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Giraffe replied to fordprefect on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Cashback up to $450
https://www.ozairgroup.com.au/ You should get a few quotes but I was really happy with these guys. Had 5 installers quote but OzAir...
31/05/2022 - 20:13
Giraffe replied to askvictor on Induction Hob: IKEA Smaklig $399 (Was $799), Trevlig $299 (Was $599) in-Store @ IKEA
Thanks for the feedback. Which model cooktop did you change to? 3 element makes a lot of sense because it's rare to actually need 4 at the...
25/04/2022 - 09:06
Giraffe replied to askvictor on Induction Hob: IKEA Smaklig $399 (Was $799), Trevlig $299 (Was $599) in-Store @ IKEA
What issues did you have with the two small zones joined? Was there a dead spot between the two zones which doesn’t heat up?
24/04/2022 - 23:50
Giraffe replied to warrenkole on Induction Hob: IKEA Smaklig $399 (Was $799), Trevlig $299 (Was $599) in-Store @ IKEA
Hmmm recently had a quote for $1,000 for this on a single storey house. Is that excessive? That’s for 25m length of 6mm wire, new 32A...
24/04/2022 - 23:38
Giraffe replied to Baa on Kobo Libra 2 7" E-Reader $235.29 ($227.70 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Angus & Robertson via eBay
Bear in mind when assessing the cost that these will last ages - way longer than a phone. I’m still using a 10 year old Kindle. But...
05/04/2022 - 18:59
Giraffe commented on Ducted Heating Repair Cost Estimate
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-600mm-copper-universal-thermocouple-kit_p0014727 If the pilot doesn't stay lit it could be the...
04/04/2022 - 12:40
Giraffe posted a forum topic Where to Buy Good Value NATO Watch Straps?
Any recommendations for where to buy NATO watch straps? https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com - is the quality actually good from here?...
30/03/2022 - 12:54
Giraffe replied to Hamlet on How to Not Get Jealous of Friends' or Peers' Promotion?
Well said. I would add that writing down 3 things you are grateful for is useful to make sure you keep up the habit every day.
06/03/2022 - 18:51
Giraffe replied to Fractual node on Kobo Libra 2 (2021 Model) eReader - 7" Touch Screen HD Display Ink Carta 32GB - Black $257.17 (Was $290) Shipped @ PB Tech
I meant that you made a typo of "discontinued" instead of "discounted" OP
20/02/2022 - 20:33
Giraffe replied to cookie2 on Coles Roasted & Salted Cashews 800g $9, in-Store and Online @ Coles
Agree 100%. Last time I mixed half a bag of this with a full bag of unsalted from Woolies and STILL found it too salty. In fact the...
03/02/2022 - 21:21
Giraffe replied to Randiculous on Hisense U9G 75" 4K Mini-LED ULED TV 2021 $2245.50 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
A lot of the hate this year is because the U8G in Aus is underspecced compared to the US version (different panel). But they still kept the...
09/12/2021 - 12:57
Giraffe commented on New 75"-85" TV Budget up to $4,000
I have been researching similar to you and the X90J 75" seems like the best value. Apparently the drop-off if you go X85J is significant...
03/11/2021 - 19:59
Giraffe replied to MasterScythe on SoundPEATS Sonic in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2 - $44.99 Delivered @ AMR Direct Amazon AU
Also TrueAir 2+ is available (adds wireless charging and low latency), but only from Aliexpress atm
06/09/2021 - 18:30
Giraffe commented on Plumbing Help - Quoss Shower Mixer Leaking
Thanks everyone for your responses - I'm very grateful. Will take the mixer back to Bunnings for replacement.
05/09/2021 - 14:34
Giraffe replied to skid on Plumbing Help - Quoss Shower Mixer Leaking
Thanks for your reply. Hmm the leaking water was felt fairly warm, not sure if that counts as "hot". I will double-check the washers again....
05/09/2021 - 13:37
Giraffe replied to Bafranz on Plumbing Help - Quoss Shower Mixer Leaking
Yeah I guess that'll be the way to go if nothing else works. It'll just hurt more since the product is advertised as no plumber needed.
05/09/2021 - 12:43
Giraffe posted a forum topic Plumbing Help - Quoss Shower Mixer Leaking
Looking for some advice. I just installed this [Quoss shower mixer...
05/09/2021 - 12:38
Giraffe replied to shiznit on Electric Bike $999, Stand $29.99, Trainer $69.99, Helmet $19.99, Pump $12.99, Petrol Chainsaw $99.99, Log Splitter $269 @ ALDI
Thanks for the feedback. Do you know roughly how long it comes to when opened up and how much it weighs?
07/04/2021 - 11:17
Giraffe replied to shiznit on Electric Bike $999, Stand $29.99, Trainer $69.99, Helmet $19.99, Pump $12.99, Petrol Chainsaw $99.99, Log Splitter $269 @ ALDI
Is this any good? Seems way too cheap compared to other folding locks.
07/04/2021 - 10:51
Giraffe replied to hcet on Pull-up Squat Rack $199, 10kg Dumbbell Set $24.99, Barbell Set $59.99 @ ALDI
The uprights used to be one piece so one of the boxes was over 2m long. Now they’ve changed it to two pieces with a joining section,...
27/02/2021 - 19:16
Giraffe commented on Are You a Pirate?
https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/bcdlbf/hello_old_friend_oc/
27/02/2021 - 19:10
Giraffe replied to serpserpserp on Pull-up Squat Rack $199, 10kg Dumbbell Set $24.99, Barbell Set $59.99 @ ALDI
I'm also 6'2" and have this squat rack from 3 years ago. Pull-ups are fine for me, I just need to bend my knees (pull-up bar is only about...
14/02/2021 - 15:55
Giraffe commented on JBL Link Music Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant $59 + $7.90 Delivery/Pickup @ Big W
How does this compare to a Google Nest Audio? Sound quality and functionality wise
09/02/2021 - 18:59
Giraffe replied to wittyusername on Scanpan Impact Covered Wok, 36cm $84.95 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Check out an Asian supermarket near you, they usually sell them
15/11/2020 - 18:57
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10/11/2020 - 22:55
Giraffe replied to Adelv on Jollyfit New Massage Gun $89.99 Delivered (Was $129.99) @ Jollyfit Amazon AU
Also interested to get a review if your order has arrived
25/09/2020 - 22:50