$14.95

Radio Parts - Power Meter for $14.95

ninkasi on 2010-03-29 12:55:04

Ever wonder exactly how much power your new giant flat panel tv or wall aircon is using? Do you seem to be using more power every month? With kW/hour costs going up, the cost of electricty is becoming a very significant part of the household budget.

The cost of electricity in Victoria went up recently. It was recently estimated that the cost of electricity in NSW will rise by up to 62 per cent, including inflation, over three years to 2013.

So, managing and minimising power usage can result in significant long term savings now and even more so in the future.

Just put this unit on the power point, and then plug an appliance into it and you can track very accurately how much power is being used over a period of time. Not only is it interesting to have this sort of info, this device can pay for itself very quickly when used - for example - to monitor power usage from appliances like fridges that can start to use lots of power due to damaged seals without you being aware of it.

Similar devices can now be found for around the $30 mark. The next cheapest I've seen is $20 at Jaycar. There are fancier devices out there, and ones that measure power from the power meter itself so can tell you how much power the entire house is using (eg Wattson), but they cost more and frankly this is generally good enough.

If you buy a lot of kit from Radio Parts you can also get a trade/frequent buyer card and get this device even cheaper! If you can't visit their store, if you order over $100(ex gst) and are in Metro Melb then delivery is free.

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1.52kW fully installed system Solar power system from $2500 (or possibly free)

ninkasi on 2010-03-02 23:00:26

Includes pretty much everything, but there may be some extra costs depending on your house. In my case I have a double storey (+$200) plus flat steel roof (+$415) so it cost me a little more. Depending on supplier, you may also have to pay for a "smart meter". Even so I calculate that with the Solar feedback rebates (I will be credited back about three times the market rate for any energy I generate and feed back into the grid) in Melbourne I'll pay for this installation within four years. So that's a 25% tax free return on investment. If you combine this with the interest free loan noted at http://www.buckscoop.com.au/forums/freebies/17923-free-sustainability-assessment-interest-free-loan.html then you effectively will get the solar system for free (in fact you could possibly install a larger system), and after it has paid itself off, you will continue to get credit for years to come - these systems have a lifespan of +20 years....

I ordered my system in mid Dec, and it was installed mid Jan.

Basically - after four years, cost neutral. From then on I should be saving around $800 per year - and that's at current (pun intended) power prices.

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Freebie: FREE climate change action kit

completebogan on 2009-11-07 16:56:49

Climate change action kit

Climate change is one of the biggest issues going at the moment so why not step forward & do your part!

Australian residents only :)

Each kit contains

-A fridge magnet with handy GreenHome tips for making simple changes in your life to reduce your contribution to climate change

-Act now on Climate Change sticker, for you to display in your window; A letter addressed to a Senator in your state please sign and send it to them, urging them, as your representative in the Senate, to push for stronger action on climate change

-Make the Difference flyer, with simple actions you can take in your community to help reduce Australias contribution to climate change and more information about ACF and the work that they do.

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Freebie: 10,000 FREE Energy Saving Light Bulbs to be given away ** VICTORIAN RESIDENTS ONLY

completebogan on 2009-10-30 21:38:15

Energy saving lightbulbs

Free energy saving light bulbs for victorian residents


** couldn't see an expiry or whether still currently running- I'm sure all you Victorian residents will investigate! It looks like its still current & active

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Freebie: Free 2 year magazine subscription when you switch to Origin Green Power

kam76 on 2008-10-05 14:17:17

Origin GreenPower

Simply choose our ChoicePlus energy plan and well reward you with a 2 year magazine subscription to one of the following:

* Better Homes and Gardens
* Home Beautiful
* Your Garden
* Mens Health
* marie claire
* Girlfriend
* K-Zone.

Youll also receive the following with our ChoicePlus energy plan:

* Electricity and/or natural gas supplied to your home
* Choice of Government accredited Origin GreenPower options 25%, 50% 100% GreenPower
* Choice of Australias first Green Gas
* Flexibility, with no lock-in contract and no exit fees
* Choice of convenient payment options

Origin GreenPower

We give you the option of choosing government accredited Origin GreenPower for some or all of your electricity needs.

GreenPower is electricity that comes from a new renewable energy generation source like solar or wind. Sources must have been built after 1997 to be accredited, encouraging continuing investment in Australias renewable energy.
How it works
You receive your electricity in the normal way, we simply ensure the percentage of GreenPower you choose is matched in the grid with renewable sources, reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.

Our government accredited Origin GreenPower products

* GreenEarth - you can choose 25% of your electricity consumption to be government accredited Origin GreenPower*
* GreenEarth Extra - you choose 50% of your electricity consumption to be government accredited Origin GreenPower*
* GreenEarth Wind - you choose 100% of your electricity consumption to be government accredited Origin GreenPower*
* GreenEarth Solar - you choose 100% of your electricity consumption to be government accredited Origin GreenPower*

Our 100% wind and 100% solar GreenPower products are independently rated Australias best in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by Green Electricity Watch.

Government accredited Origin GreenPower is currently available to customers in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

The approximate extra cost of GreenPower can be found at http://www.originenergy.com.au/1142/Green-energy-FAQs#whyextracost but is said to range between $13 and $77 per quarter, depending upon the plan chosen.

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Jumble Box deals | Origin Energy Freebies

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Freebie: FREE Seedsticks for every 10 plastic bags at Knox Shopping Centre, Melbourne

craftykiwi on 2008-07-05 08:43:54

Knox

It's Green Month at Knox Shopping Centre in Melbourne.

During July for every 10 plastic bags you bring in the centre will give you a free set of Seedsticks.

For more information on what seedsticks are you can go here:
http://www.seedsticks.com/information/questions.html

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$29.50

4 MY EARTH - free upgrade on Sandwich Wrap & Snack Wrap

ScarletRubies on 2008-01-04 01:52:06

From Kindred Magazines email news:
"Special Offer

4MyEarth® reusable lunch bags and wraps are a convenient and a fun way to pack your lunch, they are also environmentally friendly and easy to use.

4MyEarth have a special offer for Kindred Spirit readers - purchase a 4MyEarth wrap pack - Deal 1 and receive a free 'upgrade' to Deal 2 when you mention Kindred in the comments box at the check-out on their website."

From the 4 My Earth site:
"Deal 2: 1 Large and 2 Medium Sandwich Wraps and 2 Snack Wraps."
Normally $39.50, you get this deal for $29.50 if you mention Kindred Magazine in the comments box. Essentially, you are getting a large sandwich wrap for free.

I haven't used these yet, but am planning to.

I recommend Kindred Magazine too! ;)

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