Category Archives: Electrical

Twin floodlight – needs replacement.

Posted on 16/07/2016 by AlanM52

Pulled down the old one from the back of the carport, the sensor cover is disintegrating from the weather and before long a squatter (spider) moved in stuffing up sensor operation. I’ve broken off around the edges to tidy it … Continue reading →

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ALDI – ceramic tower heater.

Posted on 09/06/2016 by AlanM52

Unpack, plug into power and…while I was having a quick read of the instructions Pixie was already sitting in front of the thing – LOL

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Power board breaker tripping?

Posted on 27/09/2015 by AlanM52

From last week one of the 10A breakers has been tripping in the power board ?   Above: Went looking in the carport area and found the culprit, old weatherproof power point that I pressed into service when wiring the … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Tevion Power meter $14.99

Posted on 13/11/2010 by AlanM52

Measures household power/energy consumption Multi-measuring formats including current and historical consumption, greenhouse gas emission display I setup the unit and entered our electricity rate. Plugged into entertainment centre GPO, it’s over a month now so should be able to get … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Extension Cord Safety Lock $2.99

Posted on 04/06/2010 by AlanM52

I bought a few of these, simple but very handy. This Christmas will make three years since I installed a rain tank behind the garage and running power from the garage to the pump is still on the job list! … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Home Automation Kit $39.95

Posted on 04/06/2010 by AlanM52

Control your appliances remotely via radio frequency out of the line of sight Great for turning on the lights before you enter your home or starting the kettle from the comfort of your lounge chair Includes 5 receivers and 1 … Continue reading →

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ALDI Six Outlet Power Board $12.99

Posted on 02/06/2010 by AlanM52

posted May 24, 2010 3:30 PM by Alan Mackenzie   [ updated May 24, 2010 3:33 PM ]   * 2 x oversized spring outlets to accommodate power packs* Surge protection* Overload protection* Phone line protection for telephones or modems* … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Home Automation Kit $39.95

Posted on 02/06/2010 by AlanM52

  Control your appliances remotely via radio frequency out of the line of sight Great for turning on the lights before you enter your home or starting the kettle from the comfort of your lounge chair Includes 5 receivers and … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Extension Cord Safety Lock $2.99

Posted on 02/06/2010 by AlanM52

I bought a few of these, simple but very handy. This Christmas will make three years since I installed a rain tank behind the garage and running power from the garage to the pump is still on the job list … Continue reading →

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