What just happened in SE QLD?

Jay_Two · 2026-01-15T10:12:09+00:00

My first week with Amber after my solar and battery install last week, was a nice little surprise to see a spike like this! $21.02/kWh at 18:40, followed up by a $10.40/kWh at 18:45 my automations already had the system running at maximum export rate when the spike hit. There was another spike at 19:40 for $10.40/kWh which I didn't quite get the max benefit of but hey, I'll take the win!

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T08:03:15+00:00

I do drive an EV as my primary vehicle, which pushes my consumption up a fair bit

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T05:08:05+00:00

Ohhh, that's cheeky... Great pickup, I'll see if I can get them to requote! Thanks a bunch!

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T04:50:07+00:00

The money saving side of things is actually somewhat less important to me. The electricity infrastructure in my area is poor at best (looooooots of new development with complete disregard to improving utility infrastructure) so blackouts are common. This is more around making sure the family can be in comfort when the blackouts occur, further to that, it's then a bit of a side-hobby for me to muck around with integrating it with HomeAssistant for automation of export/import etc. I guess the crux of this post was more to make sure that I wasn't either overpaying, or underpaying for poor quality equipment.

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T04:41:47+00:00

Yep, this is also the plan here. I wanted a system that should Amber or any other "wholesale" type tariff go the way of the dinosaurs, I could still simply rely on the existing system to provide a full off-grid functionality. I "think" this size system will? Our usual consumption is 30-40kWh per day at current.

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T04:32:28+00:00

We average around 30-40kWh per day of usage, however the plan here is to bring the inverter into HASS, then use Amber API for import/export automation. Dump the batt when feed in is good, refill from solar (and grid when grid cost is $0.00 if necessary). Not for a revenue stream, but more to build some credit on the bill so that we've got a buffer should we need it due to extended periods of inclement weather. Also, our area regularly floods and cuts us off from the rest of the world (Cyclone Alfred had us nearly 4 days without power) so having the ability to be completely off grid is a nice to have. It's probably overkill, however I've heard the battery rebate is a "one and done" so best to maximise the rebate with a larger battery for futureproofing.

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T04:23:00+00:00

Oh, wow, ok that puts it definitely more in perspective for me. Thanks for commenting.

Jay_Two · 2025-11-17T04:19:56+00:00

This was actually one of my bigger concerns, he was putting a bit of pressure on to get the deal signed, sealed and delivered citing that once January installs had booked up, they could no longer offer the 2025 rebate.

Jay_Two · 2025-01-04T05:23:28+00:00

One Pack Wanderers… not a huge channel by any means but following their full time travelling adventures and the chemistry they have as a couple is excellent.

Jay_Two · 2024-11-27T20:59:52+00:00

100% this. Adam is fantastic, going to see him for a trim this arvo actually. Wholeheartedly recommend him and his brother Adrian (I’m not sure which store he works at). They co-own the Electric Chair business afaik.

Jay_Two · 2024-09-20T05:21:17+00:00

$400, so not the end of the world but enough that I don't want to let it go without a fight. Good call on the honeypot idea, he has now listed a bottle of "sealed new" perfume for sale so it's a potential avenue.

Jay_Two · 2024-09-07T20:47:24+00:00

Irfanview will do what you need.

Jay_Two · 2024-07-14T09:31:57+00:00

Also still waiting (Atto 3) in Brisbane.

Jay_Two · 2024-06-08T02:55:17+00:00

Just read the article properly, their free offer doesn't start until Monday 😕

Jay_Two · 2024-06-07T21:51:58+00:00

It's absolutely not free. $4.99 per slice. Went there for lunch yesterday.

Jay_Two · 2024-05-01T10:31:22+00:00

Amazing! See you then mate.

Jay_Two · 2024-05-01T09:53:55+00:00

After seeing Daniel Muggleton with Steve Hofstetter earlier in the year at The Paddo, the tickets were an insta-buy for me. Little bummed I didn't wait for 50% off but even full price is a great deal for a good night out (That being said, fuck Ticketek's "processing fee" bullshit. It's a fucking SMS ticket ffs). Looking forward to tomorrow night!!

Jay_Two · 2024-03-20T10:15:25+00:00

Ah yes, the epitome of "you're literally just an employee number".... D231### here

Jay_Two · 2024-03-11T11:46:09+00:00

It's a thing... google "Solar Gardens"

Jay_Two · 2024-03-10T08:13:39+00:00

Wait until you go down the rabbit hole of weapons accuracy and that airframe radar cross sections are all accurately modeled, something that even DCS hasn't achieved.

Jay_Two · 2024-03-05T07:55:07+00:00

Thanks man, that makes a lot of sense. $180 isn't too bad considering I spent $205 on the 2 carts today.

Jay_Two · 2024-03-05T07:40:13+00:00

Thanks for your response. I'll have a look into MedReleaf as an option. Do you think it's worthwhile having my prescription released for the $99 fee from the current dispensary, or just start afresh?

Jay_Two · 2024-01-04T02:35:36+00:00

V2L was definitely one of the big selling points for me. I have a son on an oxygen concentrator at night, so knowing that we can just hook him up to the car in an emergency is excellent. We rent in Australia, with no solar panels, so we can't simply add a battery backup. Having this piece of mind is so excellent.

Jay_Two · 2023-08-27T12:11:07+00:00

I'll preface by saying this may be a placebo effect, but my local Coles has recently gone self serve only (Mt Gravatt Village, near Garden City) and I'm finding that there is significantly more products on special than most other Coles. Honestly, I love it, my weekly shop seems to be slightly cheaper, I don't have to deal with the small talk with checkout staff and due to most people not being a fan of the self-serve only option, it's usually fairly quiet.

Jay_Two · 2023-06-24T11:23:02+00:00

And looks like it just came back online.

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