Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
Disappointing heating resultsHi Andrew
I have a couple of questions - is the heating ducted through the floor or the roof? (if it is the roof, that will part of your problem)?
Do you have ducted air… Insulation R ratings & Fire RatingHi Boatman - yep this whole fire thing with insulation has me totally spooked to the point of now putting 2 smoke detecters in ceiling cavity with alarm wired down to… T&V replied 8 June 2009 ago Help with choosing a split system.I recommend the Mitsubishi heavy industries if you check out choice you will find the were the best on most of their models even beating the Daikin by the way stay well… Brad75 replied 9 June 2009 ago Slimline Vs standard air con ventsYour air conditioning contractor should allow for certain size slab penetrations to get the ducting downstairs. It is essential that these are allowed for in the building… fireplace!Thanks for replying guys !! very appreciated 
I was thinking of getting a Jetmaster, but i might go and have a look at Ecofireplace, which i think it's quite good as well! Heating AdviceOther options are as sdiscussed - to use a heat transfer system to move the heat back down to the lower… Ensuite HeatingI just use a $20 plug in fan heater that came from Kmart. I switch it on 5 mins before I have a shower and turn it down whilst I am in the shower, it works fantastic even… Hels replied 14 June 2009 ago Braemar 4 star Gas heating - any thoughts?Depending on which state you are in, you may find it useful info that Weatherworld Nunawading (Melbourne) was offering $500 off Braemar gas central heating units with a… Heater function - continuousI've spent enough time with a digital thermometer next to my (new) thermostat(s) and in different parts of the room/house to know that the wall thermostat and thermometer… Help needed with LG ducted systemThe warranty will still be current. LG give a 5 year domestic wty and it does not matter if you were not the original installer of the unit.
The unit shouldn't shut down… Evap CoolingCheck your ducts as well. Like PointCookFella said, air runs to the point of least resistance. If the duct is too long or looks like a snake (bends left and right) the… continuous flow hot water systemIMHO.........Instantaneous (Continuous) Gas Hot Water Systems are not the best option for the typical McMansion. They are 'big' in Japan because they are small in size.… Gas Ducted HeatingI think that if you're careful with your placement, having the ducts on the floor will be fine. We plan to have ours on the floor. I sit on them when… kek replied 17 June 2009 ago Anybody knows spacing recommendedfor the building foil fasteners ?? I'm using Bradford Enviroseal breather foil, but there's nothing about that in the instruction.
Chris kristofw started a topic 18 June 2009 ago Central Heating problemHave you got a missing cat. Might have been sucked up the return duct  Seriously though, there sounds to be a blockage, and will no return grill or filter their could be… ozberg replied 23 June 2009 ago Free InsulationOnly existing homes qualify for the $1600 and they have to be owner-occupied. There is $1000 available to landlords who… Eccopanel Heaters
A very good point. These low output / low density heaters only work well in a… Braemar 4 StarHi Guys,
Some very good information in these forums! Keep up the good work.
I too am going for the Braemar 4 Star system, and have gotten a few quotes.
Price range is… egruz started a topic 30 June 2009 ago egruzJun 30, 2009 2:25 pm Hydronic heating...quotes etc
I personally don't notice the air is dry, but it must be, as in Europe lots of people put special pots of water on the heater, you can also put a wet cloth on, or even dry… mek replied 1 July 2009 ago kid81Jul 01, 2009 12:55 pm zeeebJul 03, 2009 8:26 pm Wire mesh under the roof blanket ??It is required on older roofs with hardwood framing which have much greater distances between rafters/ battens etc.
We had one of the old buildings at work re-roofed and… Central Inverter Systems.With most ducted reverse cycle systems, even with a large unit you will probably only be able to run about half your house at once.
I have heard that reverse cycle… Best cooling for this house ??The only place you could really fit a wall split in the living is between the kitchen and meals, on the kitchen wall. This may look a little out of place though.
Rather… Air conditioning companies in Perth?Hello
Can anyone give me an indication on how much a Daikin, Fujitsu or Actron Air 12kw ducted system would cost installed? The system I have in mind would have 8 outlets… dr3tz started a topic 9 July 2009 ago dr3tzJul 09, 2009 2:17 am Ceiling FansWe ended up choosing Hunter Pacific Typhoon which are mid-range in price with the Verona Light accessory. It is also possible to spend several hundred dollars on just one… Silver Ceiling InsulationLast summer I had the tiles removed and Aircell sarking installed, the temperature in the top floor
or my house dropped 10 degrees, very impressed, it is far superior to… HelsJul 10, 2009 10:18 pm Ventilation panels in internal brick wallsTypically these vented bricks are from the days of gas lighting and NEEDING to vent the toxic fumes out.
Fine to cover them up - just leave the outside vents open and as… Bathroom Window Vents a ProblemIf it was just a gap in the sliding section I would have suggested lifting it out and taking it to a glazier but the steel grill you mention sounds like it could be a… Macy replied 11 July 2009 ago MacyJul 11, 2009 11:19 pm Green glueGreen Glue damps vibration. That is, it converts vibration to heat. Damping is one of 4 different elements of sound isolation:
Decoupling (like the resilient channel… Race Ya ::wink::
I've got the beers and the… Evap cooling on really hot days?Evaporative systems try to blow out 40 times the volume of the house, so you can imagine that is a lot of air. The air will gush out of the window rather than letting heat…
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