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Australian technology company — we build and operate SaaS products, mobile apps, and AI tools, and deliver consulting, integration, and repair from the Central Coast, NSW.

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Free Tools

Practical tools from real KL8 work

Start with power, caravan, and battery calculators. Advanced planning tools stay optional.

Tool Showcase

All Tools

A full showcase of calculators, planners, and utility tools we have shipped.

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Custom app development

Dashboards, ops tools, and specialist apps — book a $50/hr consult to scope yours.

Basics first, advanced optional

Start with Power or Caravan/Boat tools for quick answers. Turn on advanced mode only if you need business and digital planning tools.

Power & Electrical Tools

Battery, charging, wiring, solar, inverter, and power planning calculators.

Open tool: Battery Bank Requirement Calculator

Battery Bank Requirement Calculator

Work out how much battery capacity you need for caravan, 4WD, or boat setups.

Minimum required bank: 292 Ah

Suggested lithium bank: 260 Ah

Suggested AGM bank: 360 Ah

Rounded recommendation: 300 Ah

What this means: this is the battery size to target if you want your setup to last your selected number of days. Lithium usually needs less total Ah than AGM for the same usable energy.

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Open tool: Battery Charge Time Calculator

Battery Charge Time Calculator

Estimate charging time for DC-DC chargers, shore chargers, or alternator-based systems.

SOC increase target: 60%

Charge needed: 120.0 Ah

Estimated charge time: 3.3 hours

What this means: this is a best-estimate from your current charge level to target level. Real-world time can be longer near 90–100% as charging current tapers.

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Open tool: Dual Battery Runtime Calculator

Dual Battery Runtime Calculator

Ideal for 4WD, caravan, and boat house battery planning.

Usable capacity: 160 Ah

Net daily draw: 35.0 Ah/day

Estimated runtime: 4.6 days

What this means: if your daily usage is higher than solar input, this is how many days you can run before recharging. If solar matches/exceeds use, runtime may be ongoing.

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Open tool: Wiring Gauge / Voltage Drop Calculator

Wiring Gauge / Voltage Drop Calculator

Size cable correctly for fridges, chargers, inverters, and DC accessories.

Required minimum: 19.4 mm²

Recommended cable: 4 B&S (~21 mm²)

Estimated drop with recommendation: 2.78%

What this means: smaller voltage drop helps fridges, chargers, and sensitive gear run correctly. If drop is high, go to thicker cable or shorten cable runs.

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Open tool: 12V Fridge Runtime Calculator

12V Fridge Runtime Calculator

Estimate how long your fridge can run on battery for camping and touring.

Average current draw: 1.57 A

Estimated runtime: 101.6 hours

Approx days: 4.2 days

What this means: duty cycle is how often the compressor runs. Hot weather, poor airflow, and frequent door opening will increase duty cycle and reduce runtime.

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Open tool: Solar Panel Sizing Calculator

Solar Panel Sizing Calculator

Estimate required panel array for caravan, boat, and off-grid camping loads.

Daily energy target: 960 Wh/day

Minimum panel array: 284 W

Suggested practical size: 300 W

What this means: this is a practical panel size that usually covers your daily energy. Add extra headroom for winter, shade, or cloudy conditions.

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Open tool: Inverter Sizing Calculator

Inverter Sizing Calculator

For camping, caravan, and boat 240V appliances on battery systems.

Recommended continuous inverter: 875 W

Recommended surge capability: 1400 W

Approx DC draw at full load: 81.0 A

What this means: high DC current needs proper cable size and fusing. If current is very high at 12V, consider a 24V system to reduce cable stress.

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Open tool: Sleep Apnea (CPAP) Battery Planner

Sleep Apnea (CPAP) Battery Planner

Calculate CPAP runtime in a caravan/boat battery bank and compare direct 12V use vs running through an inverter.

Note: a 90W power supply is the maximum adapter rating, not always the actual overnight draw. Use your measured wattage for best accuracy.

Usable battery energy: 1920 Wh

Nightly energy (12V direct): 240 Wh

Estimated nights on direct 12V: 8.0 nights

Nightly energy (via inverter): 364 Wh

Estimated nights on inverter: 5.3 nights

Best option: Direct 12V

Direct 12V advantage: 51.5% more runtime vs inverter (with current inputs).

What this means: running CPAP directly from 12V is usually more efficient than converting battery power to 240V through an inverter. Use your real measured watt draw for best accuracy.

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Open tool: Caravan / Boat Water Days Calculator

Caravan / Boat Water Days Calculator

Plan how long your water lasts for trips and off-grid stays.

Total daily usage: 36.0 L/day

Estimated days before refill: 3.3 days

What this means: if your usage stays steady, this is how long your water lasts. Showers, dishwashing, and warm weather can increase daily consumption quickly.

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Caravan & Boat Planning Tools

Payload, water, and setup safety checks for touring and marine use.

Open tool: Fuse Size Calculator (12V/24V)

Fuse Size Calculator (12V/24V)

Estimate branch fuse size while respecting cable current limits.

Design current: 23.4 A

Electrical fuse target: 30 A

Cable-safe recommendation: 30 A

What this means: pick the lower value that still protects cable and allows normal startup surges.

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Open tool: DC-DC Charger Size Advisor

DC-DC Charger Size Advisor

Estimate charger amps needed to hit your target SOC within driving time.

Charge needed: 100.0 Ah

Minimum charger current: 25.0 A

Suggested charger size: 30 A

What this means: choose the next common charger size up so real-world losses and tapering still meet your target.

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Open tool: AU Solar Harvest Estimator

AU Solar Harvest Estimator

Forecast solar yield by Australian state and season.

Sun hours used: 5.6 h/day

Estimated output: 1680 Wh/day

Approx at 12V: 140.0 Ah/day

What this means: this gives a realistic seasonal estimate, not a perfect clear-sky maximum.

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Open tool: AGM vs Lithium Comparison

AGM vs Lithium Comparison

Compare required capacity, estimated cost, and system weight.

AGM requirement: 400 Ah (~$1400, 120 kg)

Lithium requirement: 250 Ah (~$2250, 30 kg)

What this means: lithium usually wins on usable capacity and weight, AGM can be lower upfront for simple setups.

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Open tool: Caravan Payload Helper

Caravan Payload Helper

Quick check of remaining payload against your loaded setup.

Payload allowance: 600 kg

Loaded amount: 640 kg

Remaining payload: -40 kg

What this means: negative value indicates you may be overloaded and should reassess load distribution.

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Open tool: AI Automation ROI Calculator

AI Automation ROI Calculator

Estimate savings from automating repetitive business work.

Gross monthly savings: $2944

Net monthly gain: $2794

Estimated payback: 0.8 months

What this means: lower payback months generally indicate faster ROI for automation investment.

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Open tool: Tech Stack Cost Estimator

Tech Stack Cost Estimator

Estimate monthly and annual running costs for your software stack.

SaaS total: $330/mo

Support total: $1120/mo

Monthly total: $1630

Annual estimate: $19560

What this means: this helps compare DIY stack costs versus managed implementation options.

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Digital Utility Tools (Free)

Useful web tools for business owners, creators, and teams. Some are in active rollout.

Watermark tool (single + batch images)
PDF unlocker (for your own files / authorized use)

PDF unlocker note: this is intended for files you own or are authorized to edit.

PDF compressor
Image-to-PDF converter
PDF-to-image converter
OCR text extractor
Background remover
HEIC/WEBP/JPG/PNG converter
Metadata scrubber (remove EXIF/GPS)
IP address lookup & info
Password breach checker
Other useful breach lookup sites

Have I Been Pwned

This site lets you check if your email or password appears in known data breaches.

Firefox Monitor

Powered by Have I Been Pwned, Firefox Monitor can notify you if your details are found.

BreachAlarm

Another email breach checker with notifications. They also run a non-commercial service.

Password1

A simple password safety check using leaked password databases.

DeHashed

Searches for leaked usernames, emails, IPs, and more. Useful for general leak searches.

Note: These sites keep their own databases; entering your info helps them check but avoid sharing sensitive personal data publicly.

Password generator
SHA-256 hash generator
Base64 encode/decode
URL encode/decode
JSON formatter & validator
UUID generator
CSV to JSON converter
HTTPS/TLS tester
Simple port scanner (authorized hosts only)

Use only on systems you own or are authorized to test.

DNS & reverse-DNS lookup
Browser fingerprint checker
Password manager helper (local browser storage)

No saved entries yet.

Glossary of security terms

Phishing

A scam where attackers trick you into sharing passwords or money through fake emails, texts, or websites.

MFA

Multi-factor authentication adds a second login step, like a code from your phone, to protect accounts.

Malware

Malicious software that can steal information, lock files, or damage devices.

Ransomware

A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them.

VPN

Virtual private network that encrypts internet traffic, especially useful on public Wi-Fi.

Zero-day

A security flaw that attackers can use before a software fix is available.

Step-by-step guides & video walkthroughs

How to check if a password is safe

  1. Use Password Generator to create a long unique password.
  2. Run Password Breach Checker before using old passwords again.
  3. Save passwords in the local Password Manager Helper.
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How to inspect a suspicious website

  1. Run HTTPS/TLS tester for certificate and protocol information.
  2. Use DNS lookup to see domain records and reverse lookups.
  3. Never enter personal data if results look inconsistent.
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Weekly security news summaries
Email/SMS breach alerts (local reminder list)

This MVP stores contact reminders in your browser only. It does not send messages automatically yet.

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Community Q&A forum (local board)

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These calculators are planning tools only. For final wiring, fusing, charging profiles, and safety checks, use standards-compliant installation advice.

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Boat Upgrade Recommendation

If you're fitting out or refreshing a boat, we recommend Neptune Boat Flooringfor marine flooring solutions. It's a strong option to pair with electrical upgrades, battery systems, and onboard comfort improvements.

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