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Pulpo
27 February 2015
Re: Underfloor area (between ground and first floor) insulatHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Feb 27, 2015 6:55 am
It's interesting to me how few actually insulate this space. Even the external walls in this section not insulated. However acoustic batts sound better no idea if they are much better. You need some sort of dampner on the joists between the structure flooring Maybe rubber strip's. I think csr do a g...
It's interesting to me how few actually insulate this space. Even the external walls in this section not insulated. Howe...
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Pulpo
20 August 2014
Re: Can you Prewire for Clipsal CBusHome Theatre & Automation
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Aug 20, 2014 9:41 am
For DIY options CBUS does not even get close to the options available. CBUS is just ridiculous on pricing. Anyone should be able to do their own "programming" . For any home automation it starts with cat 6 or similar cabling around the house. Either decentralised or centralised. Anything t...
For DIY options CBUS does not even get close to the options available. CBUS is just ridiculous on pricing. Anyone should...
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Pulpo
29 June 2014
Re: Hydronic heating system - When do pipes get lagging?Heating, Cooling & Insulation
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Jun 29, 2014 12:37 pm
the pipes should be installed whilst you have access to the bearers and joists. Lagging all pipes if using radiators, although if in conditioned space maybe not. What sort of pellet boiler did you buy? What was the pricing? Good luck with the hydronic heating. Pulpo
the pipes should be installed whilst you have access to the bearers and joists. Lagging all pipes if using radiators, al...
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Pulpo
11 January 2014
Re: Underfloor heating in a concrete slab of 40sqmHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Jan 11, 2014 6:09 pm
Firstly I would not install electric coil in slab, too many people do not run it because of cost. I have installed hydronic heating for small places including 40 sqm. It would take two zones 200m, at around $2.20m plus installation. But cost to install is not cheap. Boilers cost less than $3,000 plu...
Firstly I would not install electric coil in slab, too many people do not run it because of cost. I have installed hydro...
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Pulpo
24 December 2013
Re: underfloor heatingHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Dec 24, 2013 9:48 am
Insulate under the slab as well. Just run some pex pipe in the slab. The house needs heat with concrete floors. Good luck Pulpo
Insulate under the slab as well. Just run some pex pipe in the slab. The house needs heat with concrete floors. Good luc...
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Pulpo
24 December 2013
M2 Cost of double glaze unitsWindows & Doors
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Dec 24, 2013 7:49 am
I'm sure a question asked allot. If one is after dg thermally broken aluminium windows is there a rough m2 rate (supply only)? Does one have a guide for the comfort glass or low e per m2 instead of dg? When I have a client being told low e glass is better than dg, I need empirical evidence to suppor...
I'm sure a question asked allot. If one is after dg thermally broken aluminium windows is there a rough m2 rate (supply ...
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Pulpo
26 October 2013
Re: Home Automation suggestions pleaseHome Theatre & Automation
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Oct 26, 2013 3:53 am
You mentioned DIY Have you looked at Arduino Now that is DIY, cheap possibilities seem limitless. Or other microcontrollers, Beaglebone Black The idea of having the controller costing $50 is amazing. Of course you still have to program. Good luck. Pulpo
You mentioned DIY Have you looked at Arduino Now that is DIY, cheap possibilities seem limitless. Or other microcontroll...
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Pulpo
29 July 2013
Re: New home - what materials to use for wallsGeneral Discussion
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Jul 29, 2013 4:17 pm
Benex blocks were on the New inventors some time ago, the original factory closed (i think), ambitious business model. But at $66m2 is a good price. Lock Blocks by baine are mortarless and cheaper still. Boral have a mortarless block but more expensive. I think mortarless block with polystyrene stuc...
Benex blocks were on the New inventors some time ago, the original factory closed (i think), ambitious business model. B...
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Pulpo
25 July 2013
Re: Thermal MassHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Jul 25, 2013 7:49 pm
Not exactly sure what you are asking. The more thermal mass the better generally speaking with winter sun, assuming its insulated from outside. So a reverse brick veneer house is better than double brick. So a trombe wall and all concrete floors excellent thermal mass assuming insulated. Good luck P...
Not exactly sure what you are asking. The more thermal mass the better generally speaking with winter sun, assuming its ...
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Pulpo
17 July 2013
Re: Can you Prewire for Clipsal CBusHome Theatre & Automation
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Jul 17, 2013 10:07 pm
C Bus is over priced. Just run cat 5 or 6 cable to everywhere automation is required: Light switches, Power points Blinds Windows Thermostats / sensors Doors Etc Micro controllers are cheap and the possibilities are limitless. Just run cable everywhere, decide if going to one central location or a c...
C Bus is over priced. Just run cat 5 or 6 cable to everywhere automation is required: Light switches, Power points Blind...
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Pulpo
12 March 2013
Re: Under ground roomsEco Living
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Mar 12, 2013 7:40 am
Earth covered homes have the potentially to be far more energy efficient. Plenty of info on the web. Earth shelter houses. I have an old book by Sydney Baggs. The diurnal temperature is very good. You must solve. Water proofing Ventilation Light All very easy to address. Cheers Pulpo
Earth covered homes have the potentially to be far more energy efficient. Plenty of info on the web. Earth shelter house...
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Pulpo
26 February 2013
Re: Demolishing a concrete poolPools & Spas
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Feb 26, 2013 10:19 am
Helped a mate "remove" a pool. We drained the pool straight into the storm water. We cut the edge with concrete saw you could hire a guy to do this. Then removed so all level with the ground. Then filled the pool with sand, cheaper to use clean fill, just advertise for clean fill needed in...
Helped a mate remove a pool. We drained the pool straight into the storm water. We cut the edge with concrete saw you co...
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Pulpo
17 February 2013
Re: Opinions on not having natural gas even if it's availablEco Living
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Feb 17, 2013 9:47 am
I would go with solar evacuated tubes, split system. North facing unshaded, western Sydney no booster should be required. If going with electric for cooking, then other than bbq no need for gas. Access charge is over $200 pa. Have the gas line installed but do not connect. Its probably more green wi...
I would go with solar evacuated tubes, split system. North facing unshaded, western Sydney no booster should be required...
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Pulpo
17 February 2013
Re: hydronic heating with heat pumpsHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Feb 17, 2013 8:25 am
Short answer yes. Daikin is rather common over seas. A wood boiler is another possibility, especially the wood gasfication type. Finally I would suggest solar boosted with a small heat pump as back up. Sanden heat puimp CO2 Pulpo
Short answer yes. Daikin is rather common over seas. A wood boiler is another possibility, especially the wood gasficati...
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Pulpo
16 February 2013
Re: XPS for insulationHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Feb 16, 2013 10:40 pm
When you xps which is extruded polystyrene and the best insulation other than aero gels. Not sure how you place it in walls other than spray / injection. Not sure if spray foam is XPS. Normally XPS is placed on the outside of walls and rendered. Inside walls recommend EPS like bean bag balls. Good L...
When you xps which is extruded polystyrene and the best insulation other than aero gels. Not sure how you place it in wa...
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Pulpo
16 February 2013
Re: Slab Insulation - Edge vs Under slabHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Feb 16, 2013 10:09 pm
Sorry further read your posting. If the house is already built this is just a reno then highly recommend under slab insulation. 50mm of EPS (expanded polystyrene) then 50mm of an almost self leveling screed. This is almost standard in Europe for in slab heating. Good Luck Pulpo
Sorry further read your posting. If the house is already built this is just a reno then highly recommend under slab insu...
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Pulpo
16 February 2013
Re: Slab Insulation - Edge vs Under slabHeating, Cooling & Insulation
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Feb 16, 2013 9:51 pm
If only looking at what the code is, then unless you live in alpine region unlikely to require under slab insulation. However build with waffle pod slab and under slab insulation is taken care of. If a raft and beam slab then I would consider EPS foam under the slab at least 50mm. I would use XPS fo...
If only looking at what the code is, then unless you live in alpine region unlikely to require under slab insulation. Ho...
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Pulpo
10 November 2012
Re: Water tanks for the technically challengedEco Living
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Nov 10, 2012 7:55 pm
The PIC also claim "We audit a minimum of five per cent of each licensed plumber practitioner's work, ensuring that the relevant plumbing laws are being met. Audits are conducted by compliance auditors. Their role is to conduct on-site assessments of the work performed, against the particular ...
The PIC also claim We audit a minimum of five per cent of each licensed plumber practitioner's work, ensuring that the r...
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Pulpo
6 November 2012
Re: Water tanks for the technically challengedEco Living
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Nov 06, 2012 11:31 am
Hmm more pictures would be good. From what I see only one down pipe is flowing into tank. One overflow pipe coming from the tank. The vertical pipe along the wall is the first flush. Pulpo
Hmm more pictures would be good. From what I see only one down pipe is flowing into tank. One overflow pipe coming from ...
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Pulpo
5 November 2012
Re: Need advice on our rainwater collection and storage systEco Living
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Nov 05, 2012 2:42 pm
I guess you will turn off the valves (for the 50mm inlets) going into tank 4 before purging the first flush system? Excellent diagram. Pulpo
I guess you will turn off the valves (for the 50mm inlets) going into tank 4 before purging the first flush system? Exce...
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