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Hey, I am off to South Africa for 3 weeks. I will test it out. I noticed that Africa wasn’t in your list of continents of travel…

Hey mate, I work in HR and having seen many things over my 20+ years. I hope to give you some encouragement and advice based on my mistakes…

I remember hearing about some kids who lived in a malnourished condition for a long time and their growth was stunted. They came to a…

Last thing I would say that Apple Cider vinegar in your drink is a great substitute for sugary drinks when you are craving them. It…

The other I was going to say is that you should watch a season of Alone on SBS. They do a lot of exercise and don't eat enough food and…

Mate, this thread is too long to check, but I was just listening to a story about Ozempic on the ABC Health Report with Norman Swan. They…

Good find

Following this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/926646 This is a good deal for the missus. 2 for $40, reduced by a further 10% with…

Wow - thanks for all that! There are a lot of good points that you raise. I hope this is helpful for anyone else who stumbles onto this…

Thanks, I didn't know the term islanding, but it makes sense.

It is good to know how much power you can draw - thanks!

Thanks heaps. Found a laundromat in Burleigh. Our friends got a Honda 2kw right before Alfy and paid 2 grand. I will keep an eye out for…

As a note to others reading this, I bought the outbax 12v Lithium Iron Phosphate battery from ebay (advertised on ozbargain) Then got a…

Thanks - that is a good idea - I see some advertised with that sort of function, but didn't know what it was for.

Hey JV, the unfortunate thing that people learn during a blackout is that solar panels by themselves can't be used to power the house. They…

Yes - that is the equation I am working through. Thanks for the ideas!

What is your impression? Would you buy it again? or go for something else/more expensive?

Great - thanks!

Thanks. Most of the inverter generators I had seen talk about 'pure sine wave', but it is good to know that I should not take it for…

Great - good to hear.

Yes, the signs were up, but only blocking half the road. It would be nice if there was another way in and out, but it is our only option.…

yes - there is a balance between spending money on having a generator, knowing that I may not ever use it (much like insurance) versus…

I was thinking about solar, but with all of the rain, we weren't getting much sunshine. I hadn't thought about a hybrid inverter - thanks!

yes - but that puts it into the exxy category. I was thinking that we only run the generator when we need it, rather than a 24x7 thing. I…

lol - yes, he is going through fortnite withdrawals!

Hello fellow Ozbargainers, We are 6 days without power (and counting) post Cyclone Alfred, living in the hinterland on the Gold Coast.…

I was talking to the bunnings ryobi rep and he claimed that the difference between the cheap Chinese batteries and the official ryobi ones…

For anyone still reading this - do NOT use North ladder. Look at the reviews on Trust Pilot. They never sent the promised gift card and…

Praise God. It sounds like you are a talented tent maker.

Hey Scotty, I wanted do a shout out - your donations to charity are really commendable - thank you for your service. But on a similar but…