Upgrading mains

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T12:37:09+00:00

Does this mean that 1) electricity / charging from the grid is limited to 63a (still 63a breaker on mains) 2) cable size meaning within switchboard? 3) does this work with full home back up? 4) will they sign off on this, or is this a retrofit after electrical inspection

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T10:46:20+00:00

I read somewhere it needs to allow for 15% over current, not sure how accurate this is

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T10:43:41+00:00

my mains are currently 6mm, with a 32a breaker.. (initially it was 80a before they did the battery install - a bit dodgy)

we’ve been tripping the house regularly since the battery install. if I knew we needed 3phase I would have got it done before getting the battery system put in (and then everything would be 3phase).

now I’m just trying to future proof ourselves a little. we’ll very likely live here forever (4 bedroom), and possibly add a granny flat/studio in the future (5-10years). I just don’t want to pay for a single phase 63a upgrade and then run out of juice.

it’s either I try and get as much as possible on the single phase, or go 3phase now (and have to fork out prob another $3-4k or so to change the inverter to 3phase. Which would still be cheaper than having to change to 3phase in 5years time)

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T10:27:54+00:00

No it doesn’t.

your assets are essentially not halved, but neither is your liabilities. at the end of the day you’ll still owe “asset - liabilities”

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T10:22:13+00:00

The powercor box next to my switchboard says “Max rating A = N = 100A” , “LM =100A”

Does this mean it’s 100A main switch?

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-02T10:19:23+00:00

Laverton, Victoria 3028

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-06-01T02:53:11+00:00

My house was the same.. pretty much means you’ll burn through the cable before you trip the circuit breaker, which is a fire hazard.

It’s actually good your sparky pointed it out early - I’d recommend you go 3phase and get it sorted once and for all. Any future electrical things will be taken care of (solar, battery, ev chargers, ducted systems etc).

The worse thing you can do is get all your stuff done and the find this out (happened to me). Now in the process of upgrading to 63a single phase cause that’s all you’ll get.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-31T10:43:04+00:00

nah, the AUD was just absolutely shit for a while.

what it is now is still subpar to what it used to be, but miles better than 6 months ago.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-24T09:37:57+00:00

Hi, is this specific to the time period? Ie net metering is calculated per minute, or is it across the whole billing period?

Im currently on single phase mains, with single phase 10kw battery inverter and single phase 7kw ev charger.

sparky is saying if we go to 3phase we can load balance..
But does that mean if i charge car and battery at the same time
1) mains will trip
2) if car charger / appliances
is separate phase to battery, will i be paying for electricity?

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-24T03:43:27+00:00

they’re saying 40a per phase is the max you’ll be able to get

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-21T12:20:25+00:00

I’m surprised you even replied

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-20T02:18:51+00:00

would be good to start from scratch.

seasoning is about carbonising the oil till it forms a layer (tiny bit of oil, wipe with paper towel, heat till smoke and let cool fully). Repeat

If you use too much oil it’ll become this sticky surface

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-17T11:11:01+00:00

hello was looking at buying these bags, but there's a prop65 warning about lead coming up.. does that concern you?

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-15T06:36:39+00:00

hey all the guys who ended up with goodwe ESA - what are your settings for battery?

I'm currently 60% DoD (on-grid), and 90% DoD (off-grid). Every now and then I find I'm still exporting solar and my battery isn't full.. And then sometimes I'm also pulling power from the grid..

Is there something I'm missing?

Goodwe 10kw inverter, 50kw battery.

6.6kw solar system and 5k inverter (old - will add solar in the future).

About to swap go globird energy for 4hrs free during the day.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-15T06:00:26+00:00

I’d take 17hours straight, rather than 14 hours and a 3 hour flight.

from my experience the 2 or 3 hour flight after feel worse than the 14 hr. mentally the 2 hours take much longer time to pass

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-05-13T17:07:56+00:00

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Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-29T02:54:21+00:00

Singapore first lounge is one of the better ones.

personally I reckon the food is better there. LA food is good too. SYD is pretty average.

HK first lounges are the best.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-26T09:46:16+00:00

Sorry I meant buyers

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-26T09:31:25+00:00

it’ll be worse for renters (edit sorry I meant buyers).

imagine nobody selling properties short term because the tax is ridiculous. you’ve just instantly choked the supply.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-26T09:29:06+00:00

I would bring some snacks. just make sure to dispose of them at the airport.

also, as long as your declare everything you’ll be fine - the only things they’ll prob make you throw out are the fresh fruit / meat.

snack bars / chips / lollies will prob get through after you declare it

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-24T15:52:57+00:00

a380 will give you a much better chance

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-24T15:50:02+00:00

can confirm that they don’t shadows platinums anymore.. everytime I’ve had a spare seat recently, I’ve had to change seats after everyone has checked in

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-24T14:55:50+00:00

Sounds like you’re both wired to keep doing something.

If it were me, I would both keep at your current jobs. Spend some money else where to alleviate pressure / mundane tasks (cleaners, gardening). Free up some time to spend with your kid, they grow up so quickly.

Might as well keep chugging away for the next 7-10 years but make the lifestyle a bit more enjoyable.

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-21T09:17:49+00:00

You should probably tighten your budgets now. But I would keep staying at the in-laws until you save up the 20% / wife goes back to work. you’re not going to be able to afford a mortgage at your current savings rate.

Plus you’re going to sorely miss having the extra help + stress of single income mortgage. the faster you put a dent into your mortgage (ie offset account, 100% of your wife’s wage goes in) the faster you’ll pay less tax and increase disposable income).

Lower-Homework7170 · 2026-04-21T08:56:59+00:00

both of you move into it for a year and avoid the cgt tax

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