by Dan Carpenter | Oct 9, 2013 | 2013, Blog
We are very pleased to announce that we are now offering the Certegy Ezi-Pay Express payment plan to our customers.
This payment plan is perfect for those who are looking to invest in solar for their new home or renovation project, but don’t want to pay for it all upfront.
There may be many reasons why you are considering moving to a more environmentally friendly energy or product solution. Perhaps it’s to help the environment. Maybe it’s to reduce the impact of the ever escalating rises in energy costs. But “going green” is more than just a statement, it’s a financial and lifestyle commitment as well.
So that’s why we have decided to offer the option of taking out a payment plan for your solar installation. And we have chosen nothing but the best when it comes to the plan – Certegy is the preferred supplier of payment solutions to help meet the environmental needs of consumers across Australia.
Spreading the cost of your solar panels or other energy efficient solutions over a period of time makes sense – it gives you the best chance of enjoying the benefits whilst easing the financial commitment upfront. And best of all, Certegy Ezi-Pay Express has no interest ever.
The plan works as a “revolving credit account” that allows you to purchase goods or services today from participating businesses by paying an initial deposit, with the remaining balance conveniently direct debited fortnightly. The application is simple with no invasive questions and fast approval times. You will only need to make a once-off account establishment fee between $35 and $90, which is payable over the term of the purchase plan, and you’re good to go.
Your account will provide you with access to online information about your purchases, credit schedules, and available credit. There is a small monthly account keeping fee of just $3.50 which will be direct debited while your account remains active.
We are so happy to now be a participating business in the Certegy Ezi-Pay Express payment plan and we hope it convinces are few more people on the fence about solar to jump on board. Please do not hesitate to phone, email or make an appointment with us at our Gold Coast showroom if you would like more information on the payment plan.
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Dan Carpenter has built his business to be one of the most successful and trusted electrical businesses on the Gold Coast. He completed his apprenticeship in Adelaide at a young age. With a passion for self-driven success, he established his own enterprise on the Gold Coast at 22, quickly becoming a leader in the local building and solar industries. His dedication led him to win the Gold Coast Small Business Award and earn the title of Accredited Master Electrician.
by Dan Carpenter | Sep 15, 2013 | 2013, Blog
With the days getting warmer and warmer as we quickly approach the summer months, now is the perfect time to have us install an energy efficient pool pump for you. And with up to 70% lower power usage than traditional single speed pool pumps, you’d be crazy not to!
When working out why their power bills are skyrocketing, many forget to consider if their pool pump could be contributing to the increase. But in fact, pool pumps are a major culprit when it comes to high electricity use, with the average pump costing pool owners $640 annually. To reduce this cost, there are several things that you can do.
Firstly, you can get us to install the Australian designed and engineered Davey PowerMaster ECO 8-star energy efficient pool pump for you. This pool pump, which was one of the most popular items at our booth at this year’s Home Show, is one of the best on the market and even won the Product of the Year Award and the Energy Saving Award at the Splash Awards 2012. The whisper quiet pump has a three speed, brushless DC motor which you can set to ECO Flow, Mid Flow or High Flow. It also comes with a three-year warranty and is made with strong corrosion resistant UV stabilised materials.
Source: Davey
What’s more, we are extending our Home Show special and offering free installation for all of the quality pool pumps we supply. This great offer will be valid until the end of October and will save you $120!
Energex also offers a ‘Positive Payback’ of $250 for people who connect their pump to the Economy Tariff 33. The company also offers a $150 reward for those who install a minimum 5-star energy efficient pump or aftermarket drive. You can apply online for these rewards or read more about them here.
If you are interested in having an energy efficient pool pump installed or just want to know more about how much you can save, you can speak to me or one of the team on (07) 5578 3481 or at info@danthesparkyman.com.au. Alternatively, you can arrange a consultation or drop by our Gold Coast showroom. You can also use the pool pump calculator pictured below by clicking here to calculate your savings.
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Dan Carpenter has built his business to be one of the most successful and trusted electrical businesses on the Gold Coast. He completed his apprenticeship in Adelaide at a young age. With a passion for self-driven success, he established his own enterprise on the Gold Coast at 22, quickly becoming a leader in the local building and solar industries. His dedication led him to win the Gold Coast Small Business Award and earn the title of Accredited Master Electrician.
by Dan Carpenter | Aug 31, 2013 | 2013, Blog
Well what a fantastic time we had at this year’s Gold Coast Home Show and Lifestyle Expo. It was great to see the Gold Coast Convention Centre filled to the brim with local businesses showcasing the best of their products and services.
It was our first time to hold a stand at this event, and we received the most overwhelming response possible. Mandy and I both went home with sore feet and a sore throat on Sunday afternoon but we will certainly be back again next year.
The theme for us this year was focusing on the hot topic of the year – energy efficiency – so on display, we had a full range of LED lighting products, an 8 star energy efficient pool pump, and a solar panel and inverter. These products are what can have the biggest impact on your electricity bill in terms of savings, so it was great to be able to talk to everyone about the benefits of this new technology and for everyone to see the products for themselves (our interactive LED lighting display board was a huge hit!).
One thing that was clear to me by the end of the weekend was just how confusing the world of LED lighting can be. Many people had questions about how to make the switch, which lights they should use, what colour they should choose and how much it all costs. So in the coming weeks I will be putting together an article on LED lighting 101 which will hopefully answer some of your questions and give you a starting point on how to make the change. In the meantime here are some quick facts that may interest you:
• The average life expectancy of an LED globe in a domestic environment is over 10 years
• LED’s produce about 75% less heat than Halogens and are therefore much safer to use
• They switch on and provide full strength light instantly
• They save you money…lots of money!
If you are interested in learning more about LED lighting, I highly recommend that you contact our office and arrange for me to come out and do an in-home (or business) consultation. There is no charge for this service, and absolutely no obligation, and it is the best way for me to answer any of your queries and provide you with a fixed price quotation specific to your needs. I’ll also be able to show you your predicted power bill savings and return on your investment.
Also, a big congratulations Scott Berechree from Gloss Work who was the winner of our $500 LED lighting prize draw. Scott will now have the chance to see first-hand just how much energy efficient lighting can save him on his power bill!
Hmmm, if only I had Scott’s future savings. I know what I would buy…
Dan Carpenter
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Dan Carpenter has built his business to be one of the most successful and trusted electrical businesses on the Gold Coast. He completed his apprenticeship in Adelaide at a young age. With a passion for self-driven success, he established his own enterprise on the Gold Coast at 22, quickly becoming a leader in the local building and solar industries. His dedication led him to win the Gold Coast Small Business Award and earn the title of Accredited Master Electrician.
by Dan Carpenter | Aug 15, 2013 | 2013, Blog
Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend Clean Energy Week 2013, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Clean Energy Week, which is the nation’s largest event for the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, is jam-packed with conferences, professional development sessions and presentations from industry professionals. What’s more, the event entails a schools program and great exhibitions for the public.
Held by the Clean Energy Council, Australia’s peak industry body, the week delivered the latest on policy initiatives and technology developments, as well as the opportunity to make valuable new contacts. It was so interesting to meet other people dedicated to fostering the awareness of the need for clean energy, as well as to see all of the latest innovations in clean energy products and technology.
My favourite find this year was the new SMA Solar Inverter with an Integrated Storage System. It stores some of the excess power your house generates during the day, allowing you to use it at night – ultimately saving families even more money. The Inverter has just won an award at Intersolar Europe 2013 in Munich and seeing it was on display at CEC week, it will hopefully be available in Australia soon. This is a very exciting development in the world of solar and I’m sure we will start to see other Inverter manufacturers follow suit. You can read more on the SMA Solar Inverter here.
With climate change slowly becoming a more prominent issue in modern-day society, the use of clean energy is becoming more and more prevalent in the effort to safeguard our community for future generations. So, I was happy that this event made its way to our neck of the woods so I could not only increase my knowledge on the latest and greatest energy efficient products, but also remind myself of the importance of clean energy and this industry in general.
After attending the Sydney event in 2012 which drew more than 2500 local and international delegates, I had high expectations for the Brisbane event. Overall, I’m pleased to say that my expectations were greatly exceeded, with most of the attendees finding it to be even bigger and better than last year. Clean Energy Week 2014 will be held in my hometown of Adelaide from the 23rd to the 25th of July and I will be sure to be in attendance.
Source: Clean Energy Week 2013
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Dan Carpenter has built his business to be one of the most successful and trusted electrical businesses on the Gold Coast. He completed his apprenticeship in Adelaide at a young age. With a passion for self-driven success, he established his own enterprise on the Gold Coast at 22, quickly becoming a leader in the local building and solar industries. His dedication led him to win the Gold Coast Small Business Award and earn the title of Accredited Master Electrician.
by Dan Carpenter | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Blog
The Lights have been switched on, & the welcome sign is on the door, to our new interactive Showroom. Are you building or renovating? Do you have unanswered questions on the latest energy efficient products? Our newly renovated showroom is complete with specialist information on lighting, power and energy saving options that couldn’t be handier. Conveniently located in the heart of Nerang, our interactive showroom is the place to head to whether you are after inspiration or education on all things associated with electrical, Solar, LED Lighting & more. Our showroom is unique to the Gold Coast as you are looked after by a qualified Master Electrician, rather than a retail salesperson. We encourage you to bring your new house plans, renovation ideas or even your power bill so that we can assist you in a relaxed environment, where all your questions can be answered and all your options & product choices are on display. Our showroom is open by appointment only so you are guaranteed that personalised service. We are proud to have two fully operational lighting display boards, showcasing our full range of internal and external LED Lighting options. In addition, we have a Clipsal product display board displaying the very best of their range, and the solar panels and inverters we use on display also. What’s more, there are copies of the Clipsal Essential Checklist for you to take home, and tons of product catalogues and photographs of past projects for you to have a look at. So call in to our showroom at 3/25 Brendan Drive, Nerang for quality advice, assistance and tailored solutions. If I’m not there, hopefully I’ll meet you when you next drop by.
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Dan Carpenter has built his business to be one of the most successful and trusted electrical businesses on the Gold Coast. He completed his apprenticeship in Adelaide at a young age. With a passion for self-driven success, he established his own enterprise on the Gold Coast at 22, quickly becoming a leader in the local building and solar industries. His dedication led him to win the Gold Coast Small Business Award and earn the title of Accredited Master Electrician.
by Dan Carpenter | Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, Blog
If I told you that I could reduce the running costs of your clothes dryer by about 50% – would you be interested?
Most of you know that an easy and continual way to save money is to connect energy hungry appliances to an off-peak tariff, most commonly hot water services and pool pumps. Even Energex now offers a $250 ‘Positive Payback’ reward for hooking your pool pump up to the Economy Tariff 33 (read more about the Positive Payback here: http://bit.ly/VCW9mN).
But throughout winter, it is often the clothes dryer which causes a surge in the power bill of a number of residents. So many of us use our clothes dryer on a daily basis to ensure a constant supply of clean work and school uniforms, even on the coldest and wettest of days. And with the constant rain the Gold Coast has been experiencing for the past few weeks, it’s safe to assume that thousands of families have been doing the same thing at peak times – running their clothes dryer nonstop! By connecting your clothes dryer to an off-peak tariff you can significantly reduce its running costs.
The catch? Well it just means that you can’t use your dryer during peak times* but then every time you are using it, the running costs are up to 50% off the normal domestic tariff. Not a bad trade off in my opinion.
And for another added bonus, Energex don’t always restrict your power supply. I have my washing machine & clothes dryer connected to an off-peak tariff and without even thinking, I tried to use them both at about 6pm the other night, and guess what? They operated as normal.
This just shows that Energex don’t restrict power to your off-peak appliances every single night at exactly the same time; I guess it just depends on the overall energy consumption in your suburb at the time. But in general, off-peak tariffs provide electricity for up to 18 hours a day.
*Generally between about 5pm-9pm each day, but exact timings may vary and are determined by Energex
If you want to know more about off-peak tariffs and our services, come down to our Gold Coast showroom and speak to me or one of my fantastic team members today.
Dan Carpenter
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