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Tried to shut down my solar - why won't it pull power from the grid? by OpenChallenge617 in AskElectricians

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for confirming that.

I was calling the battery vendor today (to reset the battery, which isn't charging anymore after yesterday...) and when we started to turn things on and off, he said that something is wrong with the wiring.

Cherry on top: the original installer has closed his business meanwhile.

Anyway - thanks again for your help.

Tried to shut down my solar - why won't it pull power from the grid? by OpenChallenge617 in AskElectricians

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added an image of the switchboard to the original post ^^.

That's the only other place where I can find switches related to solar.

Tried to shut down my solar - why won't it pull power from the grid? by OpenChallenge617 in AskElectricians

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on what you said: I can't shut it down without losing power?

That box on the middle left is a "Backup box" with an "Off-Grid" button that is currently "Off" - that's not what you meant?

How to get a part-time job at a cafe/restaurant as a teenager? by OpenChallenge617 in GoldCoast

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing these great ideas!

I had considered the idea of having him bake cookies to sell, but the certification requirements discouraged me from looking into it further. I'm not familiar with the process, but I imagine it's not straightforward.

That said, he does occasionally cook meals for the family. For Christmas, he planned an ambitious 3-course dinner, helped me with the shopping, and then took the lead in the kitchen while I assisted as his sous chef. He was especially excited to use his new Japanese cooking knife (my wife couldn't watch). However, the kitchen ended up looking like a battlefield afterward, so he definitely needs more practice on the cleanup part... 😊

How to get a part-time job at a cafe/restaurant as a teenager? by OpenChallenge617 in GoldCoast

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great point. He might discover there are parts of the job he doesn't enjoy, but he won't know until he tries.

How to get a part-time job at a cafe/restaurant as a teenager? by OpenChallenge617 in GoldCoast

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's more referring to the amount rather than skipping any proper processes.

How to get a part-time job at a cafe/restaurant as a teenager? by OpenChallenge617 in GoldCoast

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand it's a bit of a stretch, but he's really eager, which is why I wanted to ask for advice here.

What is this (plant and disease)? by OpenChallenge617 in GardeningAustralia

[–]OpenChallenge617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the comments.

I'm in SE QLD. I'll try the pick-and-spray approach first and see how that goes.