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Old 28-01-2015, 09:34 PM   #59
Charliewool
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Default Re: $700-a-year increase running an airconditioner & snap price rises of as much as 15,000 %

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Originally Posted by Big Damo View Post
A relay I guess, trigger it with the smart meter.

Do they do 240V/415V relays?

I doubt they'd do that sort of stuff though, if I had A/C and they turned it off I'd be on their door steps holding signs and yelling
Google being me mate!.. informed me that Energex in Qld has trialled this idea (with the consent of agreeing customers)
It involves a "box" mounted next to the aircon (or pool pump) that is in the control of the power company that can remotely cycle the compressor, or pump on & off...
So, "at this stage"... Big brother hasn't got control of what's wired to our household board without us knowing.
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