Wednesday 22nd June, 2016
If you’ve noticed that your hot water system is leaking water, it’s a good idea to identify the cause as soon as possible. Often, hot water system leaks are caused by minor issues, though in some cases you’ll need to get a qualified plumber to repair or replace your unit.
Common Causes of Water Heater Leaks
Why do hot water systems leak? There are plenty of...
Friday 17th June, 2016
When weighing up solar power systems for his home, it all came down to reliability, diverse features and the option of a back-up battery for local Helena Valley resident Peter M, who spent six months researching solar and an extra six months researching battery back-up systems for his home.
Peter chose a 5.2kW array with a Fronius Symo Hybrid inverter which offered the flexibility of adding a...
Thursday 9th June, 2016
After installing your solar power system, it’s important to maintain it to ensure it keeps working hard, safely and efficiently. Here are some tips on maintaining and cleaning solar panels.
The first and often only thing people think of to keep their system performing safely and efficiently is to get someone to come and clean their solar panels. Whilst cleaning your panels is sometimes required...
Wednesday 1st June, 2016
It’s a question we hear from potential customers all the time: how many solar panels do I need to install?
Whilst this may seem like the obvious question to ask, it’s actually one of the last answers you’ll get when figuring out the type of solar power system you should install.
What you’ll need to know first is how much energy your home is currently using.
To get...
Wednesday 25th May, 2016
You’ve probably heard by now that the 2016 Federal Election is set to take place on Saturday June 2. And if you hadn’t heard, no doubt you will be bombarded with campaign messages from the major parties soon enough.
As always, both the Labor and Liberal parties will do their best to convince the country why their plan for Australia is best – and of course, why their opponents...
Tuesday 17th May, 2016
As of July 1, 2016 electricity charges are set to Increase by 3% In WA becoming more expensive for Western Australian homeowners and businesses.
The WA State Government announced a 3% increase to the Home Plan (A1) electricity tariff as part of their 2016-17 state budget. The increase applies to most residents and businesses supplied by Synergy, as well as those outside the South West who are...
Friday 13th May, 2016
Solar hot water systems are pretty great.
Not only can they slash your electricity costs by a significant margin, but they add value to your property and contribute to a greener planet – and that’s a good feeling.
But comparing solar hot water systems, and choosing from the countless brands and products available can be tricky.
Before Solargain became one of the largest suppliers of...
Thursday 5th May, 2016
It’s an age-old question that impacts many buying decisions – should I fork out for premium quality or settle for the cheaper option?
When it comes to solar panels although they all look similar, they are not created equally – therefore we recommend doing your research. Pay special attention not only to the price, but more importantly to the quality of the solar panels. Also, research the...
Thursday 28th April, 2016
Over the last 20 years Solargain has grown from a humble one-man-band to become one of the largest solar power providers in the country.
Australia has been incredibly good to us – not only providing a sunny climate, but over 50,000 happy customers along the way.
Considering Australia’s high number of average ‘sunshine hours’ during the day, it’s hardly a surprise. Our...
Thursday 21st April, 2016
With ANZAC fast approaching on April 25, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of the occasion.
As a company that’s proud to be Australian owned and operated, Solargain acknowledges the sacrifice thousands of men and women have made (and continue to make) to protect our country and make it great.
Today ANZAC Day has come to embody the many different meanings of war....