My potential system....

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7th July 2012, 09:23 AM
Scallops

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Originally Posted by WhiteD3

I won't be going with this mob.

Submitted an enquiry online and they rang me within a hour, which is good service. My enquiry stated I was after a 2 to 3 kW system on the north facing roof.

Within a minute of the call he's talking about a 10kW system on the west roof. When asked about the LG panels shown on their site, he admits they don't do them anymore and are pushing REC.

Then wanted a $200 (refundable) deposit to sign up then and there. Sounded dodgy to me and far too pushy.

Sorry to hear that, Mark. I found them to be quite the opposite, and any internet search (Whirlpool etc) seems to support the view that they are a well regarded company.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1935495

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1813965

Of course, everyone has an opinion, but I know several people who have used this company and they were very happy.
7th July 2012, 09:08 PM
Scallops

...... And I'm also quite surprised that keen2bgreen even recommended one panel over another.....they offered me a choice of ET, REC or Suntech panels on a 3kw system - all top tier stuff it should be said, but steadfastly refused to recommend one over another.....when I chose the REC's, they actually asked why!

In all honesty, if a company did push REC panels onto you, they'd be doing you a favor.
9th July 2012, 07:37 PM
WhiteD3

The REC recommendation came about when I asked about the LG panels they offered on their site. He said the LG's became too expensive so they shifter to REC.

They might do great work (and I hope they do so for you Dan) but pushy, up-selling salesmen always put me off.
10th July 2012, 06:47 AM
Scallops

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Originally Posted by WhiteD3

The REC recommendation came about when I asked about the LG panels they offered on their site. He said the LG's became too expensive so they shifter to REC.

They might do great work (and I hope they do so for you Dan) but pushy, up-selling salesmen always put me off.

Yeah, that would put me off too. Did you get form 1003 in by midnight last night?
18th July 2012, 11:01 AM
Scallops

Well, my potential system turned out to be just that. :( Too much shade and not the best aspect....at least the potential installer (Keen2bgreen) were entirely ethical and honest about our situation....

So now we're sitting in a dark house with 3 jumpers on and, shock horror, long pants! :p
3rd August 2012, 04:51 AM
WhiteD3

Had a 5 kW system installed this week. Very happy with the job, time will tell re the pay back but I've done the math and I think a little over 3 years at current electricity prices.

LG 250w panels and an SMA inverter.
3rd August 2012, 07:38 AM
rovercare

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Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Had a 5 kW system installed this week. Very happy with the job, time will tell re the pay back but I've done the math and I think a little over 3 years at current electricity prices.

LG 250w panels and an SMA inverter.

Should be about right with 44c tariff and lots of export
26th August 2012, 02:52 PM
Tombie

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Should be about right with 44c tariff and lots of export

My 5kw system is returning between $1200 and $1500 per quarter :cool:

We did a lot of energy conservation upgrades too.

LCD TV instead of plasma, use TV without Home Theatre unless watching movies etc..

Smaller, more efficient fridge. Better close to full than 1/2 empty.

LED lighting everywhere

Even the workshop is entirely LED..

:cool:
26th August 2012, 07:56 PM
rovercare

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Originally Posted by Tombie

My 5kw system is returning between $1200 and $1500 per quarter :cool:

We did a lot of energy conservation upgrades too.

LCD TV instead of plasma, use TV without Home Theatre unless watching movies etc..

Smaller, more efficient fridge. Better close to full than 1/2 empty.

LED lighting everywhere

Even the workshop is entirely LED..

:cool:

$1200/qtr is 30kw/hrs a day average @ export only, sun must pump in whyalla! What is the latitude I'll chuck it in sunny design in a few days when I'm doing some quotes
26th August 2012, 08:02 PM
Tombie

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Originally Posted by rovercare

$1200/qtr is 30kw/hrs a day average @ export only, sun must pump in whyalla! What is the latitude I'll chuck it in sunny design in a few days when I'm doing some quotes

Dont forget I get $0.52c /Kwh here too, which helps.. :cool:

And yes, around 30kw/h a day average... Tends to swing between 26-38...

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