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Bels

20 January 2020

Re: Help! Split system letting in bushfire smokeHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jan 20, 2020 12:42 am

1668.2 also covers private residential dwellings, I checked before I posted. I wasn't aiming to attack or offend you, just correcting a point whereas in the case of a ducted RC system, installed in a single residential dwelling, if you wanted to comply with 1668.2 you would need to allow for the min...

1668.2 also covers private residential dwellings, I checked before I posted. I wasn't aiming to attack or offend you, ju...

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Bels

20 January 2020

Re: Help! Split system letting in bushfire smokeHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jan 19, 2020 11:28 pm

Hi Ren You will find that RC air cons are closed systems ie that don't take air from outside just recirculate the air inside the house while passing it through an evaporator. The only thing that goes from outside to inside is the refrigerant through pipes. It isn't possible for them to be blowing a...

A ducted RC system should be installed with a fresh air intake if it was going to be installed correctly to comply with...

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Bels

5 September 2019

Re: Containment for pets in the living roomSafer Living

Sep 05, 2019 10:42 pm

Previously before my reno I used child gates and barriers to keep pets out of the kitchen

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Bels

5 September 2019

Re: Need help identifying recessed lightHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Sep 05, 2019 10:37 pm

240v halogen downlight. I'd take arcadeit idea further and suggest replacing the downlights with IC4 rated LED downlights which can be abutted and covered completely with insulation.

240v halogen downlight. I'd take arcadeit idea further and suggest replacing the downlights with IC4 rated LED downlight...

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Bels

5 September 2019

Re: Could aircon on first floor only work for the whole housHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Sep 05, 2019 10:32 pm

The short answer is no it won't work. It is likely air conditioning was only put upstairs as heat rises essentially and the bedrooms upstairs would be unbearable in summer.

The short answer is no it won't work. It is likely air conditioning was only put upstairs as heat rises essentially and ...

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Bels

20 June 2019

Re: Split System Air Con in Hebel Double-StoreyHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 20, 2019 10:37 pm

Hi, It all depends on where you are locating the outdoor units. Do they need to be wall mounted or could you sit them on the ground on feet? If you know the locations where you would like to locate the outdoor units, you could do what they do in the States and noggin out where the outdoor units will...

Hi, It all depends on where you are locating the outdoor units. Do they need to be wall mounted or could you sit them on...

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Bels

26 September 2018

Re: Actron Ducted Air ConditioningHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Sep 26, 2018 11:51 pm

My question, can the ducted cooling system be installed after handover for a 2 storey home? And if we add this in our electrical appointment, will this affect any structural changes? We are unable to make any structural changes that's why I have asked. Thanks in advance Yes provided you get the duc...

Yes provided you get the duct work and any ancillaries (zoning dampers, etc) provisioned as well as an electrical circu...

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Bels

26 August 2018

Re: Vibrating floor when AC is onHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 26, 2018 9:19 pm

I'd be getting the original installer out to look at it. It could be something as simple as the indoor unit wasn't installed with spring mounts to dampen/eliminate the vibration when the unit is running. If you getting no where with the installer, go through your builder and put it down as a defect.

I'd be getting the original installer out to look at it. It could be something as simple as the indoor unit wasn't insta...

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Bels

26 August 2018

Re: Vibrating floor when AC is onHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 26, 2018 1:16 pm

That's up to you. They could certainly look at it for you but won't be covering installation defects which could be found to be the cause of your vibration. You can't get the original installer out to look at it? How old is the system?

That's up to you. They could certainly look at it for you but won't be covering installation defects which could be foun...

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Bels

25 August 2018

Re: Vibrating floor when AC is onHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 25, 2018 10:54 pm

Book a service call and get it assessed by someone who can tell you what's wrong.

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Bels

15 August 2018

Re: Ducted heating floor vents (first floor)Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 15, 2018 12:09 am

Sorry I was a bit vague in my reply above. The pooling air around your feet will occur only upstairs but is also dependent on the location of your return air grille. You do realize if you close off the registers upstairs you'll have no cooling at all and generally upstairs is warmer than ground floo...

Sorry I was a bit vague in my reply above. The pooling air around your feet will occur only upstairs but is also depende...

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Bels

14 August 2018

Re: Please help. Need adviceHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 14, 2018 10:54 pm

The modulating damper feature will save you something compared to the traditional zone controller with on/off control of the air to zones. It's just if you can see the value in the return on investment and how long it will take to payback.

The modulating damper feature will save you something compared to the traditional zone controller with on/off control of...

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Bels

14 August 2018

Re: Please help. Need adviceHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 14, 2018 10:10 pm

From what I can gather it just looks like a fancy zone controller that also utilizes modulating zone dampers and differential pressure sensors. Whether it can save you more money over standard zone controllers is anyone's guess as it's mainly marketing spiel. Up to you in the end if you can see valu...

From what I can gather it just looks like a fancy zone controller that also utilizes modulating zone dampers and differe...

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Bels

14 August 2018

Re: Please help. Need adviceHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 14, 2018 9:44 pm

Have you got a link?

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Bels

14 August 2018

Re: Ducted heating floor vents (first floor)Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 14, 2018 9:39 pm

Floor discharge registers will work much better for heating as the natural effect of heat rising will assist to bring the air up. In cooling as cool air tends to fall, return air placement is very important as you could run the risk of the conditioned air pooling around your feet and not conditionin...

Floor discharge registers will work much better for heating as the natural effect of heat rising will assist to bring th...

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Bels

14 August 2018

Re: Please help. Need adviceHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 14, 2018 9:18 pm

You'll find the RXYQ10TY1A will be more efficient overall even with the greater output for heating and cooling. It has a maximum consumption of 7.04kW in cooling and 7.29kW in heating as opposed to the FDYQN250 which will draw 7.85kW in cooling and 8.47kW in heating. VRV means Variable Refrigerant V...

You'll find the RXYQ10TY1A will be more efficient overall even with the greater output for heating and cooling. It has a...

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Bels

4 July 2018

Re: Hydronic heatingHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jul 04, 2018 10:08 pm

And metro Melbourne doesn't get down cold enough that we have issues with pipes bursting after a freeze over. :) Sometimes it's better to take some advice with a grain of salt.

And metro Melbourne doesn't get down cold enough that we have issues with pipes bursting after a freeze over. Sometimes ...

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Bels

29 June 2018

Re: Radius for AC gas pipingHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 29, 2018 7:15 pm

Firstly, start documenting everything including a timeline of events. See here https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/consumer-guarantees This outlines your rights and where you stand. When purchasing goods or services, it should function as expected. What I would be doing is s...

Firstly, start documenting everything including a timeline of events. See here https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consu ....

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Bels

29 June 2018

Re: Radius for AC gas pipingHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 29, 2018 4:58 pm

Hi, firstly I would edit your post and remove the business' name as it could lead to you receiving legal action for defamation. I'll reply when I'm on my pc with some avenues to move forward on your issue

Hi, firstly I would edit your post and remove the business' name as it could lead to you receiving legal action for defa...

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Bels

24 June 2018

Re: Help me Brainstrust: Ecobee4 CompatabilityHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 24, 2018 6:50 pm

There are some models of Actron Air which allow connection of standard thermostats/smart thermostats to control the unit over the proprietary Actron controller. You'd need to contact Actron Air to confirm if your model has this ability and engage an electrician or refrigeration mechanic to modify th...

There are some models of Actron Air which allow connection of standard thermostats/smart thermostats to control the unit...