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olmeri
olmeri
25 February

How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda

How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda

There may be answers here but can't find anything. I have a closed in veranda, four windows. North facing, just had sunblock blinds installed. A bit cooler (actually…

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olmeri
Feb 25, 2024 2:48 pm
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orionnebula
Jan 07, 2024 10:48 am
boxhill
boxhill
24 December 2023

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day. When it gets unbearably warm I simply step out of my door into the living area which is…

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boxhill
Dec 24, 2023 10:31 am
boxhill
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
3 November 2023

How hot/cold does a sunroom get?

How hot/cold does a sunroom get?

Depends how much direct sun it gets. Is there any shading (eaves or trees)? If the sun hits a window directly it doesn't matter too much if it's double or single…

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stonesthrow
Nov 03, 2023 2:48 pm
Iknow
Iknow
29 September 2023

No Air Gap for Sisalation Paper

No Air Gap for Sisalation Paper

Use 50mm rockwool fibre insulation if it concerns you that much.

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Iknow
Sep 29, 2023 4:15 am
stonesthrow
stonesthrow
14 September 2023

Making a hallway airtight

Making a hallway airtight

That's one of the problems with ducted. I don't think you have much of an option.

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stonesthrow
Sep 14, 2023 4:34 pm
strannik
strannik
16 December 2022

Inline fan under whirlybird

Inline fan under whirlybird

those are there so that the colder air comes in via the eaves, while the WB sucks the hot air out. tbh you'd be better off either putting more WBs on, and/or…

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strannik
Dec 16, 2022 3:37 pm
Pulse
Pulse
26 November 2022

Painting Foilboard

Painting Foilboard

The foil outer surface does not reflect the heat, the inner shiny surface is a poor emitter of heat, that is how it works, so the inner surface keeps heat out. Reflective…

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Pulse
Nov 26, 2022 2:12 pm

Hi all I recently had a small studio office built by Aarons Outdoor. It comes "raw", so you have to paint the exterior and finish the interior yourself (this keeps down…

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IncredibleBulk
Sep 23, 2022 9:33 am
Blufires
Blufires
7 September 2022

Ceiling Heating and Cooling System

Ceiling Heating and Cooling System

In Brisbane in summer the temperature is about 33 degrees and the humidity is about 70%. So the dew point temperature would be around 27 degrees. If your ceiling cooling…

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Blufires
Sep 07, 2022 2:50 pm
apkt
apkt
15 February 2022

can you have split system and evap together

can you have split system and evap together

I've run a split and an evaporative together for years successfully, because I set it up to work properly. The main living area (kitchen, dining, lounge) can be closed off…

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apkt
Feb 15, 2022 9:08 pm
livingsd
livingsd
27 December 2021

Extending ducted aircon to add a room

Extending ducted aircon to add a room

Hi Guys I am thinking of converting my garage(28m2) to a room (adding insulation/flooring etc). I will need to install an AC in the garage. I wanted to look at extending…

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livingsd
Dec 27, 2021 11:37 am
Iknow
Iknow
12 November 2021

Server Room Cooling

Server Room Cooling

How about you just ventilate to atmosphere with a Condor purge vent

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Iknow
Nov 12, 2021 6:17 pm
Berek
Berek
29 January 2021

Bradford soundscreen

Bradford soundscreen

They do have an R rating. They’re like the high density version. You may have seen R2.7HD. Expensive.

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Berek
Jan 29, 2021 7:45 pm
messej01
messej01
30 September 2020

Ceiling fans for Sunshine Coast

Ceiling fans for Sunshine Coast

Hi, I need to get the ceiling fans replaced in all rooms at our investment property (small size for bedroom, large size for living areas). The ceilings are only 2.4mtrs…

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messej01
Sep 30, 2020 11:25 am
wendlle
wendlle
12 August 2020

Replacing the AC

Replacing the AC

Let me remind you that a good air conditioner, split system, is rather complicated device. The fan can be independently installed and even repaired. But the air…

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wendlle
Aug 12, 2020 8:00 pm
wendlle
jayasooriah
jayasooriah
22 July 2020

ACTRON AIR, ULTRA AIR and WISDOM HOMES

ACTRON AIR, ULTRA AIR and WISDOM HOMES

Hi Athena, Its has been uphill battle holding the builder to task. This builder seems spares no effort in making it difficult. I may have to file renewal of proceedings…

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jayasooriah
Jul 22, 2020 9:03 pm
jayasooriah
Monty85
Monty85
21 July 2020

New Build - is this A/C sufficient

New Build - is this A/C sufficient

The back of the house is south west facing which will include 1 bedroom window and the rear stacker doors between the living area and alfresco. Alresco is 4.5m deep so…

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Monty85
Jul 21, 2020 5:49 pm
jayasooriah
jayasooriah
14 July 2020

Installing Ducted Air

Installing Ducted Air

It is unlikely that you will be able to save money because you will do it later. Unless, by the time the repair is finished, you will save up the necessary amount for the…

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jayasooriah
Jul 14, 2020 1:07 pm
jayasooriah
alexp79
alexp79
26 May 2020

Acoustic insulation vs thermal insulation

Acoustic insulation vs thermal insulation
1, 2

Hebel PowerFloor will have STC between 54 have 62 for airborne sounds depending on your flooring covers. You can improve it further by using soundclips and special…

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alexp79
May 26, 2020 7:45 pm
GLO
GLO
2 May 2020

Use Ducted AC for heating or unflued Gas Heater

Use Ducted AC for heating or unflued Gas Heater

Hi, With Sydney (and most of the east coast) seeing the start of winter, i am leaning on the advice/experience of members of this forum with this question! I have an…

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GLO
May 02, 2020 9:14 pm
alexp79
alexp79
27 April 2020

What is the best heating systems?

What is the best heating systems?

If some stays in the house even with no heating, the temperature inside will still be higher than the temperature outside, therefore, condensation is likely to happen anyway.

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alexp79
Apr 27, 2020 1:20 am
titos97
titos97
28 March 2020

AirCon Zone Suggestion - Double Story Void

AirCon Zone Suggestion - Double Story Void

Hi All, My actrion air 17kw for 30SQ house. Made 3 zones all looks good.

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titos97
Mar 28, 2020 9:17 pm
delise
delise
15 February 2020

Whirly bird or solar roof ventilation

Whirly bird or solar roof ventilation

Just my opinion Refer this

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delise
Feb 15, 2020 4:54 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
26 January 2020

Foil Backed Insulation (Roof Blanket) In Walls

Foil Backed Insulation (Roof Blanket) In Walls

I'd say a radiant heat barrier (reflective insulation) would be great on your western wall to reduce afternoon heat from the sun. But as mentioned, a bearable wrap is…

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ddarroch
Jan 26, 2020 5:39 am
FairDune
FairDune
1 September 2019

Ducted aircon in Unit - advice needed

Ducted aircon in Unit - advice needed

Hi all, thanks for viewing in advance. I have strata approval for installing a ducted aircon in my 2-bedroom unit. The ceiling is gyprock/plasterboard. My question to…

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FairDune
Sep 01, 2019 6:33 pm
GLO
GLO
12 July 2019

Fans: Haiku or Aeratron?

Fans: Haiku or Aeratron?

how quiet are these? And have you tried the Breeze mode on the Haiku?

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GLO
Jul 12, 2019 4:42 pm
alexp79
alexp79
17 February 2019

Slab Insulation - Edge vs Under slab

Slab Insulation - Edge vs Under slab

Your slab will be on the ground, not at 1 m depth, on the other side. If you get some diurnal variation at the top soil level, you should be good without insulation due to…

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alexp79
Feb 17, 2019 6:32 pm
Mrmac73
Mrmac73
19 January 2019

Split System Air Condtioner Allworth Concerto

Split System Air Condtioner Allworth Concerto

Hi Everyone, Just seeing if anyone out there has put a split system air conditioner into a Allworth Homes Concerto design and where did they put it. Hopefully there will…

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Mrmac73
Jan 19, 2019 2:54 pm
alexp79
alexp79
16 November 2018

Demonstrating Natural ventilation through accurate modelling

Demonstrating Natural ventilation through accurate modelling

Ventilated through where? If your house is well insulated, natural ventilation will be more about how breathable are your walls on one side and how wide and for how long…

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alexp79
Nov 16, 2018 3:15 am
alexsandro13
alexsandro13
14 November 2018

Garage insulation / Air conditioning

Garage insulation / Air conditioning

Honestly, I never installed the air conditioning system in the garage on my own, and I don’t even consider it to be extremely important, but I understand the importance…

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alexsandro13
Nov 14, 2018 1:46 am
alexsandro13
alexp79
alexp79
29 August 2018

Hydronic heating

Hydronic heating

Search for Luxry heating i guess they are one of the best suppliers

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alexp79
Aug 29, 2018 2:17 am
lynnlee
lynnlee
8 July 2018

In built wood fireplace

In built wood fireplace

I definitely would not put a tv above it. The heat over time... mmmmm ?

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lynnlee
Jul 08, 2018 3:14 am
grinder
grinder
20 May 2018

Variotherm Wall Heating/Cooling

Variotherm Wall Heating/Cooling

If you are looking for heating/cooling systems which can be built into the walls and ceilings then you must contact Panhandleheatingandair.

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grinder
May 20, 2018 11:12 am
grinder
Bels
Bels
20 March 2018

Air flow from the vent when the zone is OFF

Air flow from the vent when the zone is OFF

There's nothing wrong with the method of control of your system. The air supplied to the active zones still returns through the common return air intake and sensed by the…

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Bels
Mar 20, 2018 12:23 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
12 February 2018

Energy Recovery Systems

Energy Recovery Systems

8.5K quote I think you should pay a market survey searching for quotation from different providers. I would recommend you comparing the quotes then making a decision would…

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ddarroch
Feb 12, 2018 5:51 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
6 February 2018

Actron ducted ac efficiency

Actron ducted ac efficiency

from the 260 sqm exclude non aircon areas like Garage, bathrooms, laundry etc..

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IamSAM
Feb 06, 2018 4:37 pm
IamSAM
Searching4 knowledge
Searching4 knowledge
20 January 2018

Refridgeration Mechanic Help needed please.

Refridgeration Mechanic Help needed please.

Can you suggest me any reliable air duct cleaning services?

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Searching4 knowledge
Jan 20, 2018 12:53 pm
Searching4 knowledge
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PJT318
Jan 13, 2018 9:02 am
PJT318
IamSAM
IamSAM
6 December 2017

Ceiling fan with light recs

Ceiling fan with light recs

A good way is to visit a store at check out the fittings. There is so much option and price range too. The economy brand is MERCATOR while HUNTER is premium. The features…

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IamSAM
Dec 06, 2017 4:35 pm
IamSAM
Jane Wilson
Jane Wilson
5 December 2017

Air-conditioned

Air-conditioned

Hi We noticed that the air-con ducts have been installed very closed to the fan light. We are not happy with the resresults and we think the ducts should have been…

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Jane Wilson
Dec 05, 2017 9:54 am
alexp79
alexp79
29 November 2017

Insulation Installation guidlines

Insulation Installation guidlines

Depends on what type of insulation you are using. For glasswool type, I guess the most efficient installation would be via blow-in (e.g. check Jet Stream MAX by Knauf),…

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alexp79
Nov 29, 2017 12:41 am
brucefil2011
brucefil2011
12 November 2017

Insulation Rating vs Whirly-birds

Insulation Rating vs Whirly-birds

look up odyssey see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com

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brucefil2011
Nov 12, 2017 11:13 am
reno_nomad
reno_nomad
27 October 2017

Cooling a two-storey house with a skillion roof

Cooling a two-storey house with a skillion roof

Thank you for the link. Very informative. I might even give them a call to see if they have a rep locally who could come and provide some advice. Thanks again!

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reno_nomad
Oct 27, 2017 10:01 am
stucutz
stucutz
31 July 2017

Phase Change Materials - anyone used this?

Phase Change Materials - anyone used this?

Personally I see the material as just another way of selling/promoting insulation and a claim to provide a desirable solution at a cost. Any/ all insulation is a…

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stucutz
Jul 31, 2017 9:11 am
Bels
Bels
27 June 2017

Built in wardrobe ventilation

Built in wardrobe ventilation

It might help. Regarding the extent, it depends upon why you have got humidity issues from the wardrobes to start with.

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Bels
Jun 27, 2017 11:37 pm
Joker
Joker
19 June 2017

How are you sizing up your AC system?

How are you sizing up your AC system?

I use 2 A/C Nikibi 3 phrases for a 10m x 3m room. It is quite ok. I agree with you that A/C system can be most effective in a large space. I think you should use the…

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Joker
Jun 19, 2017 10:28 pm
Joker
Joker
13 June 2017

Ducted AC & separate Gas Heating. Worthwhile having both?

Ducted AC & separate Gas Heating. Worthwhile having both?

Got ducted actron add on air con and ducted 6 star gas heating, works efficiently, also solar, gas hot water, and micro inverter panel solar panels, use heating 3 times…

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Joker
Jun 13, 2017 2:17 pm
Bels
Bels
5 June 2017

How much emphasis should you put into your R Value?

How much emphasis should you put into your R Value?

It depends on whether your ceiling space is insulated or ventilated. On a stinking hot day the heat in a ceiling would permeate into the ducts resulting in the system…

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Bels
Jun 06, 2017 12:34 am

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