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Eddy, Its much the same at my place. 1 week is the longest i can leave it in summer. Its not really the cheapest option but could be if you mow over a couple of cables!

I keep hearing about people having problems with grass growing through their display. Maybe this stuff can help a little.. It can stunt or reduce growth for up to 6 weeks apparently http://ozbreed.com.au/lawn_garden_care_shop/product/primo-maxx-turf-growth-regulator/

Got caught at nudgee... Written off car.

Just found this story online. not only is it illegal but if someone receives injury due to the insufficient lighting that you caused then you will probably end up in court. They have to prove you did it first though...

If i was worried about running 240V on the roof i would supply it with 24 or 36v and use dc-dc voltage converters to drop it down at the modules/controllers.

For those who dont need pwm.. This would do a sufficient job and they are usually pretty reliable http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Temp-Thermostat-Probe-LED-with-Sensor-Wire-2m-/261536270069?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item3ce4c6c6f5

easiest solution i can think of at the moment is using a piece of glue lined heatshrink or vinyl mastic tape to seal a standard rj45 connector and socket. Only problem is that it will be a pain to remove.

thanks for the warm retun welcome everyone :) Damo, i'm about 10 minutes walk from a bunnings... Its pretty dangerous :P Bird, i have had a quick flick through it but going to sit down and read it properly today

Hello everyone. Not quite a new member. Been around for a while but always had a terrible house or rented. Finally have purchased my first house earlier this year and am getting keen to do some christmas lights. Im in north brisbane and i am a qualified industrial maintenance/automation...

Re: Brisbane Mini Interest i will be attending.

10th Jan. 2010 - Storyful - Toowoomba Floods compilation Australia - (http://www.storyful.com) I wish all the best to those involved and i hope all people missing are found alive and well.

hey hey right back at ya :P do you still want a couple of these 500w light cases? i forgot all about them

Put me down as a question mark, i may be booked in to do my capstone/final tafe exam at the same time. If not ill ride my new bike down

Everytime i need to fix a bainmarie when i am working i need to steal the ceramic lampholders from a 500w QI fitting, so i am always left with a brand new enclosure with no guts in it. I think i have about 5 of these saved up at the moment. I am thinking of building some high power ones with...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Have already found alot of useful info!!! very good forum you have here