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Paul Atreides replied to edfoo on [NSW, VIC, SA, QLD] ZeroHero: $0/kWh 11am-2pm, 15¢/kWh FIT for First 15kWh, Avoid Grid Usage 6pm-9pm for $1/Day Credit @ Globird
yes i agree, i already have had mine installed. this was in response to a 2.5yr ROI being "impossible" when it is in fact, possible.
16/04/2026 - 09:12
Paul Atreides replied to mysterytal on [NSW, VIC, SA, QLD] ZeroHero: $0/kWh 11am-2pm, 15¢/kWh FIT for First 15kWh, Avoid Grid Usage 6pm-9pm for $1/Day Credit @ Globird
join the foxess fb group, i've used a higher end estimate of $8.5k but you can probs find examples of $7.5k if you do a basic install with…
16/04/2026 - 08:43
Paul Atreides replied to Stuzi on [NSW, VIC, SA, QLD] ZeroHero: $0/kWh 11am-2pm, 15¢/kWh FIT for First 15kWh, Avoid Grid Usage 6pm-9pm for $1/Day Credit @ Globird
you're right, if you're not explicit with the numbers you give to chatgpt, it gets the calc wrong. this holds true even with claude. here…
16/04/2026 - 08:30
Paul Atreides replied to jche6075 on Best Electricity Provider in Sydney - Just Had Battery and Solar Installed
is 28kw net of solar generation or gross consumption? how much would you consume while the sun is down?
14/04/2026 - 08:11
Paul Atreides commented on Best Electricity Provider in Sydney - Just Had Battery and Solar Installed
whats your usage like?
13/04/2026 - 18:54
Paul Atreides replied to CrazyBargainer on [Pre Order] Mazda CX-6e GT Model $53,990 + On-Road Costs, Free Upgrade to Azami Model Worth $3,000 for First 1000 Orders @ Mazda
Is there more to this? How on earth can they even try to swap out a GT for an Azami if the finance paperwork, deposit receipt say otherwise.
09/04/2026 - 13:21
Paul Atreides replied to Vavoom on [NSW, VIC, SA, QLD] ZeroHero: $0/kWh 11am-2pm, 15¢/kWh FIT for First 15kWh, Avoid Grid Usage 6pm-9pm for $1/Day Credit @ Globird
ex-tesla pw2 owner here. The tesla app is horrendous for customisation.
06/04/2026 - 12:54
Paul Atreides replied to dealsniper on [NSW, VIC, SA, QLD] ZeroHero: $0/kWh 11am-2pm, 15¢/kWh FIT for First 15kWh, Avoid Grid Usage 6pm-9pm for $1/Day Credit @ Globird
Rather than discharging 5kw/h over 2 hours, you can always change your inverter settings to discharge 3.33kw/h over 3 hours. Some cases it…
05/04/2026 - 19:04
Paul Atreides replied to Brick50 on Solar Battery - Should I upgrade (VIC)
With Foxess, I need to create a helper with the solar sensor, and now figure out a way to make it a non-negative value. Didn't need to do…
29/03/2026 - 19:11
Paul Atreides commented on Solar Battery - Should I upgrade (VIC)
1. Depends in your usage. 2. FoxESS is fine. It's a good system, problem is the culture of racing to the bottom and getting rock bottom…
29/03/2026 - 12:23
Paul Atreides commented on Oral-B iO Series 4 Electric Toothbrush Black $73 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bing Lee
oos but it started working so got one, ty
31/01/2026 - 21:43
Paul Atreides commented on Gold Passed US$5k/Oz and Silver US$100/Oz What You'd Do?
Wow it's taking a dive now
30/01/2026 - 20:53
Paul Atreides replied to ForkSnorter on Gold Passed US$5k/Oz and Silver US$100/Oz What You'd Do?
im confused, btc looks like its 35% up on the peak of 2021.
27/01/2026 - 13:33
Paul Atreides commented on DeWalt Brushless 75mm Cut Off Tool (Skin Only) $269 Delivered @ Sydney Tools
RRP not a deal, same price at total tools + bunnings, and ATL is $219 which was less than a week ago
15/01/2026 - 09:10
Paul Atreides commented on Edger or Trimmer ?
trimmer next
04/01/2026 - 10:12
Paul Atreides replied to vorsprung on Samsung HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos Soundbar $902.01 Shipped (Pay with Paypal, New User Only) @ Samsung EPP
Rip, fwiw I got courier comms today, ordered yday
30/12/2025 - 19:20
Paul Atreides replied to Nathw on Samsung HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos Soundbar $902.01 Shipped (Pay with Paypal, New User Only) @ Samsung EPP
i saw a banner at the bottom of the screen promoting it, then going to check out and clicking pay with paypal dropped the price…
29/12/2025 - 19:03
Samsung HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos Soundbar $902.01 Shipped (Pay with Paypal, New User Only) @ Samsung EPP
Paul Atreides posted a deal Samsung HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos Soundbar $902.01 Shipped (Pay with Paypal, New User Only) @ Samsung EPP
Believe this one is an ATL. Requirements: 5% new user first purchase 5% loyal discount (open chat, provide a photo of serial number of an…
29/12/2025 - 16:49
Paul Atreides commented on Recommend Me a Robot Vacuum
[this one](/node/942264)
28/12/2025 - 16:25
Paul Atreides commented on Dry Dog Food Container 2025
not sure what you tried from kmart, but i used the gen1 version of this: works well. on the 3kg end of your scale.…
12/12/2025 - 20:52
Paul Atreides replied to texx on INIU 45W 10000mAh USB C Power Bank $16.82 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ INIU AU via Amazon AU
thanks for the heads up, but ive seen pretty much every decent power bank maker go through some kind of recall
12/12/2025 - 20:18
Paul Atreides replied to Paul Atreides on Inflation Suprised 3.8%
The humble pie remains uneaten
09/12/2025 - 16:25
Paul Atreides commented on Garmin Venu 4
AIA vitality members get 25% of RRP for garmin, maybe check to see if anyone you know has access to this
28/11/2025 - 11:46
Paul Atreides commented on Inflation Suprised 3.8%
im laughing at the people who voted that it will rise off one indicator. ill come back to this comment and eat my humble pie later if it is.
26/11/2025 - 19:42
Paul Atreides replied to Miftonite on Eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 $599 + $10 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings Warehouse
I think what people usually do is the buy a new one with the lower price, then return that unit with the old receipt
25/11/2025 - 12:51
Paul Atreides commented on Kensington 6-Port USB-C Dock Dual 4K with Wireless Charging 100w Power Delivery $39 (RRP $299) + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Mwave
dodgy af if you open in incognito it'll show in stock, but once you login and try to get it it becomes out of stock
25/11/2025 - 12:29
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