Power & Electrical

No. In Australia, wall power points are fixed wiring and must be installed by a licensed electrician. Buying the outlets yourself is fine, and your electrician can fit them. Check the listing for the number of outlets, USB and USB-C ports and the charging output.

It converts Australian 240V mains power to 110V so you can run appliances made for countries like the US. Choose a transformer with a wattage rating comfortably above the appliance, especially for motors or heating elements. It changes voltage only, not frequency.

Output depends on the panel's wattage, the sun and the angle. A panel rarely hits its full rated wattage, so allow for less on cloudy days or in winter. Check the wattage, voltage and connector type in the listing to make sure it suits your battery or power station.

Inverter generators produce cleaner power that suits laptops, phones and TVs. Standard open frame generators are better for tools and lights. Check the listing for the generator type, or see our inverter generators. Always run any generator outdoors with good airflow.

Run time depends on tank size and how much load you put on it. Most listings give a run time at a set load, such as half load. Running fewer appliances at once stretches each tank. Use fresh fuel and keep spare fuel in an approved container.

Branch connectors join two or more solar panels in parallel so they feed one controller or battery. Match the connector type and cable size to your panels, and check the current rating in the listing covers the combined output of the panels you are joining.