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SaveH2O
Jan 11, 2024 10:58 am
SaveH2O
aussieta
aussieta
9 May 2023

what to add for energy efficiency building volume home

what to add for energy efficiency building volume home

go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages…

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aussieta
May 09, 2023 4:40 pm
aussieta
JadeiteWorld
JadeiteWorld
26 February 2023

Kitchen Cooker location within kitchen bench

Kitchen Cooker location within kitchen bench

In feng shui, the stove is considered a significant element in the home, as it represents the energy of nourishment and abundance. Ideally, the stove should be…

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JadeiteWorld
Feb 26, 2023 4:42 am

It sounds like all downpipes discharge into a DWV pipe charged systems and a 150mm DWV pipe culminates as a vertical riser. I hope for your customer's sake that he isn't…

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SaveH2O
Feb 23, 2023 6:46 pm
SaveH2O
JohnBongAus
JohnBongAus
11 February 2023

Help/advice about rain water tank issue

Help/advice about rain water tank issue

600+ views but no reply, surely someone have some kind of idea or clue what to do.

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JohnBongAus
Feb 11, 2023 8:35 am

A 50mm low restriction inlet will have good flow rates because it reacts to the height of the water in the tank Vs the height of a vertical riser above a tank. It sounds…

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SaveH2O
Jan 28, 2023 8:33 pm
SaveH2O
RustedOn
RustedOn
19 November 2022

has anyone tried hempcrete before?

has anyone tried hempcrete before?

Hi stacey33 I'm interested to know more about your hempcrete build has progressed and any lessons learnt. Are you using Tradical or Australian Hemp Masonry…

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RustedOn
Nov 19, 2022 11:38 am

South Polar jet stream shown looping over Adelaide and Victoria on 1 November 16:00 2022. This will become more regular in coming years as the South Polar - Equator…

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SaveH2O
Nov 02, 2022 8:59 am
SaveH2O
Hinderwell.House
Hinderwell.House
19 October 2022

Rainwater Collection Perth

Rainwater Collection Perth

Hi SaveH2O, Thanks for the very informative reply. Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier, we've had some time away. They build is progressing well with the roof…

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Hinderwell.House
Oct 19, 2022 11:52 am

I had thought that DP (C) would have followed the fence and had two 45 degree elbows to make a smooth transition but your upgraded plan is simpler and neater. One thing…

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SaveH2O
Oct 15, 2022 5:47 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
26 September 2022

Pumping uphill - bottom or top ?

Pumping uphill - bottom or top ?

When pumping into the bottom, the real time energy use varies with the tank's rising and falling water level whereas the video only addressed equal height scenarios to…

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SaveH2O
Sep 26, 2022 1:58 pm
SaveH2O
Ivan Pun
Ivan Pun
30 August 2022

Staircase facing back door

Staircase facing back door

Hi, When the staircase facing either front or back door, it both means you may spend your money easier and harder to save money.

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Ivan Pun
Aug 30, 2022 11:06 pm
Ivan Pun
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 August 2022

Improving existing rural water catchment and storage system

Improving existing rural water catchment and storage system

Is sex with prescription medication right for you? Discuss & options with an…

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SaveH2O
Aug 22, 2022 12:25 pm
SaveH2O
televisi
televisi
30 July 2022

Z wave home automation questions and help

Z wave home automation questions and help

My house has a steel beam around it (as we are not the usual 'box' house; on which, the top level is smaller if compared to the ground floor (thus it comes with steel beam…

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televisi
Jul 30, 2022 7:34 pm

Sorry to revive an old post. I have a similar NBN enclosure installed by my builder back in 2016; since then I got the NBN and I have been leaving the NBN modem 'hanging' at…

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televisi
Jul 30, 2022 7:22 pm

The best thing is to fit a good floating filter in the tank that supplies the pump. These are also called floating suction filters, floating intake filters and a few other…

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SaveH2O
Jul 22, 2022 3:55 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
12 July 2022

Rainwater Tank Wet System - DWV outlet

Rainwater Tank Wet System - DWV outlet

Just revisited this thread by accident. Stormwater pipe regulations factor a 1:100 year storm event to facilitate the pipework having to also accept surface drainage and…

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SaveH2O
Jul 12, 2022 9:50 pm
SaveH2O
Stickle
Stickle
9 July 2022

Sound and thermal proof

Sound and thermal proof

Hi All, We are looking to install windows that will help with cutting out noise and provide thermal insulation. I am currently yet to get quotes on replacing windows, but…

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Stickle
Jul 09, 2022 7:12 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 May 2022

How to reduce the maintenance of tank filters ?

How to reduce the maintenance of tank filters ?

Yes, I know.The filter screen has too shallow an angle and the larger aperture outside mesh is a failed design. The dominant market leader has mosquito proof outer mesh…

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SaveH2O
May 08, 2022 5:27 pm
SaveH2O
Spazzen
Spazzen
18 April 2022

Non-standard Cat6 cable

Non-standard Cat6 cable

Don't know what you bought but it doesn't sound like cat6 cable. While there's a difference between cat 3, cat 5, cat 5e and cat6 one of the main differences is how…

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Spazzen
Apr 18, 2022 10:21 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 January 2022

Design Feedback: Solar passive

Design Feedback: Solar passive

Here if you are using 3D engineering FEA modelling try Multiphysics simulations You won't get that certified by an architect (humour) Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 25, 2022 11:00 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
KK2090
KK2090
6 December 2021

Metricon Home Network Lite - any good ?

Metricon Home Network Lite - any good ?

Being the first time building a house this a a very valuable feedback from you all, thanks alot. I have asked Metricon to provide more information if they can just provide…

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KK2090
Dec 06, 2021 9:40 pm
advice_pls
advice_pls
28 November 2021

Information wanted: H4 Living

Information wanted: H4 Living

They look like an established eco/passive house builder: https://h4living.com.au/custom-home-bui ... y/enquiry/ But I can't find any reviews online. Anyone have…

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advice_pls
Nov 28, 2021 7:38 pm
deck.hive
deck.hive
27 November 2021

Solar Panel Installation (Electrical)

Solar Panel Installation (Electrical)

Incase someone need a solar company, you may contact KDEC Electrical. I trusted this company.

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deck.hive
Nov 27, 2021 10:51 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
4 November 2021

Speaker setup in this room

Speaker setup in this room

Maybe a soundbar and subwoofer? Separate components such as an AV Receiver (AVR) and speakers would be able to produce a better result. There are some quality stand…

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Phil of Sydney
Nov 04, 2021 7:59 pm
taththi
taththi
7 October 2021

Best floor covering for keeping thermal mass

Best floor covering for keeping thermal mass
1, 2, 3

We're pretty happy with our brushed finish but if I had the money I'd have gone for the Diamond Dave finish - mirror smooth, like a giant bench-top, although that does…

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taththi
Oct 07, 2021 4:28 pm

The pump supplier is correct. It is rare to find a rainwater tank inatallation that is not sub standard and what you have described is one of the common brainless…

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SaveH2O
Oct 07, 2021 10:09 am
SaveH2O
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
13 September 2021

Spring-fed dams??

Spring-fed dams??

Get some geese (beg, buy or borrow...maybe rent as I just looked at prices on Gumtree) a trio is best, but a pair at least. They poop in the water and it seals the…

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Allnamesrgone
Sep 13, 2021 6:34 pm
Sammy Chan
Sammy Chan
17 August 2021

VEET Scheme Australia

VEET Scheme Australia

This is Sammy from ERS tech. We are the LED supplier and have specialized in VEET/IPART rebate market for more than 5…

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Sammy Chan
Aug 17, 2021 7:43 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 August 2021

How does this rainwater system work

How does this rainwater system work

Can you approximate the length of the subsurface pipe between the tank and the nearest downpipe and is it most probably a straight run?

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SaveH2O
Aug 17, 2021 11:42 am
SaveH2O
duongger
duongger
6 August 2021

Television distribution/amplifier options

Television distribution/amplifier options

From my experience, it's worth taking a look at The booster I've bought still works properly

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duongger
Aug 06, 2021 7:11 pm
Tbp
Tbp
30 June 2021

Kitchen in the northwest/north area

Kitchen in the northwest/north area

Dear Homeone, I have a kitchen located in the northwest and north area of the flat. The north corner of the flat is partially…

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Tbp
Jun 30, 2021 7:28 pm

If anyone's interested, this is my setup for first flush. We have a fully guttered house with downpipes on each corner, about 100m2 of roof. Each downpipe has a simple…

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Bob the non-Builder
Jun 22, 2021 6:48 pm
zeoko
zeoko
30 May 2021

Vastu Shastra for west facing lot

Vastu Shastra for west facing lot

Hi. I hope this is not the wrong forum to ask about Vastu Shastra. I have a north west facing lot so was looking for recommendations on house plans (kitchen, living,…

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zeoko
May 30, 2021 8:04 am
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Pulse
Apr 20, 2021 11:15 pm
jonhmli
jonhmli
12 April 2021

Feng Shui Flying Stars Problem

Feng Shui Flying Stars Problem

If anyone one has experience or knowledge of this it would be appreciated. I am looking at an eight luck period apartment facing West (W3). The front door is in the…

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jonhmli
Apr 12, 2021 8:31 pm
Pulse
Pulse
2 April 2021

Chemical tank use as water tank ?

Chemical tank use as water tank ?

you can get devices to wash out IBC tanks, there are a few google links, should be ok since you are not drinking it

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Pulse
Apr 02, 2021 8:55 pm
Drew01
Drew01
9 March 2021

Google Home integration with Home Assistant

Google Home integration with Home Assistant

Working fine here, you need to use duckdns to forward to home assistant, or use Nabu Casa... The doco works well if you follow it methodically

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Drew01
Mar 09, 2021 10:38 pm
Drew01

A gutter's flow rate depends a lot on slope and preferably not having internal gutter clips, the link below will assist. https://www.acegutters.com.au/technical ... -flow-rate

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SaveH2O
Feb 24, 2021 2:54 am
SaveH2O
Pulse
Pulse
18 February 2021

Data points how many do I need?

Data points how many do I need?

Agree with Sirgoat, we did 3-4 per TV, 2 per desk, one ceiling per floor for wifi AP, one for each IP camera, one for switchboard, one for solar enphase box. About 30…

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Pulse
Feb 18, 2021 8:11 pm
supa007
supa007
19 January 2021

Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation

Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation

For cold water, just normal branch distribution. For hot, I decided to go down ring main path as it seems more cost effective. I will however put in a water recirculator…

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supa007
Jan 19, 2021 10:45 am
Ardo
Ardo
5 January 2021

Rainwater Harvesting Wet System Questions

Rainwater Harvesting Wet System Questions
1, 2

I overthink things. I will have a charged system and my tanks are 50m away from my house. I plan on using a sediment trap. The tanks are my only source of water. The…

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Ardo
Jan 05, 2021 11:53 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
17 December 2020

Feng Shui advice! Desk orientation in bedroom

Feng Shui advice! Desk orientation in bedroom

Good afternoon. I'm decorating my 18-month-old son's room and I've bought those ikea dividers to store his toys, which are suitable for children's rooms. I bought 3 of…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 17, 2020 1:24 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

do you do fengshui yourself or hire a prof?

do you do fengshui yourself or hire a prof?

I would like to warn those who belives Feng shui can be DIY, Wrong Fengshui Setting may do more harms than no Fengshui setting. I strongly advise people ask for advise…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 5:40 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

House across from a Golf Course?

House across from a Golf Course?

Is it a house you going to purchase? And will be moving soon? There is nothing wrong with the golf course, and it might help to lift your career further. Just that the…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 5:26 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

Two windows facing opposite each other in bedroom

Two windows facing opposite each other in bedroom

Hi, can you show some pictures? And where the windows are placed? I mean direction they are facing.

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 5:02 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

Church near the house

Church near the house

A house right across from a Golf course, sounds nice but surely need to know the landscaping of the golf course. And if across from a Uni, again will need to know what is…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 4:33 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

Wall upon entering the front door

Wall upon entering the front door

Hi Bernard, Have you got the problem fixed? And bad things happened? If not, may be you can send me your floor plan with direction and a photo of how close the wall is…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 4:23 pm
3 bucks boy
3 bucks boy
16 December 2020

Feng Shui

Feng Shui
1, 2, 3

I didn't believe it when I was young, but as I grew I started to believe in it and I am now strongly believe in it. It's about how the energy of surroundings affect one's…

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3 bucks boy
Dec 16, 2020 3:51 pm
AnnaDeeCee
AnnaDeeCee
26 November 2020

Concept design feedback: Passive solar, orientation

Concept design feedback: Passive solar, orientation

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. In defence of our architect, he really met the design and layout requests of our brief. The garage really doesn't work positioned on…

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AnnaDeeCee
Nov 26, 2020 7:45 pm

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