Companion 125w solar mat at Bunnings

[AdrianLR]

Took the last one from West Footscray.

[bkim]

Fair enough.
It's worth noting that whilst the plugs on these aren't Anderson brand, they aren't non-branded generics either.
"aitm connectors" which is unsurprisingly a Chinese brand. They look and feel okay to me.

All the companion and Primus stuff I've seen before has AITM branded 50amp "Anderson style connectors" they seem to work OK, but one thing to note, their red coloured Anderson style connectors are the same as, and only fit the standard grey Anderson plugs, they will not fit the red colour coded genuine Anderson plugs, see attached photos.

The photo with the two red plugs has the AITM branded one on the left with a Primus branded regulator attached and a SMH/genuine Anderson plug on the right, as the photo shows they are not compatible and will not fit together, the other photo has a grey Anderson plug which does fit the AITM branded plug

[D4D]

Not available on the VIC Bunnings web site...

Might have to go for a visit...

[McGirr]

Just opened up "McGirrs Solar Store"

First special, companion solar panels $198 

Mark

[JCAT]

There are a dozen of them at Bunnings Pakenham. Label says $199, did a price check, $149.

Do the connectors need to be upgraded to fit standard Anderson Plugs ?

[Rowlie]

I plugged mine into my camper's standard Anderson plug yesterday. We had full sun here (in Melb) yesterday and whilst I didn't put a multimeter on it the time it took to lift the two 120ah Ritar batts in it from 12.8v to 13.3v was pretty good. Guessing it was pumping in somewhere around 5 - 6 amps. Thats enough to get me thru a few days in the top end ie the land of the big blue cloud, when I head there soon. Down this end of the country I might need a couple assuming we will get rain again at some stage during my lifetime. Bought 2 at Notting Hill yesterday. No one sees them in the pool chemicals aisle - fair dinkum !! None at Scoresby though.

[loanrangie]

Not available on the VIC Bunnings web site...

Might have to go for a visit...

Broady still has a few.

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[corndog]

Mill Park had a few left, Thomastown reported to have some too, last I checked.

Connections on the cables are the powerpole type, not the standard Anderson type.

[jwb]

The kit includes a power pole to 50 amp Anderson style plug adapter


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[paceman]

picked up another one today...

bunnings north mackay had about 5 left...

[corndog]

The kit includes a power pole to 50 amp Anderson style plug adapter


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should have added that in as well

[penski]

Just bought one from North Lakes, Qld. They have at least 5 left. My 330ah bank is at 85% so as soon as we get a sunny day I will give them a go.

[boobook]

They are still for sale at $149

The I/N: is 0078047

Call your local Bunnings and see if they have them or the nearest who has stock.

Notting Hill in FTG Rd had 9, there are 5 left now.

[rags]

Got one today, Bunnings Carseldine Qld had approx 10-15 left.

[macca]

10 on display at Bunnings Fountain Gate (Vic) this morning and the young lady I spoke to said they had more yet to go out

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[boobook]

10 on display at Bunnings Fountain Gate (Vic) this morning and the young lady I spoke to said they had more yet to go out

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You found a Bunnings Staff member?

WOW.

[tryagain]

You found a Bunnings Staff member?

WOW.

https://youtu.be/HNRIILA8Cu4

[macca]

You found a Bunnings Staff member?

WOW.

Simple, dont like 'em, don't shop there

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[#jonesy]

Which section of Bunnings are they in?

[rags]

Which section of Bunnings are they in?

I found them( rather a staff member helped me find them) in the row that had the seat cushions etc. There was a spot with companion fridges, battery packs and solar panels. 1 row over from the outdoor furniture.

[macca]

Which section of Bunnings are they in?

Where the eskys are, usually near the outdoor settings

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[bobnrob]

Still 5 left ay the Batemans Bay store, was 7  lol

[Aussie Iron]

They were taken off their online site yesterday. But stopped in at Rockhampton store and they still had 9. Now they only have 4. If you still want one looks like you need to ask.

Dan.

[MDS69]

9 left at Rouse Hill late this afternoon. $149.00.

[CTL]

I got two for $100.  Bargain with the manager.