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J54
J54
28 September 2014

Heating & Cooling New Extension Area?

Heating & Cooling New Extension Area?

Hi H1, I'm after some suggestions on how to heat and cool a new area from an extension we are about to start on. Our current house (

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J54
Sep 28, 2014 2:15 pm
Bels
Bels
24 September 2014

MUST CEILING FANS WITH REMOTE CONTROL HAVE ISOLATION SWITCH

MUST CEILING FANS WITH REMOTE CONTROL HAVE ISOLATION SWITCH

excerpt from AS/NZS3000:2007Amdt2 2.3.2.2.1 General Devices for isolation shall effectively isolate all active supply conductors from the circuit. A…

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Bels
Sep 24, 2014 11:12 pm
delatite13
delatite13
25 August 2014

Which Aircon?

Which Aircon?

We have Actron. Great unit. Agree with Joker. More flexible than any other A/c. Downside is they cost more. A lot of posts on here about Daikin Vs Actron. Just do a search.

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delatite13
Aug 25, 2014 10:07 am
delatite13
freakychick
freakychick
24 August 2014

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

Thanks people - Perth had a huge hailstorm in 2010 and there was alot of damage to houses and cars, Hubby and I were made homeless due to the flood damage in our flat. So…

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freakychick
Aug 24, 2014 11:59 pm
freakychick
JB1
JB1
18 July 2014

Cheapest time of the year to get A/C

Cheapest time of the year to get A/C

Now is a good time when they are quieter. Also the manufacturers like Panasonic and Fujitsu are giving cash back at the moment (and every winter). Panasonic, Fujistsu…

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JB1
Jul 18, 2014 5:52 pm
bpratt
bpratt
3 July 2014

Airconditioning - running costs - Reverse Cycle or Splits?

Airconditioning - running costs - Reverse Cycle or Splits?

Your location will make a evap cooler work or not work as well. If you are in a higher humidity area, a evap cooler will not work well enough as you are only adding to the…

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bpratt
Jul 03, 2014 8:41 am
John + Ash
John + Ash
29 May 2014

Reverse Cycle Aircon Upgrades - Advice

Reverse Cycle Aircon Upgrades - Advice

Maybe a little late but the difference in Gold 1.2 and Green 1.5 is not worth the extra outlay unless you plan to stay in the house for 10 years…

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John + Ash
May 29, 2014 9:57 pm
joyfulbuilder
joyfulbuilder
3 May 2014

Daikin? Fujitsu? R/C Ducted Air Conditioning Questions

Daikin? Fujitsu? R/C Ducted Air Conditioning Questions

Thank you very much for the clarity Crazyk. I don't think we'll ever scale down to one room. We may do one zone (the open plan family area) - which the air con people…

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joyfulbuilder
May 03, 2014 12:47 am
Fridgy
Fridgy
23 April 2014

ActronAir ESP+ Install Manual

ActronAir ESP+ Install Manual

Once a new controller or sensor has been installed the installer will need to assign which zones will use which sensor. It is not the last…

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Fridgy
Apr 23, 2014 5:05 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 March 2014

6 Star Rating and Insulation

6 Star Rating and Insulation

As an add-on to what Peter is saying. Something like Foilboard gives you increased insulation but also ( depending on how wide the cavity is - usually 50mm ) lets you run…

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Stewie D
Mar 07, 2014 9:59 am
watchdog
watchdog
11 February 2014

Bonaire breakdowns no parts to fix

Bonaire breakdowns no parts to fix

My neighbor has a 6 year old Bonaire Reverse cycle ducted aircon that broke down 2 weeks ago and Bonaire has advised him there are no parts in Australia to fix the unit &…

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watchdog
Feb 11, 2014 6:44 pm
CavWallStu
CavWallStu
4 February 2014

Cavity Insulation

Cavity Insulation

Hi Mandy, Sorry to hear that your builder has forgotten to ensure the brick layers installed the insulation in the walls. Lucky for you it has been picked up. There are…

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CavWallStu
Feb 04, 2014 5:55 pm
jamt007
jamt007
31 December 2013

Stringing in

Stringing in

Greetings fairly basic question, but where does the string attach to when securing the insulation batts? the noggins? i take it noggin width are less than the stud width…

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jamt007
Dec 31, 2013 10:15 am
MR2
MR2
25 November 2013

Actron Air Condensor Fans running in different directions

Actron Air Condensor Fans running in different directions

that's an impressive failure of both technicians and quality control...

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MR2
Nov 25, 2013 6:39 am
MR2
mr_jas84
mr_jas84
29 October 2013

Fitting ducted A/C to new build home in WA

Fitting ducted A/C to new build home in WA

* Finally, I assume that it would be best to get this installed during construction, but is that even possible, or do we need to wait…

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mr_jas84
Oct 29, 2013 12:13 am
pl-ks
pl-ks
7 October 2013

DIY Curtains, Pelmets and double thermal layers

DIY Curtains, Pelmets and double thermal layers

I see fair enough, they should make pelmets for the sides too then haha cause air always moves / rotates to the easiest path... so air would kinda be drawn from the sides…

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pl-ks
Oct 07, 2013 11:49 am
octain
octain
27 August 2013

Air Conditioner Coin Operated Device

Air Conditioner Coin Operated Device

I had the same issues with my air conditioning when I used to study at night without it but you need to make a great move toward something which is possible like learning…

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octain
Aug 27, 2013 7:07 pm
octain
oneness
oneness
11 July 2013

HELP...Drafty ceiling and wall vents-ANY SOLUTIONS??!!

HELP...Drafty ceiling and wall vents-ANY SOLUTIONS??!!

Thanks the opening is about 28cm wide and 20cm high :-(

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oneness
Jul 11, 2013 4:59 pm
joshnjacqui
joshnjacqui
11 July 2013

Air conditioning ducted split?????

Air conditioning ducted split?????

I wouldn't go to Good Guys or Harvey Norman, unless you can get a really good deal on a system and have a friend or someone to install. Those places do organise…

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joshnjacqui
Jul 11, 2013 8:39 am
solace
solace
6 July 2013

Double brick cavity wall insulation - advise needed

Double brick cavity wall insulation - advise needed

Forget Air cell you can get identical products off ebay for $4 m2( its the same without the logo search for foil bubble insulation. Just make sure you have a min 25mm…

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solace
Jul 06, 2013 9:19 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 May 2013

Evaporative cooling myths

Evaporative cooling myths
1 ... 4, 5, 6

To test if evap cooling will work at your location, buy an old style portable evap cooler with a centrif blower.Sit the cooler outside the…

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ECOECO
May 25, 2013 4:52 am
ECOECO
AKB
AKB
9 March 2013

Daikin or Hitachi

Daikin or Hitachi

We spent $15000 putting a Hitatchi system in our house 9 years ago....to date we have spent $3000 on repairs over the last two years.... It always stops working just…

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AKB
Mar 09, 2013 10:07 am
AKB
Casa2
Casa2
24 February 2013

underfloor heating powered by solar panels

underfloor heating powered by solar panels

Went to the SRCC website (http://www.solar-rating.org) and compared an Apricus AP-30C evacuated tube panel to a Solahart flat panel. There are different climates and…

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Casa2
Feb 24, 2013 10:39 pm
Bulldog Boy
Bulldog Boy
13 February 2013

AirCon Controllers - MyAir Vs. Izone 310?

AirCon Controllers - MyAir Vs. Izone 310?

Hey Iceman, That's like saying Apple is a poor copy of Microsoft. Sounds to me you maybe are in bed with one of these companies Anyway that's just my humble opinion, let…

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Bulldog Boy
Feb 13, 2013 8:38 pm
Skyzie85
Skyzie85
24 January 2013

Reverse cycle vs evap ducted with gas duct Perth area

Reverse cycle vs evap ducted with gas duct Perth area
1, 2

Probably not. I think we'll see how it goes & then reassess. We may end up getting a split system on the wall in te main living space, but who knows. Kind of exciting…

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Skyzie85
Jan 24, 2013 9:09 pm
fmac
fmac
21 January 2013

Evaporative a/c which one?

Evaporative a/c which one?

We have taken the a/c out of the build and are waiting till after the house is built to make a decision, but after the terrible humid weather we had in Perth a few weeks…

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fmac
Jan 21, 2013 5:56 pm
nev25
nev25
31 December 2012

distance from hot water system to air con unit

distance from hot water system to air con unit

Thanks As an Electrician for 20 years I never…

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nev25
Dec 31, 2012 11:57 am
nev25
jamt007
jamt007
19 November 2012

insulation in all walls?

insulation in all walls?

i wont be having south facing windows (back of top level faces - more or less - an embankment), south facing bottom level will be totall undercover but i take your point…

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jamt007
Nov 19, 2012 6:24 pm
Pulpo
Pulpo
9 August 2012

Pex Pipes in Hydronic Heating System

Pex Pipes in Hydronic Heating System

Mixing valve is the standard with an uncontrolled heat source. Your tank is an uncontrolled heat source. However your pipe should be find as the working pressure of…

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Pulpo
Aug 09, 2012 9:29 am
oneness
oneness
24 July 2012

Thermo Sealed Batts in Perth

Thermo Sealed Batts in Perth

Thanks it certainly did :: I will keep it handy I had researched their website and product which sounded good....but knowing someone that had actually used them was more…

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oneness
Jul 24, 2012 5:29 pm
delatite13
delatite13
13 July 2012

Ducted Refridgerated Air Con Perth

Ducted Refridgerated Air Con Perth

We are having Actron in our new build. Rough in done already. Just remember Actron is dearer than the rest. Oz company, Oz backup, and simply a better product than the…

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delatite13
Jul 13, 2012 9:45 pm
delatite13
AC27
AC27
2 July 2012

Derby Ducted Air Conditiong Good/Bad?

Derby Ducted Air Conditiong Good/Bad?

wonder what would be better though panasonic or dalkien?

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AC27
Jul 02, 2012 9:25 pm
axio99
axio99
1 May 2012

Help - Perth Aircon

Help - Perth Aircon

Hi there, My house will be completed by end of this month (keeping fingers crossed) and i am looking for some quotations on ducted reverse cycle airconditioning. I come…

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axio99
May 01, 2012 6:02 pm
ESB
ESB
5 March 2012

Actron Air and Others - True and Fair Reviews Needed

Actron Air and Others - True and Fair Reviews Needed

Replied in your other thread :D --------------------- Sent from my mobile device so please excuse my typing missed cakes.

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ESB
Mar 05, 2012 7:56 pm
ESB
Trump
Trump
21 January 2012

Reverse Cycle Aircon -Platinum Smart Zone-Your true thougts?

Reverse Cycle Aircon -Platinum Smart Zone-Your true thougts?

We installed the Smart Zone system in November and now getting some warm weather to test it out. We went for the AOTG54LATL 14kW model. I have to say pretty disappointed…

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Trump
Jan 21, 2012 4:30 pm
O_B_Rock
O_B_Rock
19 January 2012

Thermoshield Australia - Liquid Thermal Insulation

Thermoshield Australia - Liquid Thermal Insulation

Has anyone installed Thermoshield product to their roofs? We have a sample of their product on our site and it is amazing! But it will be good to know if it really works…

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O_B_Rock
Jan 19, 2012 2:49 pm
taps
taps
17 January 2012

Reverce cycle aircon - ceiling vent shape

Reverce cycle aircon - ceiling vent shape

Is there a budget your working with ? The plastic rounds are by far the cheapest alternative, when you consider they come complete with fixing clips, and a damper. The…

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taps
Jan 17, 2012 5:26 pm
cray-
cray-
7 November 2011

Daikin inverter and Advantage Air Myair

Daikin inverter and Advantage Air Myair

The MyAir is basically a zone controller for their Opposed Blade Dampers. The dampers are like a set if double doors that can open/close in 10% increments so you can…

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cray-
Nov 07, 2011 3:41 pm
quiksilver
quiksilver
13 October 2011

Airconditioning options

Airconditioning options

Installation of aircon will be difficult after build if it is a double storey

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quiksilver
Oct 13, 2011 5:32 pm
chatz
chatz
2 October 2011

Gas Heating + Evap Cooling

Gas Heating + Evap Cooling

No, not only because they come from different units but you also need the vents positioned differently. The evaporate vents should be away from the windows pushing air…

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chatz
Oct 02, 2011 12:35 am
Surfboy
Surfboy
27 September 2011

ceiling fans in Perth???

ceiling fans in Perth???

I was considering fans for my house in Sydney and bumped into a bit of research by RMIT on the impact of ceiling fans on Energy Star ratings and energy saving. It is hard…

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Surfboy
Sep 27, 2011 6:19 pm
CA3105
CA3105
26 September 2011

Recommendations for portable gas heater please

Recommendations for portable gas heater please

Hi Tangles, Thanks for your reply - it seems like most people I've spoken to say that Rinnai is the only way to go, so now I know where to start :)

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CA3105
Sep 26, 2011 11:43 pm
srichz
srichz
10 September 2011

Fan + heat + light combo

Fan + heat + light combo

Hello everyone!! :D Sorry for being so naive, but I know you guys are the only ones who can help me. :wink: Anyway, during pre-start we asked for our ensuite to have a combo…

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srichz
Sep 10, 2011 8:19 pm
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 10:35 pm
Hobartian
MagicMuppetMan
MagicMuppetMan
27 May 2011

DIY Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

DIY Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

Ahhh- deeps ('hit' added?) - jokes The gyprock is the easy part. Anyway - I used Actrol Parts to supply all my gear and components for a holiday house - they recommended…

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MagicMuppetMan
May 27, 2011 1:30 am
MagicMuppetMan
MagicMuppetMan
26 May 2011

Electric Oil heater and laminate floors

Electric Oil heater and laminate floors

In my opinion oil heaters generally have a low ambient heat - slow to heat the room and you can still touch it. If you can actually touch it without getting burnt you are…

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MagicMuppetMan
May 26, 2011 11:03 pm
avion
avion
19 April 2011

Would you buy a house without a gas point?

Would you buy a house without a gas point?

Thanks for the responses. In the end we have elected not to install the gas point in the living area during the build, but instead to do it after handover. We will have a…

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avion
Apr 19, 2011 10:14 am
avion
Skayne
Skayne
18 April 2011

Rheem Air Conditioning - Anyone Use Them?

Rheem Air Conditioning - Anyone Use Them?

.....What about ESP+ vs Ultima? The difference is the Ultima has a temp sensor in each…

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Skayne
Apr 18, 2011 3:33 pm
theyetti
theyetti
16 April 2011

Position of vents

Position of vents

We've got ducted reverse cycle and vents are placed to maximise the air circulation in the room. As others have already mentioned if the vents are to close to the door…

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theyetti
Apr 16, 2011 11:23 am
Sir Snagger
Sir Snagger
9 April 2011

Haier AD602AHEAA air conditioner Reviews

Haier AD602AHEAA air conditioner Reviews

Hi All. I'm getting the Haier AD602AHEAA Reverse Cycle Ducted Air Conditioner installed into my house (when it's built) and was just looking for any reviews from ppl who…

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Sir Snagger
Apr 09, 2011 2:04 pm
Sir Snagger

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