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Member Since | 30/12/2012 |
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marko62 commented on Stanley 20-Piece Acetate Screwdriver Set $28.80 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
I bought this set originally back somewhere around 1979.Back then is had 2 pieces no longer included. One was the largest yellow handled…

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Averell on [NSW] Dux250 Electric Hot Water System: $1868.90 Supplied & Installed Sydney Metro Only (No Hidden Extras) @ The Bearded Plumber

My heat pump has been on off peak for 14 years neveer been a problem. I'm in QLD though and a household of 2

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Detonal on GMKtec G2 Mini PC with Intel N100, W11 Pro, 12GB DDR5, 512GB SSD US$87.92 (~A$134) Delivered @ GMKtec Office AliExpress

When i bought mine last year windows installed all the drivers except one, but I can't remember which one. It was either Lan/WLAN or BT.

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serialfrother on [Prime] Ecowitt WS2910 Weather Station $164.99 Delivered @ Ecowitt Au via Amazon AU

Also the rain aeras can be so inconsistent the data from the other stations is useless. It can be sunny at home but raining at the end of…

marko62 commented on [Prime] Ecowitt WS2910 Weather Station $164.99 Delivered @ Ecowitt Au via Amazon AU
I bought the ws2910 nearly 5 years ago and the sensor array is still working fine but the console failed about a year ago due to the…

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internet-stranger on nbn FTTP or HFC 500/50 $80/Month Ongoing (New and Existing Customers) @ Exetel

That's a dealbreaker then. I will stay where I am then for now. I couldn't access anything when I was away from home when it was enabled.

Has anyone had any trouble opting out of CGNAT? I had no trouble getting Aussie Broadband to remove it when I asked.

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retnup on Russell Hobbs RHK510 Addison Kettle 1.7L (5 Temperature Settings) $51 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

We have the brooklyn it sprung a leak around the base after about 2 weeks. I contacted amazon about it and they told me to deal with…

marko62 commented on Holman Professional Rain Gauge Cylinder $14.80 (Was $25) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
My neighbour has one of these. He asked me how much rain we had because his overflowed.

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Blargman2001 on CarlinKit Mini5 Pro Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter US$11.42 (~A$20.99) Delivered @ Carlinkit via AliExpress

When i got home I had another look at it. It said Pro on the packaging and SE on the device, but it does work with android auto.

marko62 commented on CarlinKit Mini5 Pro Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter US$11.42 (~A$20.99) Delivered @ Carlinkit via AliExpress
Mine arrived today plugged it into the computer first and connected the phone via Bluetooth. Then plugged into the car connected straight…

marko62 commented on GMKtec G2 Mini PC (Intel N100, 12GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Win11 Pro) US$90.90 (~A$145.09) Shipped @ GMKtec Office AliExpress
I bought one of these to replace a laptop running Emby, Sonarr, Radarr and SabnzbD. I have been impressed with it. I didn't like the power…

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ninsei on Anker 735 Nano II 65W 3-Port USB-C GaN Charger $39.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ AnkerDirect via Amazon AU

I have the Ugreen one. I bought it to replace the power supply that came with my GMKTEC mini pc.

marko62 commented on 50% off All Pirelli Tyres, $100 off Logbook Service - Book Online @ mycar Tyre & Auto
They rang me at lunch time and told me my tyres were in, they are fitting them now.

marko62 commented on 50% off All Pirelli Tyres, $100 off Logbook Service - Book Online @ mycar Tyre & Auto
They told me no stock in Pirelli P7 in 225/45r17 suggested 235/45r17 and said they could fit them end of December

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Krazyy on GMKtec Mini PC: Intel N97, 12GB DDR5, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro - $223.99 Delivered @ GMKtec_AUS Amazon AU

I had no trouble doing a fresh install of windows on my G2, windows installed all the drivers except for the Bluetooth which i had to find.


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QuickToThePointless on [Refurb] Acer Veriton N4670G Mini Desktop PC i3-10100 16GB RAM 250GB SSD Win 11 Wi-Fi $199 Delivered @ MetroCom

I have been using a laptop and external drives for years now for my Emby server. Until recently i was using an 8TB WD drive for the server…

marko62 commented on Martec Viper 48″ DC Ceiling Fan w/ Wi-Fi Control + 18W LED $184.96 + Delivery @ Lights PlusMore
Considerably cheaper than the Mercator fans that i put through my place and similar warranty.

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4foxache on J.Burrows D Alkaline Batteries 12-Pack $1 (Was $29, In-Store Only) @ Officeworks (Excl. TAS, NT)

I have a cuckoo clock that i bought back in the 80s that needs a new one every few years. A lot of torches back then used D size batteries…

marko62 commented on Amazon Shipping Workaround
Last week i tried to buy a paper shredder only to be told it couldn't be delivered to my address. So i saved it for later and went back…

marko62 commented on [Prime] Bosch Aerotwin AR602S Windscreen Wipers (24" & 18" for Left Hand Drive) $37.33 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
While I haven't used the Bosch I am currently using these on my Cerato…

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C1de on [Backorder] TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (3-Pack) $299 + $8.95 Delivery + Surcharge @ digiDirect

A good router + maybe a wifi repeater if you have dead spots is enough for most households. I had a TP-Link VR2800 which was struggling to…

Wow - for me SABNZBD + Sonarr + Radarr + Tweaknews is completely rock solid. Just works. For me it's the above except i use Newsgroup…

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dan76n on ECOWITT WS2910 Wi-Fi Weather Station $175.99 Delivered @ Ecowitt Au via Amazon AU

I would say they have the decimal in the wrong spot. The display screen is about 15cm x 8cm. The 3AAA batteries are only for power outages.…

marko62 commented on Scheppach 2000W Sliding Mitre Saw With Laser $149, Mitre Saw Stand $79.99 @ ALDI
The store at Bargara has 4 in stock

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Ryanek on [QLD] Solar Battery Rebate Scheme - $4000 Rebate if Highest Income <$66,667, $3000 Rebate if Combined Income <$180,000 @ QLD Gov

Atl the time we were limited to 5kw and I was only prepared to shell out for a 3kw on an untested long term investment that was good on…

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MrSaladSpinner on Scheppach 2000W Sliding Mitre Saw With Laser $149, Mitre Saw Stand $79.99 @ ALDI

As others have said with an aluminium blade. I used a 10" Ozito saw to cut 70 x 22 fly door to make about 20 shade cloth panels for the…

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wildstone on [QLD] Solar Battery Rebate Scheme - $4000 Rebate if Highest Income <$66,667, $3000 Rebate if Combined Income <$180,000 @ QLD Gov

Yes it ends in 2028

marko62 commented on [QLD] Solar Battery Rebate Scheme - $4000 Rebate if Highest Income <$66,667, $3000 Rebate if Combined Income <$180,000 @ QLD Gov
While it is a good opportunity to go battery backup for some, but still not financially feasible for me and to be honest i don't know if it…
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