solar panel best place to buy ?

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xcat

i am looking for a good place to buy solar panels, regulator etc in eastern sub melbourne. doesnt have to be the cheepest but a good reliable outlet that knows what they are talking about with good products.
thanks in advance.
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Reply By: George_M - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 19:52

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 19:52

xcat

I did a bit of research on this (including the outdoor show at Jeff's Shed late last year), and eventually went to Energy Matters in Market Street, South Melbourne.

They seem to know what they are talking about (I'm pretty much a novice with this solar stuff); didn't mind silly questions; and sell panels with what appeared (to me, at least) to be heavy grade fittings.

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Follow Up By: Boobook2 - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 07:19

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 07:19

Coundn't agree more.

make sure you check their internet prices which are less than thte shop prices. They will match their internet prices as soon as you mention it.

Solid advice, always helpful if you have a question and the best prices I could find for brand name panels.

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Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:07

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:07

Been looking also.
Has anyone had any experience with Todae.
Their prices seem low and free shipping.

eg 80w BP polycrystaline $725 delivered.
Online and storefronts in Sydney

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Reply By: Maîneÿ [wa] - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:27

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:27

as you say: ""looking for a good place to buy solar panels, regulator etc in eastern sub Melbourne""

what capacity do you require ??

Mainey . . .

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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 21:06

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 21:06

Xcat,

Did the rounds in Melbourne and there are a few good websites (Energy matters as mentioned above) as well as a mob in Geelong. Having had a good look around for a bifold portable unit, I went with the offerings from ABR who are an advertiser on this site. I bought a 100W bifold kit that was very well put together (compared to an equivilent 80 and 100W suntech). Very solid unit. Good pricing as well. Absolutely no affiliation outside being a satidfied customer.

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Reply By: Member - Lance S (VIC) - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 21:38

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 21:38

xcat,

i bought mine from Jaycar in Frankston, 2 x 80w BP panels, PV solar, charge controller MP3129 and 10mts of cable, wired in sequence, i paid $1700, they have never missed a beat.

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Reply By: Best Off Road - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 07:49

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 07:49

Award RV/Caravan Accessories in Fern Tree Gully are pretty good.

Talk to Rod.

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Reply By: GregF - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 11:32

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 11:32

Got my 120watt panel set up from Kulkyne Kampers. Havnt tried them yet,but good price, good service, 25 year Warranty and delivered to The Alice.
They are located at Red Cliffs Vic. They are on the Web, type in Kulkyne.
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Reply By: xcat - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:44

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:44

thanks for all the reply's ,
everyone has a way different opinion on what's needed, i have found the most helpful people to be http://www.solaronline.com.au/
they seem to have all the answers and they also have stock, most places dont have stock at the moment !
thanks again
xcat

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Follow Up By: RV Powerstream P/L - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 18:13

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 18:13

Xcat
You cannot go past Solaronline but if you email me I can tell you how to save more money on the online discounted price and still buy their gear.
info@powerstream.com.au
ian

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Reply By: Maîneÿ [wa] - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 20:25

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 20:25

xcat,
you say: "everyone has a way different opinion on what's needed,
i have found the most helpful people to be ***** they seem to have all the answers and they also have stock, most places dont have stock at the moment "

How did you figure out who was giving you the correct information, if as you say "everyone has a way different opinion" ?

What are the questions you need answers for ??

Mainey . . .

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