Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
Reflective and bulk insulationTalking about ceilings, sorry should have been clearer.
Havent got to the stage of the energy rating yet, but a good idea to determine if $1800 is well spent on the extra… Aircon Vent OutletsWe've got round ... but there was no decision involved in that, it was just what they installed. Forg replied 27 October 2014 ago Is brivis air con a good brandWe have brivis ducted ac 18kw on a 24 sq living house works great but i would think it would struggle on a 36 sq i would go the biggest possible.
All brivis ac is made by… Do I need Sisalation AND Batts in roof?Yes all homes should have sisalation (sarking) and insulation, they both have different purposes sisalation for condensation and insulation for its thermal qualities. Many… Retro SoundProofing RoofAre the windows facing the direction of the highway double glazed?
I agree with the previous comment that its possibly the glass letting the sound through.
Gaz gazae86 replied 29 September 2014 ago Heating & Cooling New Extension Area?Hi H1, I'm after some suggestions on how to heat and cool a new area from an extension we are about to start on.
Our current house ( J54 started a topic 28 September 2014 ago BelsSep 24, 2014 11:12 pm Type of HeatingWe fit a standard gas ducted heating to all our homes and it is very effective and cost friendly.
Split systems are another alternative but very heavy on the… Gas vs Electric Heating
Yes, I think along similar lines knowing what I know now.
-Nat gas does have advantages I guess, like BBQ's without having to take the bottle to the servo to refill ,… jj1 replied 12 September 2014 ago Air conditioning placementIf space is limited you may have issues, roof mounting may be the go and should not cost too much more if they are small units. Like mentioned the issue is the hot air… BJ88 replied 6 September 2014 ago BJ88Sep 06, 2014 10:37 pm improving seal for louvresHi everyone
Sadly I have purchased less than great louvres which dont seal very tightly when closed - letting in /out air.
I have heard that there might be a product -… sappel started a topic 31 August 2014 ago Electric under-floating-floor heatingMcarthur,
For timber floors, there should be a floor temperature sensor that limits the timber temperature to 27deg C.
That value is based on the timber flooring being… Which Aircon?We have Actron. Great unit. Agree with Joker. More flexible than any other A/c. Downside is they cost more.
A lot of posts on here about Daikin Vs Actron. Just do a search. Hot Water SystemThanks people - Perth had a huge hailstorm in 2010 and there was alot of damage to houses and cars, Hubby and I were made homeless due to the flood damage in our flat. So… namzAug 20, 2014 10:52 pm Aggressive Insulation Installer...Its an industry that seems to attract some less than ethical operators (of course there are some fantastic companies out there too). We've had similar issues, as have… Zoned Controlled SystemsHi Hagar,
Based on my experience (as a HVAC engineer), a zone system should have a thermostat in each zone but some contractors will install a single sensor near the… sound, thermal and ventilationRoofer suggests we vent to outside but we don't want heat and sound bridges so is there something similar to what we have that can vent to outside when on… JokerJul 28, 2014 9:46 pm JokerJul 28, 2014 9:38 pm Brivis Controller problemsHi all, the answer to the problem....all the problems including the fan speeding up was solved when the unit failed completely Jan 2014, middle of the hottest day on… Rusty fan blades on ActronAir A/C unitI agree with Bels to some degree. The unit will still function no problems, but you will loose some minor efficiency. Why? Well because the corrosion will cause extra drag… Crazyk replied 21 July 2014 ago R7 battNo I'm not talking about squashing it but putting a 3.5 ontop of a 3.5.
As soon as you compress you loose efficiency. The air gap gives you the insulating properties so… Crazyk replied 21 July 2014 ago Central heatingIf you get a service done to the unit you can ask the service tech to turn the fan speed down so that you dont feel the air when you sit under the vent if you choose to… sheppo replied 20 July 2014 ago Cheapest time of the year to get A/CNow is a good time when they are quieter.
Also the manufacturers like Panasonic and Fujitsu are giving cash back at the moment (and every winter).
Panasonic, Fujistsu… JB1 replied 18 July 2014 ago R4.0 Insulation BattsCurrently got a quote from a builder.
For a single storey 250 sqm living area they ask.
R2.5 to R4.0 upgrade price 2,900
R2.5 to R6.0… PulpoJun 29, 2014 12:37 pm Hydronic heating and bamboo floorsHi,
We had a similar issue when we owner built our house in SA. We had the conflicting requirements of wanting timber flooring but also under-floor heating (UFH). After… jaysea replied 25 June 2014 ago Cooling advice for a 40Sq housewhy do you say that IceMan. I Prefer not to put it on until I need it. My home doesnt get hot until 3 pm somedays. By that time I have hopefully exported some electricity… B STAR replied 17 June 2014 ago InsulationInsulation in the roof is the best. blinds would be a big help also and an exhaust fan to help in circulation of air.If its summer i use humidifier to keep the place moist…
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