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cyclone

16 June 2011

Re: Under tile heating.Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 16, 2011 6:45 am

Keeping your feet warm, keeps your whole body warm. Under tile heating can be moved to off peak heating (depending where you live, where heat is most likely required when peak demand is not required, late night early morning) Under tile heating is partial conductive heating, so after it is turn off,...

Keeping your feet warm, keeps your whole body warm. Under tile heating can be moved to off peak heating (depending where...

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cyclone

26 February 2011

Re: Anyone keeping Chickens?Eco Living

Feb 26, 2011 4:09 pm

here are my chooks....... http://www.gorgecreekorchards.com.au/webcam4.htm

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cyclone

31 October 2010

Re: QLD Ergon Energy Tariff trialEco Living

Oct 31, 2010 1:16 am

With the hot humid climate (Cairns) i wonder if this trial is going to work ? :th: :th: This is a valid thought...how many homes in Cairns are built for natural cooling??? Most of the houses i see are packed like sardines !!!! i wonder if the computer software that calculates the energy efficiency ...

This is a valid thought...how many homes in Cairns are built for natural cooling??? Most of the houses i see are packed...

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cyclone

21 October 2010

Re: QLD Ergon Energy Tariff trialEco Living

Oct 21, 2010 6:28 am

With the hot humid climate (Cairns) i wonder if this trial is going to work ?

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cyclone

15 October 2010

QLD Ergon Energy Tariff trialEco Living

Oct 15, 2010 10:13 am

http://www.ergon.com.au/energy-conservation/demand-management/electricity-demand-trials/tariff-trial

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cyclone

28 September 2010

3 phase reading from controllerEco Living

Sep 28, 2010 4:44 pm

[img] http://www.gorgecreekorchards.com.au/reading3phase.jpg [/img] This is for any interested parties. This is a snapshot of my usage during the day ( on the low side, no cooking etc) from my general tariff Take note of my power factor ( i think because of the switchmode power supplies )

http://www.gorgecreekorchards.com.au/reading3phase.jpg This is for any interested parties. This is a snapshot of my usag...

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cyclone

5 September 2010

Re: Completely air tight homes?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Sep 05, 2010 5:10 pm

i think the unit was between $2000-3000 with tubing and outlet, but you have to supply your own inlet cowl.

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cyclone

3 June 2010

Re: Speedheat vs other heating methodsHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jun 03, 2010 7:31 am

Electrical resistance heating is the most expensive method. Wood or gas is usually cheaper. Electrical radiant floors may be more suited for briefly used areas like bathroom. Under tile heating is the safest form of heating, as long as they are connected to a RCD. Sad news about gas heating http://...

Under tile heating is the safest form of heating, as long as they are connected to a RCD. Sad news about gas heating ht...

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cyclone

3 May 2010

Re: Completely air tight homes?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

May 03, 2010 11:37 pm

i have a IC 300 installed http://www.air-change.com/Products/ERVInCeiling/tabid/75/Default.aspx

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cyclone

4 October 2009

Re: HRV Solamate. Heat Recovery UnitHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Oct 04, 2009 6:34 am

I am interested in a one of these units which uses heat collected in the roof space and circulated thru ducting into the house. There have been other talk about them which is interesting but I would like to hear from someone or know someone who has one? I have been told that they are very popular i...

I've looked at this: It will be interesting to know what filters they use. It sucks air from the roof then pushes it in...

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cyclone

3 October 2009

Re: How much is underfloor heating?Flooring & Floor Covering

Oct 03, 2009 2:42 pm

under tile or in slab ?

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cyclone

5 September 2009

Re: Where would you put your filter for drinking water?Building A New House

Sep 05, 2009 9:55 pm

are you going to use carbon filters ? if so they are rated to 2000L (10" models) so i would only filter the drinking water only as close as possible to the tap. Also by filtering the water with carbon filters DOES NOT make the water potable.

are you going to use carbon filters ? if so they are rated to 2000L (10 models) so i would only filter the drinking wate...

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cyclone

4 September 2009

Re: Absorption trenches why do I need it?Building A New House

Sep 04, 2009 8:08 pm

can you post the hydraulic design ? Can you somebody explain why I need it and when it gets full or clogged what happens then? you need it for your waste, if you can't connect to town supply. they 'should' not get full or clogged, if the design is correct (soil test, water usage etc) but if they do ...

can you post the hydraulic design ? Can you somebody explain why I need it and when it gets full or clogged what happens...

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cyclone

4 September 2009

Re: Separate trenches for electrical and plumbing?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Sep 04, 2009 5:56 pm

i think you can as long as the electrical conduit meets the depth requirements. for example, have the electrical at 600mm add sand then electrical tape, then add soil to about 300mm depth, then add your water pipe on top. Orange 100mm wide Electrical warning tape but the sparky who does the laying ...

Orange 100mm wide Electrical warning tape but the sparky who does the laying will put this in yes. not the Nitto electr...

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cyclone

4 September 2009

Re: Separate trenches for electrical and plumbing?DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Sep 04, 2009 6:51 am

Hi all, Does anyone know if I have to run electrical wiring and plumbing underground in separate trenches.. hopefully not. They will be running from our house to the water tanks ( and back ). I am in Victoria Thanks for the help :th: i think you can as long as the electrical conduit meets the depth...

i think you can as long as the electrical conduit meets the depth requirements. for example, have the electrical at 600...

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cyclone

3 September 2009

Re: new neighbours built a fence without asking us :(Building A New House

Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm

is the fence on the border or a couple centimetres on their side ?

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cyclone

2 September 2009

Re: How to choose tapwear etc?Bathrooms and Laundry

Sep 02, 2009 10:29 pm

i went with mixers everywhere, and they have internal limits for hot water, very safe.

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cyclone

2 September 2009

Re: Outside TapsGeneral Discussion

Sep 02, 2009 10:04 pm

how about an outdoor hotwater tap. I have put one outdoor but i have never seen any one else do it before. Yep, i've got a tempered tap near the garage :) overall, i've got 8 external taps.

Yep, i've got a tempered tap near the garage overall, i've got 8 external taps.

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cyclone

25 August 2009

Re: Dry System for rainwater captureLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 25, 2009 6:19 am

chemical will slowly leach through the soil over the months/years and then start leaking into the storm water piping that has been laid around the house. is thge pipe porous ? do you consider the risk high ? can uyou post some links here ?

chemical will slowly leach through the soil over the months/years and then start leaking into the storm water piping tha...

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cyclone

24 August 2009

Re: Under-tile heating for bathroom & WCHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Aug 24, 2009 10:41 pm

$1000 for 12.5m2 sounds a bit steep, but i bought my mats 3 years ago. Are the thermostats manual or digital (with timers) ?

$1000 for 12.5m2 sounds a bit steep, but i bought my mats 3 years ago. Are the thermostats manual or digital (with timer...