Heating, Cooling & Insulation VIC 
One or two may recall an earlier thread of mine, , on designing your own home. Been in 3 months now and everything is working well.
Part of the reason for going 2 storey… Closing out Air VentsYes but as you modifyyour environment you also have to think how i will affect you.
Nothis is for ever Installing Fans and putting Split AC
Iit’s definitely cheaper to use just your ceiling fan versus your mini split air conditioner. But we know that utilizing only a ceiling fan would still make it… Split Systems
We work in metric here in Australia mate... not everyone is going to be able to convert on the cuff.
Wow you troll up a thread from 4 years ago, I'm sure the OP has has… Bels replied 2 May 2018 ago BelsMay 02, 2018 10:06 pm BelsApr 17, 2018 10:28 pm Heating Ducting routing through alfrescoIt doesn't really make that much of a difference as your duct work is insulated anyways. If it bothers you that much just get the alfresco ceiling insulated and same with garage. Bels replied 16 March 2018 ago BelsMar 16, 2018 10:30 pm anticon vs polyair unicellBeing around the same price per m2 which product would be best for keeping heat out
of an unlined colorbond walls and roof shed under construction.Noise not being a factor.? oldchippy started a topic 20 February 2018 ago Heating for LPG LPG is the most expensive form of heating I have come across.
Some years ago we rented a house with LPG heating. After one winter we went to the landlord and offered to… Evaporative coolingThe evaporative cooling effect only works well in dry air, therefore any humid areas i.e the coastal fringe are not ideal. It is why evap units are found west of the… bg100 replied 7 December 2017 ago bg100Dec 07, 2017 9:33 pm JokerOct 18, 2017 10:29 pm Best place to buy glasswool?Does anyone have recommendations for glass wool in Melbourne at good prices?
Where would builders get their materials from and do you think they'd get a significant… Wanted: Daikin SkyFiGather you actually mean SkyZone, as SkyFi is still in production, but not currently in stock due to supplier delays. In which case provided the WiFi part of the SkyZone… AJW replied 2 August 2017 ago Hydronic Heating - Which Brand to Choose?
1, Yes you can get a combi boiler and use the second loop for domestic hot water. I do this at home.
2, From my experience, I'd say you still need panels upstairs though… Bels replied 26 July 2017 ago The Case of the Missing InsulationWell... I hope it serves as an example for other first timers. Don't trust a certificate. Definitely worth paying an independent inspector to go through the property with… Sabba replied 21 June 2017 ago SabbaJun 21, 2017 6:43 pm Evaporative aircon brandHi we are currently getting quotes for our evaporative aircon and are trying to decide which brand mainly between brivis and Braemar.
We currently have a Braemar at our… marshi started a topic 15 June 2017 ago Heating & Cooling DilemmaGenerally, industrial meat slicers have a range of different features, therefore it is very important to consider carefully before purchasing your target model. The first… Bels replied 5 June 2017 ago BelsJun 05, 2017 11:31 pm Bonaire Navigator - zoningYour remote should have zone indicator. Mostly 3 and 4 will be of no use. There will be common area (which is living room) and you may not be able to control. Two zones… jai.m replied 1 May 2017 ago jai.mMay 01, 2017 9:55 pm Refrigerated coolingThey will have to upgrade your ducks to are larger size to take heating and Cooling. You may also need to upgrade your heater.
We paid $9652. for Brivis add on… reverse cycle air duct systems?Cureently looking at removing my gas heating ducts and evaporative cooling and replacing with air duct reverse cycle air con system but I do not know the subject all that… grinder started a topic 15 April 2017 ago Retrofit tiled roof insulation?Yes Sisalation though not exactly since it goes before the tiles go in place . But I remember having a chat with someone in Thomastown about retrofitting and he said there… Evaporative cooling or split system?The big plus for evaporative air conditioning for me is that it gives a complete change of home air about every two minutes so if cooking cabbage or other nasty smelling…
This one, no filter. The heating/cooling tech that came out after handover said if a filter mediun was added, the restriction would be too much. If I wanted it filtered,… Cleaning a Freestanding Fireplace You've probably worked this out by now but we used to clean the inside glass with wet newspaper dipped in the ash of the fire and it comes up perfect!! Sounds odd but it works 
air conditioner sizingWhile choosing an air conditioner for your home look for some of these features — sleep settings, filter alerts, remote controls, energy-saving options, timers and noise… Ugly hot water unit replacement options?Cheapest way would be to enclose it somehow, like a slatted fence with a gate opening. I can't post a link to pics for some reason but just google 'enclose hot water… Recirculating Hot Water ServiceYeah builders often don't really know what they're talking about with electrical/mechanical stuff and don't like departing from their usual setup. BelsDec 06, 2016 11:00 pm Zoned evap coolingJust shut the windows in the rooms you want to exclude and leave them open in the ones you want to cool. Zoned evap coolingdoes anyone know roughly how much it would cost to buy and install an evap cooling system that has the abiility to zone areas (maybe around 3/4 different zones) in a 4… Dicko started a topic 2 November 2016 ago DickoNov 02, 2016 2:32 pm Finally worked it out - I think
Roof insulation (not ceiling)Hello - there are plenty of options available when it comes to ceiling/roof /attic insulation in the form of batts, spray on, loose file or reflective. How did you end up… Wet roof insulationHi,
I am extending my house with a skillion colorbond roof. The roof eaves have been left exposed for a month and the roof insulation between the colorbond and foil is… jeffabg77 started a topic 21 September 2016 ago Which wood heaterOf all the options for heating equipment, I choose a standard fireplace. I know that modern wood stoves are more economical and convenient to maintain, but apparently, I… Tstat8 Bacnet Thermostat - BravoControlsApart from the shameless plug of your own product, this is probably on the overkill for the average homeowner who's looking for a controller to drive either a gas ducted… Bels started a topic 9 August 2016 ago BelsAug 09, 2016 11:57 pm Tile heatingI make tile heating with this company http://www.gairsolutions.com After 2 years have no problem! PHL replied 7 August 2016 ago Honeywell Lyric UnitHi
I have purchased from Ebay a Honeywell Lyric unit, and replaced the original Honeywell controller. Does anyone in Melbourne know how to set one of these up correctly… Cost of refrigerated cooling and heatingIt may sound a bit expensive but I've seen much pricier refrigerated cooling and heating. My advise is to check out other available models/units near your location to make…
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