anyone know of one that allows delayed sound - eg to match the cricket TV display? Seem to recall hearing of one on the local VIC…
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Tetchy commented on Quilton 3ply Toilet Paper 12 Rolls - $5 @ Kmart
Quilton 3-ply dumps on airhead competition. WEIGHT COUNTS! Don't use sheets (eg tissue paper) per roll. I used the Woolies fruit & veg…
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oz-dxer on Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor $25 after Coupon Code Plus Shipping
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I have the MS6115 too. I have 4 comments to make:- 1) Check that it is not an earlier faulty unit that doesn't allow for the Power Factor.…
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AncientWisdom on Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor $25 after Coupon Code Plus Shipping
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For simplicity and the largest viewable display I would put the Steplight (rebranded WattsClever?) first. Google Steplight and check out…
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janeymac on Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor $25 after Coupon Code Plus Shipping
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Both the Steplight & Aldi units have kWh ( ie cumulative) totals. The Aldi unit also breaks this down by [24hour] days or [30 day] months.…
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dirtybird on Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor $25 after Coupon Code Plus Shipping
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YES - actually measures wattage to an insane 3 dp (2W on continuously costing less than $5 for a full year) - but one needs to watch the…
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