Heating, Cooling & Insulation
AU
Is ecological insulation effective?We used polyester insulation in a renovation because we preferred to avoid fibreglass due to it needing more careful handling during installation and because of recent… Stringing inGreetings
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… jamt007 started a topic 31 December 2013 ago underfloor heatingInsulate under the slab as well.
Just run some pex pipe in the slab.
The house needs heat with concrete floors.
Good luck
Pulpo Pulpo replied 24 December 2013 ago PulpoDec 24, 2013 9:48 am Leaving man hole open to cool down area?I do this all the time in a single story home. Just leave a window down stairs open and it will keep the air moving upwards out the whirly bird.
Try light incense and put… aza0 replied 22 December 2013 ago aza0Dec 22, 2013 11:55 am Phase change InsulationJust ordinary "state" change as to solid liquid gas.
Different, but it sounds a bit risky for the material. insulating a roof conversionThe choice of a dark coloured roofing material is good for 'cold' climates' as the issue is generally more to do with heating rather than cooling.
The issue with a… No reflective insulation under tin roofgreat, Bradford is the insul most use and is guanteed to meet the Australian Standard.
I knew a roofer who was going to import insul from mexico back in the government… bego9Dec 02, 2013 9:25 am Daikin v actronWhat is the difference between the ESP Platinum and the older Plus/Ultima units? adgn replied 1 December 2013 ago adgnDec 01, 2013 11:28 am Thermostatically Control Wall Outlet?Hello,
This may seem a strange question:
Can a panel heater plugged into a GPO be switched on an off by install a separate wall thermostat? i.e. can that particular GPO… SuperQuilt insulationHi from Aus Home Insulation. We are just new to Homeone and would like to introduce ourselves. Aus Home Insulation are the only suppliers in Australia of SuperQuilt, the… Fireplace Installation AdviceI really have no idea. I will have to ask hubby and get back to you. I am assuming it is done as I know we were a little annoyed where the flue actually came out of the… Agape replied 4 November 2013 ago AgapeNov 04, 2013 9:33 pm Brivis ducted heating - gas smellHi there,
Some months ago we had a Brivis ducted heating system installed in our house - an external unit that is fitted next to our house and with the return air duct… tazzman started a topic 1 November 2013 ago Split system quote surpriseCable costs about $2 a metre. SO yeh their ripping you off. Good guys need to make money out of your install as do the installer so your paying a premium to allow for good… octain replied 30 October 2013 ago Under Floor Ducting RepairThanks octain,
I have been thinking of one of those inspection cameras at the end of a long extendable cable to have a look at the ducting - not sure what I might find.… barkly replied 29 October 2013 ago Thermacell / Honeycombe Blindsbest places to get custom made curtains price / quality wise?
Melbourne based, looking at pelmets and definitely return rails for the bedrooms. pl-ks replied 14 October 2013 ago pl-ksOct 14, 2013 3:21 pm AgapeOct 07, 2013 1:51 pm pl-ksOct 07, 2013 11:49 am Evap cooling warping laminate flooring?Friends of ours had their solid timber floors warp from the evap cooling. They ended up getting it ripped up and replaced under their house insurance. It was a lot of… Spray foam insulation !!!I've seen it used to some degree in the trade and a mate of mine has had lots to do with it. It's used when retrofitting existing coolrooms especially with fruit growers /… Bels replied 21 September 2013 ago BelsSep 21, 2013 11:50 pm Hot Water SystemI would go for solar, with either electric assist (if those are still allowed?) or gas. At our main residence we have the original solar panels (poorly positioned beneath… Home InsulationDelatite, your detailed info has been truly helpful. I'll be building 80km, as the crow flies, (150km by road) North East from your spot, at 300m above Sea Level..… tezzab replied 18 September 2013 ago Coolair evap coolingHi,
Can anyone give me any feedback on coolair evap cooling either positive or negative? Thinking of putting it in our new house but dont know… Insulating an existing cement slabBe careful building the soil up around the perimeter of a slab. You may invalidate the termite proofing in place. It is recommended that all slabs are supposed to have… How warm is your house?Hi,
Would appreciate any info you have, or experience, with Canberra installers of Actron.
Thanks, Kerry Here is a look after the job is… Gas space heater room fan stoppingOk so at least some consistency, room fan has stopped working.. permanently.
I think i am going to give up at this point i only paid a few hundred for the heater but… Air Conditioner Coin Operated DeviceI 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… octain replied 27 August 2013 ago Daikin 9.8kw Ducted A/C with Day/NightHey there
Thank you so much for the advice ... thankfully they are willing to give us a credit if we delete the A/C and get it installed by someone else, so we will be… ceiling fan with 2.4m high ceilings?Honestly, If you put in the timber bladed ceiling fans you should be ok.
I've actually put my hand into a metal blade fan on high, by accident.
While I wouldn't… octain replied 24 August 2013 ago Air conditioner fan vs ceiling fanI do not currently have ceiling fans, and the actual 'cooling' of our evap a/c doesn't work. But we do run it on 'fan only' in summer and it does make a noticeable…
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