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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: 3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help neededBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 1:50 pm

Thank you Joker. I'm in the same boat, can't foresee any reason why 3 phase would be required for my case other than fast charging electric car if I ever buy it. Hey Shi, I'm in a similar situation building new home and decided to go 3 phase. Mine is probably a stronger case as I already have an EV...

Hey Shi, I'm in a similar situation building new home and decided to go 3 phase. Mine is probably a stronger case as I ...

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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: 3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help neededBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 1:54 pm

Thank you Joker. I'm in the same boat, can't foresee any reason why 3 phase would be required for my case other than fast charging electric car if I ever buy it. Hey Shi, Thank you supersleuth ! Were your builder charged the similar amount for 3 phase ? I am probably leaning towards 3 phase and pla...

Hey Shi, Thank you supersleuth ! Were your builder charged the similar amount for 3 phase ? I am probably leaning towar...

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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: 3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help neededBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 3:58 pm

Yes TeslaCyberTruck, I have included 3-phase. Only regular solar for the water heater and an additional solar pannel as per the developer requirements are installed by the builder.I am planning to have the complete home solar from outside. PowerWall2, hmmm it would long time to break even. If you l...

If you look at Tesla PowerWall2 on pure on the surface break-even yes it may take a while, but if you look at the tangi...

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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: 3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help neededBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 4:17 pm

Hey Shi, I'm in a similar situation building new home and decided to go 3 phase. Mine is probably a stronger case as I already have an EV, but something you should consider some states (like QLD) limit single phase homes to 5kw solar feed-in/export, whereas 3 phase homes can export 15kw. So in futu...

Hey supersleuth - which EV do you own? Who did you use for your roof inverter say Tesla PowerWall2 battery install? I a...

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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: 3 phase power and surge protection - urgent help neededBuilding A New House

Jan 03, 2020 5:51 pm

Builder may have done it for a reason, like ours did. We have an induction cooktop and aircon that requires 3 phase. Also we were told to "future proof" our home as much as possible too, during the build. So we are taking into account the "things that will get added", and 3 phas...

Hey Blacktea2sugars - who was your builder and which suburb/area ( state) did you build in?

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TeslaCyberTruck

12 January 2020

Re: Anyone built with Hotondo Homes (Darvale Homes) Melton?Building A New House

Jan 12, 2020 2:40 am

The Hotondo Homes Wallan builder seems to have some nice reviews. Has anyone on this forum or anyone you know hired Hotondo Homes Wallan (Shop 1A / 45 High Street, Wallan VIC 3756) or Hotondo Homes South Morang (Level 1, 106 / 2 Murdoch Road, South Morang VIC 3752) to do their house build? How do t...

Has anyone on this forum or anyone you know hired Hotondo Homes Link (Shop 1A / 45 High Street, Wallan VIC 3756) or Hot...

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TeslaCyberTruck

10 January 2020

Re: Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

Jan 09, 2020 11:17 pm

Hi Onram, You can ask for Conventional Slab if there is no charge. You will live in the house and your grandchild can demolish the building above the slab and they can reuse the Conventional Slab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1xz3v7j5bA Hey Ronnal - this is a very informative thread and appreci...

Hey Ronnal - this is a very informative thread and appreciate your contribution

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TeslaCyberTruck

2 January 2020

Re: Building Bermuda 23 with Porter DavisBuilding A New House

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Jan 02, 2020 1:36 pm

After several years moving into our house finally we got time to think about landscaping our walk path on the side. As shown in previous pictures the neighbouring land is higher than our block. This required a retaining wall. I added a retaining wall leaving little bit of space for a small garden b...

Hey hash_nanay - Did you pay extra to have PD do the front back landscaping and front-driveway? Or you used some local ...

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TeslaCyberTruck

2 January 2020

Re: Building in Oak Park VictoriaBuilding A New House

Jan 02, 2020 1:47 pm

OK thanks for the insights. Hey Techlawyer79 - which builder did you end up choosing? Am also looking at PD to build in the outer-upper north Melbourne area Are you planning to use an IBI (independent building inspector) like below? Many seem to be using one just incase Peter Limburg (Final Inspect...

Hey Techlawyer79 - which builder did you end up choosing? Am also looking at PD to build in the outer-upper north Melbo...

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TeslaCyberTruck

2 January 2020

Re: Building in Oak Park VictoriaBuilding A New House

Jan 02, 2020 1:57 pm

OK thanks for the insights. Peter Limburg (Final Inspect , 0408 132 152) David White (Building Watchdog Inspections , 0418 322 925) Darren Love (Darbecca , 03 5367 2111) Branko Mladichek (A Plus Inspections [T/A Building Expert] , 0409 029 680) Mike Heathcote (Building Masters Inspections , 1300 03...

Peter Limburg (Final Inspect , 0408 132 152) David White (Building Watchdog Inspections , 0418 322 925) Darren Love (Da...

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TeslaCyberTruck

17 January 2020

Re: Building Inspections(Melbourne)Building A New House

Jan 17, 2020 8:15 pm

Hi, I am planning to get my house under construction inspected for pre plaster & pre handover. The slab and frame were inspected by builder own independent inspector. Through my research I have found following inspectors in Melbourne:- Inspect Direct $ 440 for each inspection( if multiple inspe...

How did it all go SunnyDays ? 6 years on are you still living in the same property or sold it and moved on to a new pro...

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TeslaCyberTruck

1 January 2020

Re: Building inspectors MelbourneBuilding A New House

Jan 01, 2020 8:40 am

Hi Guys, We are building in Melbourne Western suburbs and looking for a building inspector, Could you please recommend from your experience? Regards, Mc Hey mrcool4 - did you end up finding someone? I myself am looking for an IBI (independent building inspector) for the Melbourne area for a new bui...

Hey mrcool4 - did you end up finding someone? I myself am looking for an IBI (independent building inspector) for the M...

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TeslaCyberTruck

3 January 2020

Re: Building the Waldorf Grange by Porter DavisBuilding A New House

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Jan 03, 2020 2:23 pm

I’ve entered the Balsam Hill photo comp. Please vote for me here >> https://pr.easypromosapp.com/voteme/884491/634070403?lc=eng Hey Waldorf_Grange_Build - which Melbourne suburb is this build in? Nice house photos earlier in the this thread

Hey Waldorf_Grange_Build - which Melbourne suburb is this build in? Nice house photos earlier in the this thread

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TeslaCyberTruck

5 January 2020

Re: Darbecca Porter DavisBuilding A New House

Jan 05, 2020 8:48 pm

Dear All, I know the owner of Darbecca personally. He has several people within his company that are registered. These are INU inspector and DBU Builders. More information to follow. However I understand that in Victoria what PD are doing may breach 132 part 2 of the Domestic Building Contracts Act...

Hey Small Minds - thanks for starting this thread (topic), very helpful and informative

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TeslaCyberTruck

1 January 2020

Re: Developer's retaining wall and New home adicesBuilding A New House

Jan 01, 2020 7:25 am

There should be Certified Engineering Drawings for the retaining walls I suggest you get a copy from the developer or Council The retaining wall is incomplete Thank you ! Hey gstfree - which Donnybrook estate land did you purchase (Platform, Kinbrook, Peppercornhill, Donnybrae, Olivine)? Looking to...

Thank you Hey gstfree - which Donnybrook estate land did you purchase (Platform, Kinbrook, Peppercornhill, Donnybrae, O...

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TeslaCyberTruck

17 January 2020

Re: Expensive house inspectors VS Cheaper inspectorsBuilding A New House

Jan 17, 2020 8:07 pm

We are using Peter from Final-Inpect. We were referred by reading some else's blog. Peter has been great and has already paid for himself according to my DH. We are getting all stages inspected and it's costing less than 1% of the cost of the build. During our lock up stage, Peter spotted some ****...

@luckygrizzly @Mimi @beejay @WeezB Back Pocket - at any time during the whole process with the BI you used, did you hav...

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TeslaCyberTruck

1 January 2020

Re: First Build - HGWABuilding A New House

Jan 01, 2020 8:12 pm

Hi guys. Hope you all had a great Christmas and up and coming New Year. My Fiancé and I have completed the administration process our of build. :-D At the moment earthworks are scheduled to commence 07/01/2020. Will update if this changes. Below are our plans, we are building on a 475m Block in Ave...

Hey Georgian - it all looks good By the way, are you going to pay a little bit extra and use an IBI (independent buildi...

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TeslaCyberTruck

1 January 2020

Re: First Build - HGWABuilding A New House

Jan 01, 2020 9:31 pm

Drove past today and we have our power box in, must of went up before Christmas. All starting to sink in now!! :-D https://attachment.outlook.live.net/owa/georgianacar7@hotmail.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AQMkADAwATY3ZmYAZS1mMzRjLTMxMQA0LTAwAi0wMAoARgAAA8SIMOeehUNKq0E%2B8wFLTEAHAN1i...

Yeah, pretty good back-up option to get an IBI check it all over the different stages for only a few thousand $'s just ...

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TeslaCyberTruck

15 January 2020

Re: First Build Aveley WA - HGWABuilding A New House

Jan 15, 2020 5:27 am

The day has arrived and we officially have slab down! The real countdown time begins!! I’m looking at it going how do all these rooms fit in here hahaha but I think that’s normal to think that until all the walls and plaster are up I hear. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/92971_1578996271.jpeg You mu...

You must be extremely excited. Is that a 'waffle slab' or 'suspended slab' or other? The size is deceptive and you feel...

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TeslaCyberTruck

6 January 2020

Re: Firstyle Home - Marsden ParkBuilding A New House

Jan 06, 2020 7:47 am

Well, there isn't much Firstyle Home posts so thought I'd post one. Just paid to get the lot off the market. Very excited to start this journey as a first home owner. Hey Onram - you sound very excited about this journey you are about to go on :-D What size land is it and how much was it? Also was ...

Hey Onram - you sound very excited about this journey you are about to go on What size land is it and how much was it? ...