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Another myth we hear all the time is that "solar batteries aren't big enough to power your house."

This isn't true - many of our customers manage to successfully power through the night on their battery alone. Although, if you do deplete your battery's storage, buying a small amount of electricity from the grid is usually offset by the Feed-in Tariff credits you receive from your energy provider for selling excess energy back to the grid.

It's important to realise that battery storage success can be based on a variety of factors. It's dependent on your family's usage, your expectations and the capacity of your solar storage installed.

At Redback, we suggest only putting your essentials on your backup circuit. Things such as lights, internet, fridge, TV and security systems allow you to still continue to live even if there is a blackout. And if you install DC-coupled storage (such as our Smart Hybrid system) as long as the sun's still shining, you can still charge your battery even in a blackout.

Learn more about backup power here:
https://bit.ly/43KUwxr

This is your three-month reminder to test your safety switches!

Safety switches reduce the risk of an electric shock if there’s a fault in your electrical wiring or electrical equipment.

For more information on testing your safety switches, check out our website: https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-safety-home/safety-switches

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If you already have rooftop solar, or are looking to install it, there are many reasons why you should also consider adding battery storage to your home.

In this blog article, we outline some of the main reasons why it makes sense for those with and without existing panels to go the extra mile and get battery storage in 2023.

👉 https://bit.ly/3HE329R

With over 3M Australian homes already having rooftop solar, the next logical renewable step is the addition of home battery storage. And according to the Australian Energy Market Commission's recent report there are three things that are providing an incentive to homeowners to install a home battery:

1️⃣ Falling battery costs due to advancement in technology.
2️⃣ Longer warranty lifetimes, with Redback proudly offer a 10 year Australian-backed warranty.
3️⃣ Changes to Solar Feed-in tariffs plus tariffs for using energy in peak periods

Read the entire report here: https://bit.ly/3fVQ9ML

Take back control of your power bills with a Redback battery storage system
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We recently completed a Shop fit out for the Legends at Okanui 🇦🇺🤙🏽🌺 utilising Rapid LED track lights.
Well worth dropping inn and checking out their range of clothes from kids to adults 👌🏽

⚠️A safety recall has been re-issued by Bunnings Warehouse for Ozito Portable Electric Blowers due to the risk of electric shock and other injuries.⚠️

The 2015 model’s (OZBL 1800WA) impeller can break during use and rupture the casing, giving access to live parts and releasing sharp objects at high speed, with the malfunction already causing several injuries.

For more information on the recall 👉https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/ozito-industries-pty-ltd-%E2%80%94-ozito-portable-electric-blower

An extremely important reminder with all this 🌧 around. The only way the majority of us can dry our clothes is via our household dryer.
Clean your filters regularly to prevent house fires 🔥

With over a months worth of rain the ants 🐜 thought they’d move to higher ground and begin building a new nest…… mixed with a bit more rain and………….
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HEY PRESTO!!!! 🙌🏼😂 (can you come fix it).
✅ A recent job we visited out in the hills behind Murwillumbah where we attend a customers property whom advised they had no power after the nights rain 🫣

A handy tip to share with your clients.

Turning appliances off and unplugging them from the power point saves you money – and it reduces the risk of a fire caused by electrical faults.

Find more handy tips with buying and using electrical equipment 👉 https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-equipment/buying-and-using-electrical-equipment

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⚠Safety tip⚠

Never overload power points by plugging in multiple double adapters. If you need more power outlets, get a licensed electrician to install more power points or use a power board with an inbuilt overload device.

Find your local licensed electrician ✅ https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/find-a-licensed-electrician

🚜 👩‍🌾 Timmo’s drawing in the 2022 Farm safety calendar is a reminder that safety switches save lives and to always make sure they’re fitted to all circuits and tested regularly.
Keep your eyes peeled! This year’s Farm safety calendar competition opens NEXT month. Winning entries will feature in the Farm safety calendar 2023.

12 winners will feature in the 2023 Farm safety calendar PLUS they receive a $250 gift voucher and $500 for their school.

That’s a very impressive drawing Timmo! Thanks for your safety tip around safety switches ⚡

🥺 ABSOLUTE DEVASTATION!
A little help goes a long way. These are just a few of the properties we have been helping get some sort of power back on so they can begin to rebuild.
I hear a lot of people saying they wish they could help……. We’ll you can in many ways, if you can’t physically help move or clean you can assist with delivery of cleaning items, Food, Water, clothes ect. Please don’t just drive around in your car filming 😠 get of your arse and help. WE ARE STRONGER AS ONE 💪🏽🙏🏽

Rain in your roof space – turn off the power!

If heavy rain has got into your ceiling space, before you head up there to investigate, you must turn off the main power switch in your switchbox first.

With the power on the ceiling space is a very dangerous place – and it’s a lot worse if there’s water up there.

Stay safer up there – switch off down here! Remember to tell others in your house that you’re about to turn off the power and you’re heading up to have a look. Find out more 👉 https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-safety-home/ceiling-spaces

If you have lost power and are using a generator at your business, workplace or home please read the below information to ensure you are using it safely and with as little risk as possible. Remember, it is extremely dangerous and illegal to connect a generator to your home using a power point on a power circuit or any other connection point.
⚠️ Portable generators should only be used to power essential equipment, such as fridges.
⚠️ Only connect your generator to your house if you have had an electrical contractor fit a proper generator change-over switch with the appropriate generator socket.
⚠️Do not connect your generator to your house using a power point on a power circuit or any other connection point. This is illegal and dangerous. This could energise the powerlines and cause an electric shock to anyone coming into contact with them.
⚠️ Also, plugging the generator into your house circuit could cause the generator to fail and cause a fire, or damage the generator and circuits.
⚠️ Ensure all leads used to connect your generator are in good working condition, i.e. no damage to plugs or lead and no exposed wires.
⚠️ Only use power boards that are protected by an overload cut out.
⚠️ Place leads and power boards so they will not be affected by mechanical damage (e.g. stepped on, tripping, etc), flooding, or fire (e.g. coiled leads, overload).
⚠️ Be aware of risks including electrocution and poisoning/suffocation from carbon monoxide exhaust gases.
⚠️ Always run the generator outdoors or in a well ventilated area, don’t exceed the generator’s load rating and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
For more information on safe flood recovery visit https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/workplace-hazards/dangers-in-your-workplace/storms-and-floods

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🤯 it’s worth having a quick look at your solar system every now and than 👀
This customer was wondering why their Power bill had doubled? After a quick inspection they noticed the DC isolator was warped and contacted us to inspect. Upon inspection we found the system to be just out of warranty and installed with no glands up on The roof which lead to water ingress down at the inverter 😱.
It proves cheap systems usually result in poor workmanship 👎🏽👎🏽

Happy New year everyone.
Just a reminder we will be back at it again on January 17th ☺️

📞 Call Us today for a free inspection or Quote to ensure your property comply’s with the Current Electrical Standards ✅

Does your rental property have a safety switch installed?

Landlords, if a safety switch is not installed in your rental property, you may face fines of up to $1500.

Tenants, if you don’t believe a safety switch is installed at your rental property:
🏡 contact your landlord or rental agent
🏡 call us on 1300 362 128.

Make sure you understand your responsibilities as a tenant or landlord, download a copy of our Electrical safety in rental properties - Tenants guide.https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-09/electrical-safety-in-rental-properties-tenants.pdf

A recent renovation to this Madter Bedroom included the addition of a couple of pendants for some ambient lighting to help set the mood 😱💗

💆‍♀️ Annnnd Breath 💆🏽‍♂️
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It’s not worth the risk 🙅🏽‍♂️

⚠ Always check electrical equipment before you use it. If it’s damaged, get it repaired or dispose of it.

Don’t use any electrical equipment with broken plugs, damaged insulation or frayed cords. Damaged equipment can cause a fire or give you an electric shock! 🔥⚡

Find out more https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-equipment/buying-and-using-electrical-equipment

DON’T CHANCE IT!
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