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28 March 2011

Re: Changing from cooling only to reverse cycleHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Mar 28, 2011 8:08 am

Reverse cycle duct sizing is irrelevant as it is one system designed to both heat and cool. That is the case with gas heating and add-on refrigerated cooling. If the system is 20 years old I would say it is a complete rip out and start again - the ductwork insulation will have probably fallen off o...

Thanks! - It was certainly one of the options I was thinking about. Anyway, I will get a couple of quotes and opinions ...

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neil100

24 March 2011

Re: Changing from cooling only to reverse cycleHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Mar 24, 2011 3:29 pm

Neil first check the brand of existing unit and google for info. I think you may need to change existing duct. Usually duct system must be designed for Dual Cycle because zoning is required to achieve the desired cooling/ heating performance. Hmm - thanks for that. I will find out the existing mode...

Hmm - thanks for that. I will find out the existing model although I don't think it is one of the big names, so was loo...

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neil100

24 March 2011

Changing from cooling only to reverse cycleHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Mar 24, 2011 9:23 am

Hi all, We have just bought a single storey property that has ducted air con, but cooling only. Is it simple enough to change this to reverse cycle so we can get some warmth in winter? Also, as this system is around 20 year old, what else would you recommend we look at changing? Many thanks Neil

Hi all, We have just bought a single storey property that has ducted air con, but cooling only. Is it simple enough to c...

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neil100

4 November 2009

Re: Shower door - replacement "edge strip"Bathrooms and Laundry

Nov 04, 2009 12:45 pm

try these http://www.fethers.com/Downloads/Shower/Single%20pages/Fethers_Waterseals_p66to71.pdf Cheers mac - that's brilliant! Just what I was looking for. Many thanks Neil

Cheers mac - that's brilliant! Just what I was looking for. Many thanks Neil

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neil100

2 November 2009

Shower door - replacement "edge strip"Bathrooms and Laundry

Nov 02, 2009 1:50 pm

Hi I'm not sure if the terminology is correct, but I have a framess glass shower enclosure, that just sits over the tiled floor. On the bottom of the door is like a weather strip, that just helps prevent water escaping out of the enclosure. The strip has basically worn away, and i'm not sure what to...

Hi I'm not sure if the terminology is correct, but I have a framess glass shower enclosure, that just sits over the tile...

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neil100

29 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 29, 2009 4:26 pm

If you PM your address I can send a colour sample in timber... Ed Thanks - PM sent ED

Thanks - PM sent ED

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neil100

27 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 27, 2009 9:35 pm

[/quote] I am sure that double hung will not provide enough cover for your shutter to attach. I have priced the awning or casement. 2 @ $400 each 1 @ $690 Standard sizes, includes timber colour to outside, white inside. Courier or delivery at cost... Sorry I don't know any installers in Sydney - a c...

I am sure that double hung will not provide enough cover for your shutter to attach. I have priced the awning or caseme...

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neil100

27 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 27, 2009 12:27 pm

That was my original point - it looks like your bay windows are 3 separate windows, meaning there is a stud at each corner. That makes it easier. So you install 3 windows rather than one, and the gap/join is covered by timber - as it is now. Ed OK, so looking at your product sizes, if I was looking...

OK, so looking at your product sizes, if I was looking at double hung, 2 off 1543 x 610 and 1 off 1543 x 1450 - what so...

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neil100

27 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 27, 2009 10:54 am

[/quote] uPVC windows are not in any way customisable except for size. Ed[/quote] Hi again Ed, for a bay window then, which I understamd is essentially 3 spearate windows, how (using uPVC) would the two side windows be joined to the middle window to provide a seal ? Would a uPVC bay window be instal...

uPVC windows are not in any way customisable except for size. Ed Hi again Ed, for a bay window then, which I understamd...

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neil100

26 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 26, 2009 5:26 pm

[/quote] If you plan to eventually replace all facade windows, then go with PVC IMO. Ed[/quote] This might be a possibility, however, one of my caveats is that we can re-use out internal plantation shutters. What's your take on whether a) uPVC windows could be made to a similar sort of design as the...

If you plan to eventually replace all facade windows, then go with PVC IMO. Ed This might be a possibility, however, on...

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neil100

26 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 26, 2009 1:04 pm

Personally - unless you plan to replace the rest of your facade, I would stick to timber (wait... did I just say t-i-m-b-e-r ::surprise:: ) Ed Hi Ed Just curious why you think this? Is it because you Think upvc would look out of place? Regards Neil

Hi Ed Just curious why you think this? Is it because you Think upvc would look out of place? Regards Neil

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neil100

21 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 21, 2009 9:22 am

. Guessing $3,000 each bay including installation. Ed Wow ! - i'd be pretty happy with that sort of price. Anyone else thinking in this ball park ? Thanks Neil

Wow ! - i'd be pretty happy with that sort of price. Anyone else thinking in this ball park ? Thanks Neil

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neil100

20 May 2009

Yellowtail Windows - anyone any experience with these ?Windows & Doors

May 20, 2009 9:37 pm

Hi I'm looking for any recommendations for window supply and install (probably timber) around the Sydney area. I cam across Yellowtail - anyone heard or used them ? Any other personal recommendations? Many thanks

Hi I'm looking for any recommendations for window supply and install (probably timber) around the Sydney area. I cam acr...

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neil100

20 May 2009

Re: Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 20, 2009 9:33 pm

Hi Ed Sorry, but what do you mean by "stud" at each corner. Would I be able to get double glazed units with timber ? Thanks for the reply. Neil

Hi Ed Sorry, but what do you mean by stud at each corner. Would I be able to get double glazed units with timber ? Thank...

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neil100

20 May 2009

Help with Bay Window replacementWindows & Doors

May 20, 2009 3:59 pm

Hi all, first post after doing a lot of reading. We are looking to replace our two bay windows, which are timber, and basically rotten. I was wondering what sort of ball park figure it would cost to replace them in a) timber b) uPVC c) aluminium and what people thought about how the aesthetics would...

Hi all, first post after doing a lot of reading. We are looking to replace our two bay windows, which are timber, and ba...

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