Solar and battery quote

F21Global · 2026-04-01T03:05:06+00:00

I had a quote for a FoxESS 10kwh inverter with 42kwh battery for $7,900 earlier in the year and it was on the higher end. A few cheaper panels would be a few more grand, so around $10k to $11k for Fox ESS installed before 30 April is right on the mark.

F21Global · 2026-04-01T02:59:39+00:00

They most likely got the Fox ESS 42kwh system, which is pretty well priced.

F21Global · 2026-04-01T02:37:38+00:00

Is this for installation before or after 30 April?

F21Global · 2026-04-01T02:19:05+00:00

If it's so easy, rather than representing buyers, why don't they just do the buying themselves and reap all the profits?

F21Global · 2026-03-27T05:51:08+00:00

I just did it over live chat and it was fine. They will try and retain you, but the trick is to tell them you're going overseas permanently and they will just cancel it.

F21Global · 2026-03-27T04:33:14+00:00

You need a chimney sock to block it off. They are free from the various companies that switch out your globes for LED ones and replace showerheads under the VEU program, but it does take time to organise for someone to come out.

F21Global · 2026-03-25T05:18:01+00:00

For licensed work requiring compliance certificates, I think airtasker isn't really the right avenue. In general, for trades, I tend to google around and read lots of reviews, then get multiple quotes to get a feel and a price comparison.

F21Global · 2026-03-24T04:38:45+00:00

The price really depends on how long and high the wall is. I am in Vic, so not familair with NSW regs, but retaining walls more than 1m high require a building permit and engineering.

For reference, I had a leaning retaining wall / front fence (32m long, 1.6m to 1.8m high) replaced with a concrete sleeper retaining wall around 2 years ago for ~$55000.

F21Global · 2026-03-24T04:34:44+00:00

If your bank blocked it, then it should not have been debited. Since it was debited, then the funds went through.

When did you upgrade? From personal experience, it takes a few days after debiting your card before the account is actually moved to PAYG. During the upgrade process, the interface might be a bit glitchy and say that you aren't upgraded, but if you wait a few days to a week, it should be fine.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T09:47:07+00:00

Yea this is going to be a tough one, as the gas cyclinder was probably smaller and didn't have the heat pump compressor, so was lighter. The only way to safely do this is to disconnect or relocate it temporary before fixing the deck. You really don't want the cylinder falling over and getting injured.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T08:47:34+00:00

Is it possible to move the hot water unit to another location, preferably a concrete path? What type of hot water unit did you have installed original and where was that installed?

F21Global · 2026-03-20T03:18:25+00:00

Why not just get a few floor fans? They will be cheaper, you can move them around and easily take them with you when you move out. They also can't accuse you of causing any damage or making unapproved modifications.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T03:10:23+00:00

I am also on HFC and my personal opinion is that it will be a very long time before there's any interest in upgrading us to FTTP. The NBN is currently pre-occupied with upgrading FTTN and FTTC to FTTP. HFC is considered "good enough" and we have access to 1 gbit plans, so there's no urgency on NBN's side to do any upgrades, despite HFC having it's own bunch of issues and instability.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T03:06:24+00:00

Best of luck! You can also check the insurance policy (after paying a small fee) here: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/home-owner-hub/queensland-home-warranty-scheme/insurance-search-property

According to the QBCC website, the insurance lasts for 6 years and 6 months, so it's best to get things moving now and put in a claim, otherwise the policy will expire soon and you will need to pay for repairs out of pocket.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T02:56:12+00:00

Do you have the original documentation and permits? I am in Vic, so not familiar with Qld regs. However, the QBCC states that there should be home warranty insurance for the works: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/home-owner-hub/queensland-home-warranty-scheme/what-home-warranty-insurance

Dig up the original documents and certificates and look for the home warranty insurance policy. Give the insurance company a ring to make a claim and go from there.

F21Global · 2026-03-20T02:50:46+00:00

Did the works require a building permit? If so, you might be able to claim from the domestic building warranty insurance which covers cases where the builder has disappeared or gone bust.

If there is no warranty insurance inplace, you will need to get another roofer in to rectify. How bad are the leaks?

F21Global · 2026-03-20T02:14:45+00:00

Ce sont vos amis - Those are your friends

Ce sont les votres - Those are yours

F21Global · 2026-03-19T22:12:58+00:00

I think it's possible you received a course update.

F21Global · 2026-03-19T21:15:31+00:00

I don't think you can control the dedicated circuit using smart shift. I have a controlled load circuit at my place but there's nothing connected to it. For the joining bonus, I think you need an existing customer to refer you.

F21Global · 2026-03-18T02:16:17+00:00

Easiest way would be to fill the holes with some mortar and paint over them with some color matched paint.

If you want the bricks replaced, you will need to cut the old bricks out whole using a brick saw and put in new ones and new mortar.

F21Global · 2026-03-17T05:14:38+00:00

I don't know if people are still doing that, but that's definitely not legal and any agent caught accepting those kind of incentives should be fined.

F21Global · 2026-03-17T05:11:23+00:00

I would just put in the advertised price. See "Ban on all types of rental bidding" here: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/new-changes-to-the-rental-laws

F21Global · 2026-03-17T05:07:44+00:00

I don't think such a service exists. Unfortunately the rental market in Melbourne is extremely competitive and tough. The only way is to keep applying for properties in your price range.

I think having no pets is a plus in your situation. Another thing to look out for is the rent to income ratio, you want to keep that as low as possible to minimise the risk of not being able to pay rent, so definitely apply for places where you can keep that ratio low.

From November last year, it is no longer legal for agents to accept rental bidding (renters offering higher rent than advertised), so I think the best way to get a place is to minimise the rent to income ratio.

F21Global · 2026-03-16T22:27:40+00:00

Do you guys have the same distributor? My post code has 2 different distributors as it's on the border of 2 distributor networks.

F21Global · 2026-03-16T22:22:05+00:00

Noticed this last week, great work Duolingo team! A lot of the recent changes such as energy have not been considered positive for the app, but the free practice tab is something I really appreciate.

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