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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

I bought a brick veneer house recently that I was told (by the owner's ex-husband who had no financial interest in the property - divorced 30 years ago) was built in the…

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Blufires
Sep 07, 2022 2:38 pm
Blufires
Blufires
7 September 2022

Roof insulation and Anticon blanket

Roof insulation and Anticon blanket

For compliance with NCC section J (energy efficiency), you need R3.7 total if you're going for a simple DTS compliance method. That includes everything from the inside to…

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Blufires
Sep 07, 2022 2:10 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
30 August 2022

Gas fireplace

Gas fireplace

That is what we have planned for our build. Talk of phasing out gas is waaay premature. I saw a report on the news a few days ago which said that the infrastructure to…

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Stewie D
Aug 30, 2022 1:38 pm
aussieta
aussieta
24 August 2022

solar panels

solar panels

5 years ago i had solar panels installed and received a government subsidy i was wondering can i have a second instalation, with another inverter etc and receive another…

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aussieta
Aug 24, 2022 6:13 pm
aussieta
gommeqld
gommeqld
17 August 2022

Effect of vinyl tiles on concrete thermal mass benefits?

Effect of vinyl tiles on concrete thermal mass benefits?

No results from internet searches so perhaps someone here has an answer. Polished concrete as a thermal mass is pretty good it seems but what happens when a floor…

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gommeqld
Aug 17, 2022 9:56 pm
Lenny11
Lenny11
8 August 2022

Wood heaters

Wood heaters
1, 2

Hi there, not sure of you are still on here. I'm currently doing some research on the clean air medium console. Are you still happy with yours? Do you know anyone that…

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Lenny11
Aug 08, 2022 6:08 pm

Hello, I’m want to seal up some fixed wall vents in our circa 1890s home. I’ve been told they were required under old building regulations for unflued gas heating…

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mikp
Jul 09, 2022 10:50 am
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aussieta
Jun 28, 2022 5:57 pm
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 June 2022

Actron or Daikin? Can’t decide.

Actron or Daikin? Can’t decide.

No probs. :lol: Your posts are excellent and it looks like you considered the other link to be irrelevant anyway.

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SaveH2O
Jun 25, 2022 12:24 pm
SaveH2O
Maurice
Maurice
7 June 2022

RINNAI HEATER

RINNAI HEATER

I have a Rinnai heater, I suppose, natural gas. Problem is, my house has no natural gas supply. Can I get the heater converted or can i get natural gas bottled and tubed…

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Maurice
Jun 07, 2022 11:47 pm
RexChan
RexChan
31 May 2022

Brivis Wombat Classic startup behaviour

Brivis Wombat Classic startup behaviour

I'm no expert, but do have a mis-behaving ducted gas system at home haha. I think the on-off-delay-on you see is a safety cutoff, that senses (incorrectly when cold) lack…

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RexChan
May 31, 2022 4:51 pm
RexChan
alexp79
alexp79
25 May 2022

Aust Stand for Duct and Vent sizing

Aust Stand for Duct and Vent sizing

Greendragon I would agree with the most, but placing outlets is also of the question of the comfort, e.g. placing outlet over your working desk or over your bed can be a…

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alexp79
May 25, 2022 1:20 pm
pokeutopia
pokeutopia
18 May 2022

Underfloor insulation: is this a decent install job?

Underfloor insulation: is this a decent install job?

It's physical work but it's not hard. *Staple Gun (I used an electric Makita one) *Knife to Cut *Correct Size Batt (There were R2.5 underfloor CSR Martini underfloor…

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pokeutopia
May 18, 2022 10:19 pm
bsmit89
bsmit89
4 May 2022

Boutique Homes Heating and Cooling

Boutique Homes Heating and Cooling

Apologies for the delay. Yes we have signed HIA with Boutique. All good other then initial sales consultant and lead upto signing PWC.

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bsmit89
May 04, 2022 11:26 pm
aussieta
aussieta
21 April 2022

Mitsubishi ducted reverse cycle not heating at 3am

Mitsubishi ducted reverse cycle not heating at 3am

many ac units have a sump heat cycle it could be yours is on at 3am and preventing start up for a small time try giving it a half hour and see what happens

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aussieta
Apr 21, 2022 1:14 pm
aussieta
Spazzen
Spazzen
26 March 2022

Ducted zone not working now

Ducted zone not working now

Would depend on the brand, model and controller, best you could do is look up the manual for it and see what options there are.

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Spazzen
Mar 26, 2022 7:29 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
22 March 2022

Zoned Ducted Reverse Cycle System

Zoned Ducted Reverse Cycle System

Options are baiscally. Ducted Zoned Ducted Multi-Split Split System Ducted is what it sounds like, ducts but its all on or all off, pretty rare these days. Zoned Ducted…

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Spazzen
Mar 22, 2022 11:38 am
Maya80
Maya80
20 March 2022

Best reasonable ducted a/C installer in Melbourne

Best reasonable ducted a/C installer in Melbourne

If you live in Victoria never ask a electrician to install an aircon for you. I'm not saying that they are all doing bad jobs but I had 2 times water and refrigerant…

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Maya80
Mar 20, 2022 6:25 am

Hi, I’m trying to figure out how to remove the gas heating return air grille to do some inspection behind it. It’s a plastic grill, 460mm square, probably installed…

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pjam73
Mar 19, 2022 1:59 pm
chippy
chippy
16 March 2022

double brick cavity reflective insulation - installation

double brick cavity reflective insulation - installation

You physically can't just push it down the cavity due to the brick ties. Or at least you can't effectively fit it after. The correct process is to brick up one leaf…

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chippy
Mar 16, 2022 7:33 pm
chippy
Bimbob
Bimbob
6 March 2022

Ducted Aircon with ability to draw in Fresh Air

Ducted Aircon with ability to draw in Fresh Air

Sure does. It just an addition to a standard ducted system. It’s called a fresh air intake. Most systems included them as a standard extra

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Bimbob
Mar 06, 2022 10:16 pm
francescobonadio
francescobonadio
2 March 2022

Brivis ICE cooling

Brivis ICE cooling

Hey RobH - I am looking at the same. Did you end up getting Brivis ICE? If so, how did you go?

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francescobonadio
Mar 02, 2022 4:22 pm
Beetroot_Juice
Beetroot_Juice
24 February 2022

Anticon Insulation thickness for Colorbond Roof

Anticon Insulation thickness for Colorbond Roof

I am in NSW and my system is colorbond with Bulk, R1.3 (60mm) below the roof system & as per the BASIX requirement and natHERs report there is a requirement for…

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Beetroot_Juice
Feb 24, 2022 12:41 am
Beetroot_Juice
jason9999
jason9999
17 February 2022

Adding additional reverse cycle air con head unit

Adding additional reverse cycle air con head unit

Hi all, I want to add a 2nd reverse cycle head near where the first one terminates. The second unit would be back to back with the first one with a gyprock wall separating…

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jason9999
Feb 17, 2022 9:22 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
antler
antler
23 January 2022

West facing window in Canberra

West facing window in Canberra

It is! I'm sure it does, but we've been given little feedback on it. I've been doing my own research using solar-path modelling. Removing that west-facing window has…

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antler
Jan 23, 2022 11:01 pm
murtaza.sh
murtaza.sh
21 January 2022

Bonaire vs Braemar Gas Ducted Heating (MB6-31XA Vs TQM6x32)

Bonaire vs Braemar Gas Ducted Heating (MB6-31XA Vs TQM6x32)

Wise decision mate. How much variation fee they have charged you apart from the upgrades? REPLY

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murtaza.sh
Jan 21, 2022 10:41 am
murtaza.sh
MBX3
MBX3
19 January 2022

Heating Running Cost - Gas Vs. Elecrtic Ducted Systems

Heating Running Cost - Gas Vs. Elecrtic Ducted Systems

I have read that Gas heating works out cheaper than RC heating Gas costs around $0.017/MJ, while electricity is roughly…

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MBX3
Jan 19, 2022 11:01 am
MBX3
MBX3
MBX3
19 January 2022

Controller replacement for Braemar heating unit

Controller replacement for Braemar heating unit

Hi , Did you find answer for this? I am building a house with builder supplied 6 start Braemar heater & hoping to add Refrigerated Add-on cooler to same ducting system…

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MBX3
Jan 19, 2022 10:41 am
MBX3
basKT_case
basKT_case
5 January 2022

Advice on installing split system with existing evap cooling

Advice on installing split system with existing evap cooling

I would like to get some advice on my options for installing a split system aircon in a room that already has existing evap cooling. I have recently converted a room into…

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basKT_case
Jan 05, 2022 11:38 am

Hi I have some leftover polyster R1.5 (used for underfloor) that I plan to use between my rafter for my old pitched roof. See photos. As the roof hole is too small, I…

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pokeutopia
Jan 03, 2022 8:46 pm
aussieta
aussieta
30 December 2021

Basement Cooling and Heating

Basement Cooling and Heating

You could check with if having an AC will work for your basement. I've tried their services before and I'm pretty happy with…

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aussieta
Dec 30, 2021 5:33 pm
aussieta
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
Spazzen
Spazzen
16 December 2021

What Heating & Cooling System? to work with HRV system

What Heating & Cooling System? to work with HRV system

https://www.mitsubishielectric.com.au/a ... e-2019.pdf Sounds like you want a multi split. Individual controls in each room with each room having an appropriately sized…

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Spazzen
Dec 16, 2021 4:06 pm
Jakeyboy123
Jakeyboy123
14 December 2021

Brivis refrigerated cooling unit

Brivis refrigerated cooling unit

Hi guys, Any idea how to reset or turn on my refrigerated cooling unit. No error codes The outside compressor fan isn’t switching on. The power supply is switched…

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Jakeyboy123
Dec 14, 2021 11:07 am
airwolf
airwolf
30 November 2021

Hydronic Heating Panels & Boilers

Hydronic Heating Panels & Boilers

In our custom home construction, the hydronic system feeds air handlers like those in a conventional forced air system rather than in-floor…

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airwolf
Nov 30, 2021 11:00 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 November 2021

Dehumidification for unit

Dehumidification for unit

Oops...my bad! It's a humidifier lol. :oops: I scanned through the catalogue a few days ago and marked it to check later. Now I understand why the low price.

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SaveH2O
Nov 30, 2021 6:14 pm
SaveH2O
Iknow
Iknow
12 November 2021

Air Conditioning Options

Air Conditioning Options

Hello, Maybe you should start having a look to the electricity cost of running each of those air conditioners over time. Just to make sure that the electricity cost will…

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Iknow
Nov 12, 2021 6:24 pm
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
Iknow
Iknow
12 November 2021

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Passive House

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Passive House

I doubt it given that it's air movement that carries away moisture from the laundry

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Iknow
Nov 12, 2021 6:12 pm
Noname
Noname
11 November 2021

Refrigerated/Evaporative and ceramic/procelain

Refrigerated/Evaporative and ceramic/procelain

Porcelain is available in matt finish

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Noname
Nov 11, 2021 9:45 am

Hi, Recently completed an extension in which we had a Daikin bulkheads installed - 3 bulkheads 1 wall unit (split) 1 external unit When we turn on one of the units in…

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rossog
Oct 25, 2021 9:41 pm
Paul O
Paul O
10 October 2021

Roof / Ceiling Insulation - raked ceilings - metal sheeting

Roof / Ceiling Insulation - raked ceilings - metal sheeting

Ren25 - I haven't managed to progress on this - lockdown in Melbourne & work have held me up! By co-incidence I have just flicked off an email to a chap at Knauf who did…

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Paul O
Oct 10, 2021 1:40 pm
Nate1
Nate1
5 October 2021

BAL flyscreen

BAL flyscreen

We are also Bal 12.5. Only need screens on opening windows. Do not need screens in doors IF the door is BAL rated. We do not need a screen on our front door.

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Nate1
Oct 05, 2021 8:05 am
pgp82
pgp82
27 September 2021

Airtouch 4

Airtouch 4

monty85 Airzone. Here is the link - This was the recommended setup by Daikin in our case. We have Airzone blueface as the main controller and Airzone think for all other zones.

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pgp82
Sep 27, 2021 11:15 am
qwertydrive
qwertydrive
4 September 2021

Round plastic diffusers clicking/popping noise

Round plastic diffusers clicking/popping noise

写回复...I bought a spirit grill a few years ago, but now I need a cast iron grill grates and I don’t know where to buy it. When I searched for it on Google, I got…

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qwertydrive
Sep 04, 2021 7:15 pm

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