Companion 125w solar mat at Bunnings

[tryagain]

If they sell at $330, im selling mine...   
he has More than 10 available

RRP $799 ? WTF?
https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/power-cooling/solar/companion-120w-solar-panel-kit/BP90133500

He dosen't live in Romsey does he?

I was originally going to post them on OzBargain but decided not too, so as to stop this kind of thing happening, I'd rather people who will use them actually get them cheap as opposed to people buying them to resell or just buying them because they are cheap and have them sit in a cupboard.

wonder how you'd go taking your Bunnings docket into Anaconda @$75.... lol

Don't forget to ask for your extra 10% off  In all seriousness though, there are a few grounds in their policy that they could knock it back on.

[rockrat]

wonder how you'd go taking your Bunnings docket into Anaconda @$75.... lol

Not sure what the exact differences are but they are different to the Anaconda ones. Anaconda are 120w and listed as Epak, with slightly better efficiency too.


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[Bird]

He dosen't live in Romsey does he?

yep

[tryagain]

Not sure what the exact differences are but they are different to the Anaconda ones. Anaconda are 120w and listed as Epak, with slightly better efficiency too.

Are you sure, I can't see anything on Anaconda's website about them being epak, everything to me looks to be the same apart from the part code and the 125/120W which would be enough for Anaconda to say they are not the same anyway?

yep

Thought you said your mate has 10 for some reason and was wondering if he was the seller, but just re- read your post and don't know where I had got that from.

[rockrat]

Are you sure, I can't see anything on Anaconda's website about them being epak, everything to me looks to be the same apart from the part code and the 125/120W which would be enough for Anaconda to say they are not the same anyway?

Thought you said your mate has 10 for some reason and was wondering if he was the seller, but just re- read your post and don't know where I had got that from.

You could be right, may be identical except for labelling on the box. But as you said that would be enough for Anaconda to knock you back on price matching, probably why it is different. It must be others I've seen as labelled as Epak, maybe for similar reasons.

Who knows, but I managed to get a couple so I'm happy.


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[tryagain]

Who knows, but I managed to get a couple so I'm happy.

As am I, thanks to you bringing it to our attention. Oh, and also Bunnings for 1) Hiding them away so no one knew they had them, therefore, no one bought them. 2) Then as opposed to making them more prominent so people knew about them, decided to just keep dropping the price to the point of clearing them out. 

[Bird]

Are you sure, I can't see anything on Anaconda's website about them being epak, everything to me looks to be the same apart from the part code and the 125/120W which would be enough for Anaconda to say they are not the same anyway

LOLOLOL

[wakychapmans]

so as mentioned above... I grabbed one set of the solar blankets.

did anyone here get a power pack for cheaper than $149?

I know a local Bunnings that has one and heading there tomorrow to try and haggle down a little...

[filcar]

so as mentioned above... I grabbed one set of the solar blankets.

did anyone here get a power pack for cheaper than $149?

I know a local Bunnings that has one and heading there tomorrow to try and haggle down a little...

The guy from Romsey has everything ...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Companion-44Ah-Power-Pack-New-In-Box-Camping-4x4-10-Off-With-Code-Rrp-499/202685334676?hash=item2f30fcc494:g:qKcAAOSwWI1c4-zH&frcectupt=true

[wakychapmans]

The guy from Romsey has everything ...

he does...

I'm hoping that someone here got a pack for $75 and will (generously) share their receipt so that I can better haggle with Mr Bunnings

[Paul (SA)]

I have a mate in SA going in today to get a battery pack for $75. Apparently the store has 5 to clear.

[lloydus67]

I'm still hoping I get a couple on Thursday when I finish work for the week


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[wakychapmans]

I have a mate in SA going in today to get a battery pack for $75. Apparently the store has 5 to clear.

the two green sheds near me have 4 and 6 respectively...

I'll be happy if I can talk them down to $99 even. It's still a great deal...

[lukeycat]

 Curious as to what section the solar blankets were in guys.


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[Rumpig]

Curious as to what section the solar blankets were in guys.


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it was mentioned earlier in the thread from memory, scroll back in the thread and you should find it.

[macca]

Curious as to what section the solar blankets were in guys.


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With the eskys , in the outdoor/ BBQ area up the end of the store

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[Rowlie]

I got mine in the pool chemicals aisle. Go figure.

[lukeycat]

Thanks guys I'll try my luck today


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[wakychapmans]

well... Bunnings South Penrith has 6 of the Power Packs and around 10 of the Solar Blankets.

Blankets are on the shelf at $149

Power packs are on the shelf at $199

woman at the counter refused (quite bluntly) to even talk to the manager about discounting them further.

[Gazza00]

   
FYI   2 left (now) at the Sunshine ( Melb Vic) store  as of 1/2 hr  ago

[lukeycat]

Both the stores I checked out had sold out oh well lol


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[D4D]

My solar mat is currently soaking up the sun pumping electrons into the aux battery

[McGirr]

Interesting they say the following from Anaconda about the power pack

Suitable for camping, fishing, caravanning and other outdoor activities, the Companion Power Pack enables you to charge most 12V DC equipment including portable fridges and lighting. With the robust case and integrated handle, the Companion Power Pack can be easily carried around the campsite, worksite or home.

It must be a very small fridge as you only have 22ah of running time. Still good for lights etc.

Another alternative is this product

https://offroadliving.com.au/collections/jump-starters/products/20000mah-allspark-jump-starter-1000amp-diesel

We used this on our Kimberley trip. Tested it can run a 40ltr Engle for 9 hours and a 75 ltr Waeco for 4 hours.

Mark

[Suncruise]

I have been testing mine for 3 days now in camper trailer with fridge running and using a Epever 20 amp PWM.

Quite impressed so far, they perform very similarly to the 120 watt Protectas according to the digital read out and crap all over the 100 watt Ridge Ryder which is lucky to even generate 50% of the other two.

Very happy with them.

[GeoffA]

None at the Werribee store when I called in today, but the Hoppers Crossing store was showing 4 left when the young lass checked for me.

I'd be all over these, but I have more than enough solar as it is....(trying hard to resist  )