Have you had solar installed but not had a chance to review the electricity tariffs that you are on?  Depending which feed in tariff you have it may be more cost efficient to change some appliances to day time use (Tariff 11), therefore using the solar electricity generated.  This would be true for your electrical hot water system and pool pumps that don’t need to run 24/7.  Whereas previously, to be cost efficient these items would have been on Tariff 33 or 31 the economy tariffs which have a cheaper rate than tariff 11. 

To make the most you are getting the most out of your solar give Rolly a call today to discuss.  We can review your electricity account to help you work out if you should change Tariff’s to make the most of your solar system. 

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The electrical industry is being flooded with second rate, cheap electrical products. On comparison of a known brand power point eg. Clipsal with a cheaper brand you can notice the differences in quality straight away. Some of these cheaper brands will more than likely break before the year is out, leaving you with costly bills to fix the problem.

We all seek the best price but you need to remember that ‘you get what you pay for’ and if a quote is significantly less than another you need to ask yourself why. These second rate products although cheaper in the beginning will end up costing your more in the end and could pose a safety issue to your family as they fail.

Brands that have a reputation for quality will usually not want to harm their brand by using inferior quality components. Their products are properly researched and designed.

At Rolly’s Electrical we use quality products that will save you money in the long run.

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Do you need your solar panels cleaned?

Over time dust, insect and bird droppings and other substances build up on solar panels and limit the electricity generated by each panel.  Even panels which are partially covered will be affected.

 Rolly’s Electrical can come and clean your panels for you, which usually will take a couple of hours depending on where the panels are (double story house v single) and how many panels there are.  It is important that the system is shut down before commencing cleaning, which is why it is important for you to get a qualified electrician to clean your panels.  Where possible we will clean the panels from the ground using a good quality soft brush.

It is best to clean the panels when they are not in direct sun and it will evaporate the water used and dirt will be smeared.  Either early the morning, evening or on an overcast day is best. 

Give us a call today to discuss if your panels need a clean to ensure they are operating at their maximum efficiency.  Ph 0410375098.

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Every degree counts:   Run you air conditioner at 25 degrees in summer and 18 degrees in winter.  Every degree cooler in summer adds 10% to the amount of electricity the air con uses.  Also clean your filter as a dirty filter can slow down air flow which makes the air conditioner work harder, which wastes electricity.

 Change to an economy tariff:  give Rolly’s Electrical a call to put ensure you are using an economy tariff.  You can save around 50% on electricity running costs if you put your electrical hot water system on an Tariff 31 or 30% with Tariff 33, compared with Tariff 11 Residental.

 Change to solar hot water:   A solar hot water system can save you between 60% – 80% electrical running costs compared to an electric hot water system on Tariff 11 Residental.

 Pool tips:   Check with you local pool shop about how long you should be running your pool filter for as reducing the running time by 1 hour per day could reduce your annual electricity bill by $100.

 Fridge tips:  Did you know an empty fridge uses more electricity than a full fridge.  Consider turning your second fridge off when not required.  Also keep an eye on your fridge seals and replace them as required.

 Standby power:  Turn appliances off at the wall when not in use.

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