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AJW
AJW
16 March 2014

25A breaker on 2.5mm cable - POOL HEATER

25A breaker on 2.5mm cable - POOL HEATER

Hi I have recently had a 3.6kw Zodiac Pool Heater installed, and the specs stats Nominal Intensity of 16A and Max intensity of 22A. I have been…

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AJW
Mar 16, 2014 8:59 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 January 2014

Ducted heating or gas log fireplace

Ducted heating or gas log fireplace

It will depend a lot on your layout and how well you have insulated your house. We're planning on an open ground floor plan - lounge , dining and kitchen with a closed…

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Stewie D
Jan 29, 2014 5:17 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
28 December 2013

Insulation upgrades

Insulation upgrades

Agreed AJW. Sent from my iPhone using

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Crazyk
Dec 28, 2013 8:10 am
Crazyk
Suash78
Suash78
25 October 2013

Firebox inserts vs traditional open brick fireplace (wood)?

Firebox inserts vs traditional open brick fireplace (wood)?

Yep you are after a fireplace with a zero clearance add on, this is basically a box that goes around the heater to allow it to be installed in a…

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Suash78
Oct 25, 2013 7:22 pm
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bashworth
Oct 23, 2013 3:57 pm
bashworth
Tans1970
Tans1970
25 August 2013

Daikin 9.8kw Ducted A/C with Day/Night

Daikin 9.8kw Ducted A/C with Day/Night

Hey there Thank you so much for the advice ... thankfully they are willing to give us a credit if we delete the A/C and get it installed by someone else, so we will be…

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Tans1970
Aug 25, 2013 7:11 pm
Tans1970
dragonchild
dragonchild
12 August 2013

Air conditioner fan vs ceiling fan

Air conditioner fan vs ceiling fan

I do not currently have ceiling fans, and the actual 'cooling' of our evap a/c doesn't work. But we do run it on 'fan only' in summer and it does make a noticeable…

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dragonchild
Aug 12, 2013 11:15 pm
dragonchild
adamcann
adamcann
9 August 2013

Heat transfer

Heat transfer

we have our pure ventilation heat transfer system installed - works really well in taking the chill out of the cold rooms and its controlled by a thermostat - its great to…

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adamcann
Aug 09, 2013 5:14 pm
bashworth
bashworth
25 June 2013

How to calculate eaves?

How to calculate eaves?

Bashworth I remember I've previously read some good info on your site. But when I try to access it now, AVG blocks it and says there is a "Blackhole…

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bashworth
Jun 25, 2013 5:54 pm
bashworth
Danois
Danois
20 June 2013

Does roof colour really matter?

Does roof colour really matter?

Great research - Well done, Pepsi :)

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Danois
Jun 20, 2013 10:10 am
duke
duke
11 June 2013

Advantage Air Gen III touchpad

Advantage Air Gen III touchpad

Hi. Just wondered if anyone got the access code? My unit sometimes turn on for around 5 seconds randomly via the excess vent. Also it sometimes turn off when it has not…

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duke
Jun 11, 2013 10:04 pm
aki84
aki84
31 May 2013

Tinting suggestion?

Tinting suggestion?

Having watched the guys install it at our place, I'd say it's quite a fiddly job, so you'll be better off getting someone to do it rather than labouring over it yourself.

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aki84
May 31, 2013 1:45 am
adamcann
adamcann
3 April 2013

Whirlybird air vents

Whirlybird air vents
1, 2

I am monitoring the improvements since fitting the 2 Solarking roof fans to my home to give others an idea of the change the…

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adamcann
Apr 03, 2013 3:10 pm
T543
T543
13 March 2013

Cardiffair Repairs

Cardiffair Repairs

Very happy with the Customer Service from Keith at Breezepower Ph:1800637175.

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T543
Mar 13, 2013 10:21 am
jnk40
jnk40
22 February 2013

Opal Air ceiling fans

Opal Air ceiling fans

These are supposed to be popular with off grid consumers. Anyone have them?

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jnk40
Feb 22, 2013 9:19 am
jnk40
AdamIrons
AdamIrons
21 February 2013

Solar Electricity - Queensland SEQ ?

Solar Electricity - Queensland SEQ ?

You still looking for solar grid system? if you are please message me, i work for a solar company and i can arrange for someone to give you a free solar assesment, let you…

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AdamIrons
Feb 21, 2013 4:30 pm
yvette72
yvette72
1 December 2012

problemss with air conditioner

problemss with air conditioner

funnily thought there are no signs of dropping anywhere I can see

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yvette72
Dec 01, 2012 3:56 pm
rogerinaus
rogerinaus
13 November 2012

Insulation R values please explain??

Insulation R values please explain??

American Insulation is generally higher than Australian Levels mainly due to the colder winters. However there is also a difference in…

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rogerinaus
Nov 13, 2012 1:13 pm
rogerinaus
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
23 October 2012

Cost of A/C installation

Cost of A/C installation

A basic rule of thumb given to me was think it'll be the same to install as it is to buy. Might not be perfect but can be close. I've had a ducted system and was in…

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Saint Mike
Oct 23, 2012 2:55 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
21 October 2012

Solar Hot Water and Electricity !

Solar Hot Water and Electricity !

Going to stick with the solar HW and 3kw solar power. Quite a price rise to the 5KW system.

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Saint Mike
Oct 21, 2012 12:24 pm
Saint Mike
Fridgy
Fridgy
8 August 2012

Wine cellar - air conditioning unit sufficient???

Wine cellar - air conditioning unit sufficient???

Something else to think about is the warranty. All the Hi-wall split brands we sell specifically say - Warranty is void unless the system is used for human comfort. In…

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Fridgy
Aug 08, 2012 2:52 pm
Crow
Crow
5 July 2012

Upsizing air con

Upsizing air con

Another option would be a VRV system, where you have a large outdoor unit, but you can then have several indoor units, either wall hung or ducted…

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Crow
Jul 05, 2012 8:58 pm
IceMan
IceMan
31 May 2012

Noise from Air Return Grill - Daikin

Noise from Air Return Grill - Daikin

You'd want to get some more r/a capacity... if the current r/a path is not smooth then that together with the air speed would deffo make a fair bit of noise...

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IceMan
May 31, 2012 5:52 am
IceMan
james_d
james_d
26 April 2012

gas hot water system choice vs pipe size

gas hot water system choice vs pipe size

a 26L is not overkill for 2 showers simultaneously. A 24l would probably do it. You can install most brands of water controlllers DIY. Wireless set up in Rinnai is approx…

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james_d
Apr 26, 2012 1:13 pm
PS4314
PS4314
10 April 2012

Help - what Ducted A/C system

Help - what Ducted A/C system

Adelaide's a bit far - we're on the Sunshine Coast! Anyway, we have gone for the Daikin unit in the end, with the all-in one controller. Trusses are going up today so…

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PS4314
Apr 10, 2012 11:48 am
Broom
Broom
22 March 2012

No naturaL gas - what hot water system is best

No naturaL gas - what hot water system is best

Our HWS is solar with LPG boost, we've been living in our house since xmas & we haven't had to switch to gas at all & we've never run out of hot water. We're a family of 4 :D

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Broom
Mar 22, 2012 12:14 pm
Broom
PS4314
PS4314
17 January 2012

Solar & Aircon suppliers Sunshine Coast

Solar & Aircon suppliers Sunshine Coast

Just wondering if anyone can recommend any suppliers on the Sunshine Coast for Aircon & Solar water / power. We're new to the area so don't have any contacts. Our builder…

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PS4314
Jan 17, 2012 8:45 am
MagicMuppetMan
MagicMuppetMan
25 March 2011

Condensation on Split System Pipes

Condensation on Split System Pipes

Agree with dymonite - the pipes should be insulated regardless (if it is a very old installation it probably isn't) Am curious as to whether this 'split' system is wall…

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MagicMuppetMan
Mar 25, 2011 9:59 pm
rusted_shut
rusted_shut
14 January 2011

Sub Floor Insulation in Brisbane - do I have to??

Sub Floor Insulation in Brisbane - do I have to??

You need to use an external hosting site such as photobucket for photos :) Who told you the floor needs to be insulated? Your energy report must…

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rusted_shut
Jan 14, 2011 6:45 am
alk
alk
26 September 2010

How Much for a Single Phase 40 amp Isolator for Air Con

How Much for a Single Phase 40 amp Isolator for Air Con

Talk to your electrician rather than the builder. 20amp isolator for air con (wiring from unit to switchboard as well) cost me $100 cash (with invoice though) at build…

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alk
Sep 26, 2010 8:35 am
alk
ESB
ESB
24 September 2010

Ducted Air - Fans or not fans??

Ducted Air - Fans or not fans??

We're having ducting through our house and also fans. I'm having fans in every room, including the media room. Actually, the only room I'm not putting one in is the…

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ESB
Sep 24, 2010 5:41 pm
ESB
IceMan
IceMan
13 September 2010

Minimum roof cavity - ducted Air conditioning

Minimum roof cavity - ducted Air conditioning

Then it *might* be possible but it's a seriously small space and I certainly wouldn't want to do it... You need to leave access for servicing of the unit as well as…

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IceMan
Sep 13, 2010 10:52 pm
IceMan
newlek
newlek
6 September 2010

Western orientation of solar hot water system

Western orientation of solar hot water system

Thanks for this suggestion. The calculator was easy to use and I estimate 16% loss of effectiveness annually. This will probably be sufficient for our requirements for…

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newlek
Sep 06, 2010 9:53 pm
Fridgy
Fridgy
12 August 2010

Split System cost

Split System cost

Here Here! First and foremost I am a Fridgy. We come across so many systems that are short of refrigerant and more often than not they have been installed by an…

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Fridgy
Aug 12, 2010 4:37 pm
shavey
shavey
29 June 2010

Any feedback regarding Temperzone ducted sytems?

Any feedback regarding Temperzone ducted sytems?

UPDATED: Requested a change from York as I'd read nothing good about them.. My builder has just advised that this is…

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shavey
Jun 29, 2010 11:36 am
humcomfort
humcomfort
20 January 2010

DUCTED AIRCONDITIONING WARRANTY NIGHTMARE

DUCTED AIRCONDITIONING WARRANTY NIGHTMARE

You would find the manufacturer suggested an installer not directed you to them. You choose the installer/dealer - the manufacturer is not liable for installer…

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humcomfort
Jan 20, 2010 9:13 pm
Kristi
Kristi
14 June 2009

Martec Lifestyle Ceiling Fan/Light blade colour?

Martec Lifestyle Ceiling Fan/Light blade colour?

Hi! Hope this is the right section. Does anyone have a picture of what the 'beech' blades in the martec lifestyle fan look like? All I can find is the rosewood…

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Kristi
Jun 14, 2009 8:48 pm
Kristi

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