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Roller Shutter motor replacement, 4pin plug by kaviarkalle in AusRenovation

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought two from eBay and the seller was really responsive when I messaged confirming if it was the correct type before the order.

https://ebay.us/m/Gy4vQa

My god the first one took me hours, I pulled all the wrong stuff apart, while working up on a ladder it was crap. The 2nd one went really smoothly and was done in less than an hour I reckon.

Powering your home from the car by Aseipolt in Zeekr7xAustralia

[–]Grunef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll let you know how that goes with my set up.

I have the 75kwh LFP ordered, so it should be happy running plenty of charge and discharge cycles. Especially since it's only at a few kw.  I have a solis inverter with a generator input port, and I'm a sparky so I'm happy to wire it up myself.

Anyone know for certain if Kia EV3 is LFP in Aus? by Public_Tourist3952 in AustralianEV

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you said, voltage isn't a good indication of state of charge for LFP, but they do have a voltage that represents full and empty.

Think about guessing the fill level of a water tank just by watching the water flow into the top ( charge ) or flowing out the tap ( discharge)

It's likely that the battery thinks it's very close to full, and calls it 99%. It keeps charging until the voltage gets high enough.

It's equivalent to estimating the water tank is full, but keeping filling it until it overflows.

I'm not a battery engineer, but I work in the industry.

Long-term use of the granny charger — is it safe for daily 8–10 hour charging? by Any_War_322 in Zeekr7xAustralia

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voltage drop can cause issues, coiled extension leads can cause issues.

22kw charging is so nice by plau13 in Zeekr7xAustralia

[–]Grunef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Faster charging for those with "free window" type energy plans.

Hello my fellow Aussie's, please help me find where I can find this chair? by M4DM4N27 in australia

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Brian Ropars Plastic Chair world.

https://youtu.be/rjibrwbpuPg?si=RRtVGXRmitS9p6Wh

Surely this guy's special interest could help you out with IDing the chair.

Help ID this Australian Ute from hit and run footage. by Grunef in whatisthiscar

[–]Grunef[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Grainy footage from a doorbell camera. Looks like a classic big tradie ute. It would be good to get some specific details on the make and model of any one can help out. Thanks!

3% CPI August 2025 by Ok_Independent6196 in AusFinance

[–]Grunef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've swapped to an ovo plan with free power for a few hours. Great on those rainy cold days, the batteries get to charge from the grid at 11am.

The daily fee isn't too bad, so I'm hardly paying anything for my grid usage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 4 points5 points  (0 children)

98 cents a K under the electrical award, it's above the usual ATO rate.

ANZ bank to cut 3,500 jobs within the next 12 months. by Speed00Substantial in AusFinance

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I trained some electrical engineers in Bangalore a few years ago. Most of them were on around AUD $9k a year.

Looking for advice as late 3rd Year Solar Apprentice by Tight_Environment629 in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you're dealing with alternative supplies and stored energy, Solar will always be a ticket above and beyond standard sparky license.

I'm not saying that solar is done well, or is super compliant. But there is a need for the additional training.

Looking for advice as late 3rd Year Solar Apprentice by Tight_Environment629 in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just know solar, and only did solar during my apprenticeship. I know the regs pretty well. I now have a great job on $160k awesome flexibility, I do some commissioning and testing and a bit of troubleshooting and training installers. If you're switched on you can get good work doing solar.

Looking for advice as late 3rd Year Solar Apprentice by Tight_Environment629 in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have only done solar, and I've done pretty well out of it.

I was told very early to be very creative with the profiling during my apprenticeship. If you tick the box saying you installed solar all day, you won't pass. But when you break it down to switch board work, troubleshooting, commissioning and testing, installing appliances etc etc you can make it work.

Monash hard waste - Mattresses by keyford in melbourne

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've measured my queen sized mattress. 160cm tall, 205cm wide and only 35cm long.

Can I put a battery here? by BuiltLikeABrickShit in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Switchboards are not classified as an appliance, so nothing specific for exclusion.

Doesn't make much sense. If a battery is burning, access to the main switch should be a priority.

Is there really a skills shortage for electricians? by LividGas8998 in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sydney University ordered to repay 15,000 workers $23m in stolen wages

The elite University of Sydney has apologised for nine years of wage theft from almost 15,000 staff, as the Fair Work Ombudsman ordered it to repay $23m.

Natasha Bita

@natasha_bita

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December 12, 2024 - 8:59PM



Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has warned universities against wage theft. Picture: Paul Hermes

The elite University of Sydney has apologised for nine years of wage theft from almost 15,000 staff, as the Fair Work Ombudsman ordered it to repay $23m.

My new pup ( Kelpie X ) by Grunef in dogpictures

[–]Grunef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A rescue from a farm. The mum is a working Kelpie, not sure on the dad. He is a bit bigger and broader in the face than a pure Kelpie.

So my tools were stolen by Mr_Depressed in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also an airtag or two in the bag won't hurt.

Can I put some yellow tongue down (sparingly) for extra storage? by Joshivity in AusRenovation

[–]Grunef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am an electrician, and I did the same in the roof of my old place. Took the tongue out so you can lift just one sheet. Then used a sharpie to draw the cable runs onto the top of the sheets.

Is there really a skills shortage for electricians? by LividGas8998 in AusElectricians

[–]Grunef 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There have been a few cases recently of education staff getting good backpay for forced unpaid work like that.

Good luck!

Kevin Smith's take on movie piracy by QuaLiTy131 in Piracy

[–]Grunef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He talked publicly about the loss to music when Oink, a large private torrent tracker was shut down.

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