Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
Money back on ducted system?Thanks for your input Rosewood.
We have decided that in 4-5 years we will most likely be selling up and relocating / upgrading.
So I'm really thinking more about resale… adrian replied 22 October 2009 ago namzOct 26, 2009 10:41 am Wall insulation & window insulationSo to get a good / accurate picture, I need to record my energy use to heat or cool my house for an hour at a constant temp ( I guess heat as that wouldn't include radiant… 12star replied 27 October 2009 ago Air con dissapointmentContracts can be formed verbally (except for specific types according to legislation) however having it in writing is always a good idea for proof purposes. Acceptance… Eccles replied 28 October 2009 ago Aircon for an old houseWe also live in Melbourne and have a house built in 1899 and have evaporative cooling installed and it is great. We don't have insulation in our walls but we have good… albi replied 28 October 2009 ago Window tintingIts fine doing just a few selected windows. A medium dark window film can block 65% heat, 85% glare and 99% UV without making the room too dark, that can mean a 5-6 degree… neil_se replied 31 October 2009 ago Ceiling fans and downlights
What is minimum distance the edge of the blade needs to be from the edge of the downlight to avoid the strobing (flickering) effect?
also is… free ceiling insulation eligibilitythanks for the reply. i have finally found an answer after a fair bit of ringing around. our building approval was 13/08/03 and mandatory thermal performance requirements… srn12 replied 5 November 2009 ago srn12Nov 05, 2009 2:52 pm insulation advice/ help pleaseThank you Yak Chat and dymonite
another (dumb) question.....sorry. It almost seems bigger than Ben Hur!
How do I draw cool air up from downstairs. Ceiling fans?
I haven't… shunt replied 7 November 2009 ago shuntNov 07, 2009 8:27 am solarbreezeHello
I have had postings here before about heating and cooling.
I live in a 2 storey "hot" house that is east/west orientated. I have ducted gas heating, a split system… shunt started a topic 9 November 2009 ago shuntNov 09, 2009 2:26 pm Insulating existing brick veneer wallsGavin - pop me an email re the best options.
Yes it can be done and will enhance your house performance - but is it the best option for your needs.
Steve maxybNov 12, 2009 12:27 pm clear comfort intelligent insulationFriend of mine has it installed on a door and some high level windows and he has some mixed feeling re effectivness - but some of that is due to the gap not being ideal -… I don't know where to startSomething with a variable speed compressor too. Sometime you are better off leaving an aircon on the lowest setting and allowing the air to stratify pushing the hot air up… Redman replied 16 November 2009 ago Aircon Installer needed - Melbourne Westif you are still looking there is a guy out that way that i have used before & was happy with his service
i think he trades under the name of "All Over Heating"
i will… Air con on boundary wallThanks for the responses.
yeah i think i'll take it up with the neighbour - we're on pretty good terms. If she's not happy with it I'd rather pay the extra money than… Evaporative Cooling or ducted cooling?My understanding was that AC + ducted heating combo ducts had to be 8" in diameter, 180mm (I'm assuming you mean mm instead of cm) is only ~7". Best call an AC guy for the… Size of AC unitOur place is 30sqrs living and we have just installed the ActronAir 24kwt unit with the 8 zones.
I wouldn't… Livezi Bravo Digital + SmartzoneWe're currently looking for alternatives to an Actron Air ESP Ultima system, as we've been rather unimpressed by the way we've been treated so far by Actron Air… Hyper started a topic 28 November 2009 ago HyperNov 28, 2009 8:55 am Evap & refridgerated cooling quoteHi Jazzie,
Would you mind answering a few questions as i am also looking into a new cooling system.
Who quoted you on the Lennox unit?
What area… Jazzie replied 2 December 2009 ago ACTRON advice neededHi we have had a quote to install Actron ducted aircon. The model on the quote isSRV175C/E ?
I cannot find that model… A.Ryder replied 8 December 2009 ago Under Tile heating CostsWe had an under-tile floor heating system installed in WA & it cost around $60 per sqm, so if the price is the same in VIC you would probably be looking at about $5k all… Ducted Evap cooling for double story houseI have evap in a 2 storey and no vents downstairs - Because you need to open windows or doors to allow the air to escape, the trick with a 2 storey house is to the close… I read that pool noodles are a cheaper solution.
Are Daikin still good?We went with the Daikin and the things too cold. Its only been averaging mid 30's and popping up to 40 here so far but generally we set it on 26… A.Ryder replied 17 December 2009 ago Brivis Evap Cooler ProblemThis is a real stab in the dark.....but worth shot. Try 'rebooting' the system by turning off and waiting 5 minutes before turning on again. Yes, 5 minutes. I had a… Trinity replied 17 December 2009 ago Supavent EdmondsI am thinking of putting in some Supavents on our tiled roof.
We have wall and ceiling insulation and sarking. The garage only has sarking.
Do these supavents actually… rmm1 started a topic 22 December 2009 ago Bonaire Evap cooler motor connectionG'day,
I recently bought a Bonaire VSM57 envirotech evap cooler on ebay.
The motor had been disconnected to allow easier removal prior to purchase.
Can someone provide me…
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