What will you do with your $750?

[davidc4430]

about a month ago i bought a small split system air conditioner from 'Kogan' (an online shoping site)

normally not an item i would buy as the size if bought locally would be about $700 for just the unit

but kogan had an end of summer sale unit at $430.

then they had a free delivery sale too on the airconditioner

then they sent me a 'get $20 off' promotion

bringing the price down to $410 delivered.

so i got one.

i have been planning to save up to have it installed in a few months.

i will now spend the $750 on the install

[domino-710]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

exactly, maybe 3, kogan, the aircon installer and an electrician too.

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What about the delivery bloke - how many is it now.??

[icyfroth]

[icyfroth]

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@davidc4430 

Re: What will you do with your $750?

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Use it for a visit to QLD to see my daughter and grandies!

[lyhargr_0]

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@domino-710 wrote:

Air Conditioning - Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria issues licences to air conditioning installers in Victoria. Air conditioning and refrigeration installers in Victoria must hold a Restricted Electrical Workers Licence in order to install any air conditioning system other than a simple system that can be plugged into a wall outlet.

A Restricted Electrical Workers Licence for air conditioning will be restricted to air conditioning and refrigeration only and there are two licence classes:

1. Class 1 includes “fault finding.”
2. Class 2 is limited to disconnect/reconnect work only.

In addition, air conditioning installers in Victoria must hold an appropriate ARC licence. This can either be a full licence or, if they are installing a split system, a restricted licence.

Air Conditioning - SA

The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs governs the licensing of trades in South Australia. The Office considers refrigeration and air conditioning systems installation as a part of the building industry and issues “building work supervisor” licences with “standard conditions” included for the scope of work the installer is authorised to carry out. In the case of air conditioning, the licence may be:

• Air Conditioning limited to split system installation or
• Air Conditioning

The general “Air Conditioning” licence includes installation of “fixed appliances that circulate airflow within a building that provides heating and/or cooling of the building space.” It does not include associated electrical or plumbing work unless the technician is also registered to perform that type of work.

As is the case throughout Australia, air conditioning installers in South Australia must also hold licences issued by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).

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Not sure what all that means, just know we need to get both an electrican and an A/C installer to do ours     

[lyhargr_0]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

regardless of 1 2 or 3 my cash will go back into the local economy.

actually kogan dont count as i bought the unit before getting the stimulus money

it just means i will get it installed sooner than planned

god i'm nice to leroy, no freezing nights this winter.

i have a large SS in the lounge but even turned up it fails to deliver warm air right thru the house to my bedroom.

no point having a warm lounge if the bedrooms cold.

i used to put extra rugs on Foos bed and cover him over but hed move about and uncover himself within a short time.

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Sounds like a good plan David

[icyfroth]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

about a month ago i bought a small split system air conditioner from 'Kogan' (an online shoping site)

normally not an item i would buy as the size if bought locally would be about $700 for just the unit

but kogan had an end of summer sale unit at $430.

then they had a free delivery sale too on the airconditioner

then they sent me a 'get $20 off' promotion

bringing the price down to $410 delivered.

so i got one.

i have been planning to save up to have it installed in a few months.

i will now spend the $750 on the install

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What is the country of manufacture?

[lyhargr_0]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@davidc4430 wrote:

about a month ago i bought a small split system air conditioner from 'Kogan' (an online shoping site)

normally not an item i would buy as the size if bought locally would be about $700 for just the unit

but kogan had an end of summer sale unit at $430.

then they had a free delivery sale too on the airconditioner

then they sent me a 'get $20 off' promotion

bringing the price down to $410 delivered.

so i got one.

i have been planning to save up to have it installed in a few months.

i will now spend the $750 on the install

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What is the country of manufacture?

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Prob China  lol

[domino-710]

I did look that one up.

Kogan - apparently manufacture those they call Australian Made - tvs etc.

But I can only guess where the parts come from. 

[domino-710]

Had a large one put in the kitchen last summer.

Two blokes arrived - not sure what either did.

But it works.

[icyfroth]

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@lyhargr_0 wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@davidc4430 wrote:

about a month ago i bought a small split system air conditioner from 'Kogan' (an online shoping site)

normally not an item i would buy as the size if bought locally would be about $700 for just the unit

but kogan had an end of summer sale unit at $430.

then they had a free delivery sale too on the airconditioner

then they sent me a 'get $20 off' promotion

bringing the price down to $410 delivered.

so i got one.

i have been planning to save up to have it installed in a few months.

i will now spend the $750 on the install

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What is the country of manufacture?

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Prob China  lol

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Exactly. It's much the same as the GFC back in 2008 when Rudd gave everyone $900. Mudh of it was spent on electrical goods and gadgets made overseas. Harvey Norman made a Motza!

Ring any bells?