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AJW
AJW
12 June 2011

Can I install a new heater /cooler thermostadt controller?

Can I install a new heater /cooler thermostadt controller?

Forget about the controller for a second, what…

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AJW
Jun 12, 2011 12:11 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
12 June 2011

Help- what does fully sarked mean?

Help- what does fully sarked mean?

As a general rule if you are in bushfire prone area consider the sarking as secondary protection. It is better to ensure there are no gaps in the roof structure for the…

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dymonite69
Jun 12, 2011 8:09 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
dymonite69
12 June 2011

Economical heaters?

Economical heaters?

Most of what has been said is correct but consider 1) the best way of saving heating costs is to ensure that the house is well insulated and has not air leaks especially…

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dymonite69
Jun 12, 2011 8:20 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
dymonite69
12 June 2011

Explanation of heating sizing sought

Explanation of heating sizing sought

Both Over or under sizing a RCAC is bad. Under size means it is running full bore all the time and over size means it is constantly switching on and off. Both put a…

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dymonite69
Jun 12, 2011 8:25 pm
dymonite69
theoneandonly?
theoneandonly?
13 June 2011

Ducted heat transfer

Ducted heat transfer

we are thinking of doing something along the same lines we arent getting any heating or cooling in with our build as they offer evap cooling we will have one combustion…

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theoneandonly?
Jun 13, 2011 11:19 am
Rups
Rups
13 June 2011

Alfresco heating options

Alfresco heating options

Have you considered an ethanol heater? Our alfresco has 3 walls so we will most likely get a Cocoon fireplace. A plus is they don't need to exhaust. They are about 3-4k…

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Rups
Jun 13, 2011 4:33 pm
Rups
bashworth
bashworth
14 June 2011

North or North west windows for solar design(Melbourne)

North or North west windows for solar design(Melbourne)

A rumpus room with large west and north facing windows will definitely overheat in summer. Some shade such as eaves about 40% of the widows depth will solve the problem…

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bashworth
Jun 14, 2011 10:18 pm
bashworth
neesh790
neesh790
14 June 2011

Bonaire Split System BH52 Inverter??

Bonaire Split System BH52 Inverter??

Hi All, We are building our townhouse and the standard split system is a Bonaire. I have never heard of the brand. Has anyone has any experience with the Bonaire wall…

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neesh790
Jun 14, 2011 11:46 pm
dymonite69
dymonite69
14 June 2011

1st rate energy reports

1st rate energy reports

The absolute values are probably not all that helpful. It is more a way of comparing the relative efficiency of the house construction. Occupancy behaviours can cause…

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dymonite69
Jun 15, 2011 12:58 am
dymonite69
bashworth
bashworth
15 June 2011

Underfloor insulation: best batts?

Underfloor insulation: best batts?

My suggestion is It is also known as polyester wool insulation material. They are available in several different density and thickness. In fact, polyester wool is a half…

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bashworth
Jun 15, 2011 5:59 pm
bashworth
cyclone
cyclone
16 June 2011

Under tile heating.

Under tile heating.

Keeping your feet warm, keeps your whole body warm. Under tile heating can be moved to off peak heating (depending where you live, where heat is most likely required when…

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cyclone
Jun 16, 2011 7:45 am
cyclone
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
22 June 2011

Installers in NW Sydney

Installers in NW Sydney

I used Coral Air for my post handover install of an Actron ducted system. They were great. Turned up on time, delivered exactly what they quoted on and were in and out in…

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KnockItDown
Jun 22, 2011 5:17 pm
KnockItDown
SherWin
SherWin
22 June 2011

Ducted Heating

Ducted Heating

Hi cweedon Glad to hear you are in your new home without any major problems! Regarding your ceiling heating ducts, ours might give the occasional creak/click from the…

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SherWin
Jun 22, 2011 5:58 pm
James65
James65
24 June 2011

How to size ac's for 6 star homes?

How to size ac's for 6 star homes?

The house is having R4.1 in the ceiling and R3.0 in the walls...not sure if its getting foil though...the builder is higher end so expect it will have foil. Decided to…

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James65
Jun 24, 2011 10:19 pm
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
26 June 2011

Ducted air conditioning in Flat roofs ?

Ducted air conditioning in Flat roofs ?

Our plans weren't flat roof but I know from having to add ducting throught he floors on the design our ducts were 350mm and 450mm in diameter. That's just the ducting…

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MrsGreen
Jun 26, 2011 11:12 pm
MrsGreen
ElephantGuy
ElephantGuy
27 June 2011

Open Fireplace

Open Fireplace

I'm after some advice on how to get a traditional open fireplace going again. I have had a chimney sweep inspect the chimney etc and quote me for…

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ElephantGuy
Jun 27, 2011 3:44 am
kingcy99
kingcy99
27 June 2011

noisy vents

noisy vents

Hi Rosewood, Did you have any luck getting to the bottom the noise coming from your ducts? We've got a very similar problem - a ticking noise coming from the vents. When…

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kingcy99
Jun 28, 2011 12:17 am
Unicorn Air
Unicorn Air
29 June 2011

R/C Airconditioner Install

R/C Airconditioner Install

Actron air 19-21kW reverse cycle aircond return grille recommended- 1100mm x 550mm- min return air grille size ( free area) 0.48m2 or max return air grille size ( free…

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Unicorn Air
Jun 29, 2011 11:55 am
Unicorn Air
Nika25
Nika25
30 June 2011

heatload / cooling calculations

heatload / cooling calculations

Seems a bit overpowered to me :) For…

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Nika25
Jun 30, 2011 11:22 pm
Nika25
deconst
deconst
4 July 2011

Electric heating cable self-installation?

Electric heating cable self-installation?

Hi, There was an oversight in the contract in regards to in-slab heating. About 25sqm needs to be installed next Monday, before the concrete goes down. I spent the…

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deconst
Jul 04, 2011 3:06 pm
deconst
chriswarr
chriswarr
6 July 2011

options for glass insulation

options for glass insulation

We just fully renovated our house. We put in timber double-glazed windows, new wall and roof insulation and the difference is remarkable. Previously over-night our house…

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chriswarr
Jul 06, 2011 11:39 am
theyetti
theyetti
6 July 2011

Are return air grilles noisy?

Are return air grilles noisy?

Our return air is located in the hallway outside our bedroom and we sleep with the door open. The outlet inside the room generates more noise than the return air and both…

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theyetti
Jul 07, 2011 12:40 am
Phillshz
Phillshz
8 July 2011

Adding insulation after hand-over

Adding insulation after hand-over

What about doing it yourself? Organise a few mates(preferably handy with their hands) Have them on notice to come after work hours or weekend depending on timing. Now…

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Phillshz
Jul 08, 2011 4:08 pm
Japonica26
Japonica26
9 July 2011

Recommendations, company in Rocko/Mandurah area

Recommendations, company in Rocko/Mandurah area

Can anyone recommend a good, reputable a/c company in the Rockingham/Mandurah (WA) area? We're looking at installing about three splits and hubby has it in his head to…

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Japonica26
Jul 09, 2011 3:27 pm
bholmberg
bholmberg
11 July 2011

hydronic heating using quantum heat pump

hydronic heating using quantum heat pump

i've got myself two commercial quantum heat pump hot water systems holding 340L of hot water each, and 7 hydronic heater panels... i've read a bit around the internet…

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bholmberg
Jul 12, 2011 12:17 am
alt0160
alt0160
15 July 2011

Evaporative cooling,cheaper option,builder or after handover

Evaporative cooling,cheaper option,builder or after handover

Take a copy of your prelim plans to any evap airconditioner mob and get a quote and see. If you are able to get the make and mode number of what the builder is offering so…

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alt0160
Jul 15, 2011 3:45 pm
take2
take2
15 July 2011

Have ducted air con, worth getting bedroom fans too?

Have ducted air con, worth getting bedroom fans too?

We have air and fans too. There isn't a night in summer that we don't have the fans on. I can't sleep in air cond, but the fan breeze is…

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take2
Jul 15, 2011 10:52 pm
take2
Hobartian
Hobartian
18 July 2011

HELP! - Height of floor heating exceed height of door frames

HELP! - Height of floor heating exceed height of door frames

How about dropping the floating floor and opting for polished concrete? Great for hydronic heating and you save 24mm!

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Hobartian
Jul 18, 2011 11:35 pm
Hobartian
mtchairs
mtchairs
19 July 2011

Insulation installer recommendation in Sydney

Insulation installer recommendation in Sydney

Hi, I'm looking for a recommendation for someone to install insulation in my single story weatherboard/fibro house located in Sydney (north). There is currently little/if…

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mtchairs
Jul 19, 2011 2:51 pm
Bernard
Bernard
19 July 2011

Bulk insulation as well as insulation board: overkill?

Bulk insulation as well as insulation board: overkill?

Er, do it as in stick with foil paper? or go the whole hog and use insulation board as well as rockwool? b

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Bernard
Jul 19, 2011 11:03 pm
Brad75
Brad75
20 July 2011

Add on Air Conditioning to existing Ducts

Add on Air Conditioning to existing Ducts

The system is designed for a 13 degree drop in temparture so on a 38 degree day it should get your house down to 25 which is very comfortable anyway most people run…

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Brad75
Jul 20, 2011 11:02 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
22 July 2011

heating

heating
1, 2

Thanks Brad,had a look at Brivis HX201 four zone.

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pattycake4
Jul 22, 2011 9:40 am
AJW
AJW
22 July 2011

Does blown in insulation deterioate over time?

Does blown in insulation deterioate over time?

It sits down over time and sometimes there is a problem with electric wiring. Especiallz if you have these downlights. I really prefer the…

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AJW
Jul 22, 2011 7:09 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
22 July 2011

Gas Log Fire or Ducted Heating?

Gas Log Fire or Ducted Heating?

Hi Donuts,do you have zoned heating Hi Rod12,I am having both my house is a bit bigger,I will have zoned then I can turn down/off rooms

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pattycake4
Jul 22, 2011 7:17 pm
aza0
aza0
23 July 2011

Solar reverse cycle - OPTIMAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS??

Solar reverse cycle - OPTIMAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS??

Hi all, Has anyone heard of these guys, know anything about there products or even better have one installed? It looks like a it would be a good product if it works as…

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aza0
Jul 23, 2011 6:49 pm
kyton
kyton
23 July 2011

Bought Illusion GFX-s heater but readmany neg comments

Bought Illusion GFX-s heater but readmany neg comments

What exactly do you want help with? Ie how to cancel the purchase / whether anyone has the same heater / if anyone knows the correct rating etc - you need to be more specific.

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kyton
Jul 23, 2011 7:37 pm
kyton
pattycake4
pattycake4
24 July 2011

Is an inbuilt Gas Fire worth the big $$$$$$

Is an inbuilt Gas Fire worth the big $$$$$$

Love the fire place,the one i am have is the smaller one

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pattycake4
Jul 24, 2011 10:40 pm
Brad75
Brad75
25 July 2011

Bonaire Problem! Urgent Help Required

Bonaire Problem! Urgent Help Required

Who's w w ? Anyway that price he gave you is a bargin and would be a very good choice don't forget to make sure you get a plumbing compliance certficate at completion of…

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Brad75
Jul 25, 2011 4:49 pm
B STAR
B STAR
28 July 2011

Ducted heating/air conditioning questions

Ducted heating/air conditioning questions

Stars measure efficiency. in terms of the amount of energy used to produce a certain amount of energy. 0.2 is minimal difference, and the difference between a good…

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B STAR
Jul 28, 2011 1:40 pm
EmeryBB
EmeryBB
28 July 2011

House is nearly done but can't see any refrigerant pipes

House is nearly done but can't see any refrigerant pipes

Yeah typical volume builder. More to do with the incompetent SS in fact. Those issues won't ever happen if the SS can spend a few minutes on site checking the jobs just completed.

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EmeryBB
Jul 28, 2011 4:52 pm
wazsxr
wazsxr
29 July 2011

Upgrade Bonaire thermostat

Upgrade Bonaire thermostat

Hi, I want to upgrade our manual digital "Pyrox" thermostat with something like the Honeywell Prestige or Venstar T5800. Both of these replacement units use a 24VAC common…

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wazsxr
Jul 29, 2011 11:42 pm
lowau
lowau
1 August 2011

Cost of ducted gas heating?

Cost of ducted gas heating?

$3000 for a brivis wombat 3 star system with 8 outlets. (double story) This is on a new build.

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lowau
Aug 01, 2011 12:57 pm
mika08
mika08
2 August 2011

Arena Airconditioners

Arena Airconditioners

I agree!!! Don't go anywhere near these aircons because that is what they are - a con. We had one put in by our builder in Feb 2007 and we've had nothing but trouble year…

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mika08
Aug 02, 2011 4:05 pm
Jervisbay
Jervisbay
2 August 2011

Home heating/cooling audit

Home heating/cooling audit

Hi, In the ACT the government has a service that offers free consultation regarding cooling/heating to help with energy saving initiatives, http://www.heat.net.au/ People…

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Jervisbay
Aug 02, 2011 11:35 pm
Jervisbay
Jervisbay
2 August 2011

Evaporative Air Con in Perth

Evaporative Air Con in Perth

Hi Dan, We went with a Breezair for its quietness when running. We took one size bigger than recommended by the calculator as not to have to push the unit full steam.…

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Jervisbay
Aug 02, 2011 11:45 pm
chatterbox
chatterbox
3 August 2011

insulation in roof/floor area above outside patio

insulation in roof/floor area above outside patio

We are owner building.... we are putting batt insualtion in the roof/walls and internal walls. However we have an area which is an outside patio area downstairs and the…

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chatterbox
Aug 03, 2011 6:18 pm
portas1971
portas1971
5 August 2011

Return air vent query - Bonaire Gas Ducted Heating

Return air vent query - Bonaire Gas Ducted Heating

Thanks Brad75. It does have a metal collar to seal it off at the top with the flex poking out into void. I guess my concern was that it does not have a metal box, but from…

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portas1971
Aug 05, 2011 10:23 am
1sthome
1sthome
5 August 2011

Ceiling Insulation - Down light Clearance

Ceiling Insulation - Down light Clearance

I was told 100 mm around each downlight for led.

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1sthome
Aug 05, 2011 5:46 pm

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