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Joker
Joker
13 May 2017

Ducted ac question gas under doors

Ducted ac question gas under doors

Also the best ac installed poorly will be a poor performer, installation and ac quality are both of equal importance. Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk

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Joker
May 13, 2017 8:27 pm
alexp79
alexp79
5 May 2017

Knauf Comfortboard

Knauf Comfortboard

If Knauf costs more than $100 per sq m, then BioPCM will be a better choice. But still quite expensive. my calcs show $14K for 150 sq m with 2.4 m ceilings for BioPCM.

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alexp79
May 05, 2017 8:33 pm
allatonce
allatonce
19 April 2017

Fireplace Installation/masonry construction - tradie needed

Fireplace Installation/masonry construction - tradie needed

Hello, I'm looking to put an inbuilt fireplace into a new home build. This is a wood burning fire, with ducting to 3 rooms. We masonry will need to be build around the…

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allatonce
Apr 19, 2017 11:22 am
voz
voz
27 March 2017

Ducted aircon through builder

Ducted aircon through builder

Hi All, I'm contemplating on whether to include Ducted AC in my package with Eden Brae Homes or not. They have quoted $11,614 for Single Storey house (22 sq) - 12.4KW, 2…

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voz
Mar 27, 2017 10:25 pm
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
26 March 2017

Josh's house/ CSR house

Josh's house/ CSR house

I have been a couple of times. I have taken small groups to have a look on Sustainable House Day (Sept). Feedback is always positive. I think CSR House if a great…

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dolphinblu
Mar 26, 2017 4:24 pm
Bels
Bels
10 March 2017

Cooling/heating with Whole house fans / home Economisers

Cooling/heating with Whole house fans / home Economisers

No not exactly. The thread I'm thinking of had a link to a ventilator system installed in your ceiling space that popped out through a couple of removed tiles. I can't…

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Bels
Mar 10, 2017 8:01 pm
goody59
goody59
13 February 2017

How to cool down garage

How to cool down garage

It has a brush type seal top and sides and a bottom of door rubber seal too. Thanks for the input.

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goody59
Feb 13, 2017 7:55 am
goody59
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
12 February 2017

Daikin 20kW Premium Inverter

Daikin 20kW Premium Inverter

Oh yes the Actron sales person did say that. Thank you for reminding me!

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cat_dunc
Feb 12, 2017 10:20 pm
cat_dunc
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
8 February 2017

Roofing inulation.

Roofing inulation.

For my roofing renovation I am planning to go with cedar roofs. I don't have much idea about the cooling or insulation benefits of different kinds of roofing. My husband…

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waxinggibbous
Feb 08, 2017 8:00 am
waxinggibbous
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
5 February 2017

NNW facing windows no eaves

NNW facing windows no eaves

Thank you ddarroch, that's one tick to the list of solved problems!

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Hillsbuilds
Feb 05, 2017 6:47 am
Wendylovespets
Wendylovespets
14 January 2017

Skylights and Evap Air system

Skylights and Evap Air system

Thanks for the info! Very helpful.

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Wendylovespets
Jan 14, 2017 2:13 pm
Oliver1989G
Oliver1989G
23 November 2016

Gyprock bulging

Gyprock bulging

The only Insuallation you should be using is from CSR Bradford 2.5 or 3.0 ceiling batts / wall batts 4.0 + is ideal for accoustic reasoning but more expensive but highly…

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Oliver1989G
Nov 23, 2016 1:40 pm
SilentBoB
SilentBoB
4 November 2016

Air conditioner selection

Air conditioner selection

I saw the thread and after that I have some suggestion when anyone choose any type of airconditioner before that they must need the wide length of their room and just…

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SilentBoB
Nov 04, 2016 11:50 am
SilentBoB
rosewood
rosewood
15 October 2016

need advice from air conditioning installers

need advice from air conditioning installers

If your air conditioner is installed accurately then it will give optimum cooling, but if not done properly then it won't give desired cooling effect. Poor installation…

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rosewood
Oct 15, 2016 10:12 am
rosewood
kevinpham02
kevinpham02
13 September 2016

Ceiling Fans........Which Brands

Ceiling Fans........Which Brands

Ceiling fans are wierd most of the brands you get are much of a muchness. I would more say the style determines the quality of it. Most of them come in…

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kevinpham02
Sep 13, 2016 11:16 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 July 2016

Flue gas fireplace

Flue gas fireplace

That would also depend on the model you choose and where you want to place it. Most these days require gas fireplaces to be flued anyway. To take it up through the second…

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Stewie D
Jul 07, 2016 6:17 pm
lenarufus
lenarufus
6 June 2016

Roof space ventilation - Skillion with raked ceilings

Roof space ventilation - Skillion with raked ceilings

Just bumping this as I'm interested in any responses

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lenarufus
Jun 06, 2016 12:09 pm
margaretmack1968
margaretmack1968
19 May 2016

How to choose a split system air conditioner?

How to choose a split system air conditioner?

Everyone wants to have a energy-efficient and cost-effective system at his place. Air conditioning products of good brands have more benefits. They are energy efficient…

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margaretmack1968
May 19, 2016 9:36 pm
enviroflexinsulate
enviroflexinsulate
21 April 2016

Insulation questions

Insulation questions

+1. Jarek is also a spammer lol.

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enviroflexinsulate
Apr 21, 2016 11:03 am
enviroflexinsulate
Joker
Joker
2 March 2016

Wanting opinions on Ducted AC for new home build.

Wanting opinions on Ducted AC for new home build.

i went with actron add on in victoria,and a independent small business operator whom is used around geelong by others for hard jobs recommended Actron and also brivis add…

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Joker
Mar 02, 2016 3:59 pm
renoidea
renoidea
29 February 2016

Insulating old pre fab building?

Insulating old pre fab building?

Hi, I'm looking at buying an old prefabricated building/ home which consists of two 12x3 m steel buildings (similar to a site office etc) joined together for about a third…

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renoidea
Feb 29, 2016 10:13 am
Joynz
Joynz
16 January 2016

Roof temps and sarking

Roof temps and sarking

Actually, solar powered vents leave the whirly birds in the dust for efficiency. Whirly birds just can't shift enough hot air. But to really make a difference you need…

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Joynz
Jan 16, 2016 9:30 am
EM1
EM1
11 January 2016

Picture of an outdoor gas point/connection

Picture of an outdoor gas point/connection

Okay great thats all i wanted to know. Thank you! :)

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EM1
Jan 11, 2016 8:40 am
dammit
dammit
7 January 2016

DIY Kelvinator In-Window Air Con Install Help

DIY Kelvinator In-Window Air Con Install Help

I'm thinking I'll bolt 2 x large L brackets to the vertical part of the green sill, it's about 100mm Flat surface from top to bottom, so hopefully long enough. I think it…

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dammit
Jan 07, 2016 8:34 am
Althom
Althom
21 December 2015

Actron Air Ducted 14.7KW poor cooling

Actron Air Ducted 14.7KW poor cooling

That sounds to me like the main drain is blocked and there's a stream of water coming from the overflow drip tray through the backup fascia drain

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Althom
Dec 21, 2015 1:52 pm
Althom
dharmesh
dharmesh
25 November 2015

Installing Ceiling Fans after possession

Installing Ceiling Fans after possession

Thanks guys for the reply. I have already asked my builder to provide me quite for the same. Now waiting for him to come back. Best option seems to be ask him to…

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dharmesh
Nov 25, 2015 5:10 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
23 September 2015

Fans in bedrooms

Fans in bedrooms

I'm not sure Leksie as they havent been installed yet. From what I gather they do more of a job at circulating the air rather than blowing it…

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Leksie5000
Sep 23, 2015 11:00 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
18 August 2015

How good is Actron 3 phase 3 Zone SRA173C for double level

How good is Actron 3 phase 3 Zone SRA173C for double level

We are electrical and mechanical building services engineers and have been specifying Actron systems for many years in commercial and institutional projects. They…

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1960sModernistHome
Aug 18, 2015 2:14 pm
1960sModernistHome
caff
caff
13 August 2015

Position of ducted control pad?

Position of ducted control pad?

Thanks Bels- will ask about that.

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caff
Aug 13, 2015 10:21 pm
Lot927
Lot927
3 July 2015

Our new wood heater

Our new wood heater

Due to it being hard to warm our house even with the ducted we have installed a Wood Heater to work in conjunction with the Ducted. Its the Regency Alterra installed on a…

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Lot927
Jul 03, 2015 10:04 pm

Is this the most Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?

Is this the most Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?

If you are looking for energy efficient air conditioner do look for the features such as sleep settings, filter alerts, remote controls, energy-saving options, timers and…

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1960sModernistHome
Jul 01, 2015 6:35 pm
1960sModernistHome
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
19 June 2015

What kind of heater should I get?

What kind of heater should I get?

I'd suggest you take a look at this link as part of your research. http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Custom ... YOvDUt5yFI

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dolphinblu
Jun 19, 2015 3:57 pm
AJW
AJW
10 June 2015

Too effective ducted AC ?

Too effective ducted AC ?

Sort of off topic but.... I have never been able to understand ducted aircon. Even with "zones" it's still essentially one unit doing the job for…

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AJW
Jun 10, 2015 5:15 pm
Fleb
Fleb
13 May 2015

Fireplace installation

Fireplace installation

Yeah this sounds like a scam, we had an internal wall for our Lopi Flushwood and didnt pay any extra. All it requires is a zero clearance box installed in a timber frame…

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Fleb
May 13, 2015 9:04 pm
light487
light487
27 April 2015

Help with window size

Help with window size

Personally I love the letterbox windows that we have in our house. We have one on ground floor living area and one in upstairs living area. The room downstairs has one…

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light487
Apr 27, 2015 12:07 pm
light487
Gaggy
Gaggy
27 April 2015

Which fan to choose !!

Which fan to choose !!

How long before you actually need them? Going by your blog I imagine it will still be a while? Maybe enough time to drop costs of fans off…

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Gaggy
Apr 27, 2015 9:39 am
Gaggy
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 April 2015

Insulation advice on new build

Insulation advice on new build

The garage is worth doing if you have common walls and ceiling areas to the house particularly as it is only $300. Anything that helps keep your house warm in Winter and…

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Stewie D
Apr 22, 2015 10:37 am
JohnDoe2014
JohnDoe2014
21 April 2015

Implications of 900mm eaves

Implications of 900mm eaves

Thanks for the advice, everyone. We have gone with 900mm eaves and 25 degree roof pitch. Builders feedback that there will be a marginal increase in cost (low $$$$).

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JohnDoe2014
Apr 21, 2015 4:15 pm
LynneB
LynneB
12 April 2015

Wall wrap and length of time exposed

Wall wrap and length of time exposed

Thanks Lynne for your reply. I'm also guessing it will be ok for a while given its advertised as 'great in reverse builds'. Matter of interest a)…

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LynneB
Apr 12, 2015 7:19 pm
LynneB
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 April 2015

Retrofit Wall Insulation

Retrofit Wall Insulation

I've seen the results of blow-in insulation a few years after it was done and there were a lot of places in the walls where there were voids left. A standard saying I have…

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Stewie D
Apr 10, 2015 7:05 am
Pulpo
Pulpo
27 February 2015

Underfloor area (between ground and first floor) insulation

Underfloor area (between ground and first floor) insulation

It's interesting to me how few actually insulate this space. Even the external walls in this section not insulated. However acoustic batts sound better no idea if…

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Pulpo
Feb 27, 2015 6:55 am
lincoln29
lincoln29
6 February 2015

Melbourne - Is Sarking 6 Star Energy 'Requirement'??

Melbourne - Is Sarking 6 Star Energy 'Requirement'??

We are in a similar situation, just paid 3.8k for starking to the entire roof and eaves to satisfy our BAL rating. (31sq house)

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lincoln29
Feb 05, 2015 11:06 pm
lincoln29
Melsie68
Melsie68
20 January 2015

Long shot does any one here work as a daikin air con tech ne

Long shot does any one here work as a daikin air con tech ne

My aircon is the opposite my zones say they are off but cold air comes out . They are coming out too . I have a my air 3 .

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Melsie68
Jan 19, 2015 11:44 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
16 January 2015

ducted air and raked ceilings

ducted air and raked ceilings

We now have it such we can have ducted in the roof. Air con company states as not double story does not need to be done at rough in.. we have a split level but only one…

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Leksie5000
Jan 16, 2015 3:10 pm
crankie
crankie
11 January 2015

Retro Heating Restoration

Retro Heating Restoration

Hi Bels I have managed to get everything working except I have to get new glass in the door and I know a guy that does that. So what I need to do now to bring it back to…

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crankie
Jan 11, 2015 5:51 am
BenCC
BenCC
27 December 2014

Recommendations for Sydney North AC installers

Recommendations for Sydney North AC installers

Hi looking to get some quotes from some reputable AC installers. Looking for a ducted reverse cycle system in an existing house. I'd appreciate anybody's experiences in…

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BenCC
Dec 27, 2014 9:24 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
15 December 2014

What Kw ducting Air Con??

What Kw ducting Air Con??

We have a 18 kw 3 phase unit with a 24sq area house not inc garage. it is zoned living and bedrooms, with 1 zone open on a 40 deg day works fantastic with 2 zones open…

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kassan1973
Dec 15, 2014 5:16 pm
[[Sapphire]]
[[Sapphire]]
27 November 2014

Air con after handover

Air con after handover

Ask your SS if you have one. As ours told us we could have had it installed through our own AC company during the build. We didn't though as head office told us we…

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[[Sapphire]]
Nov 27, 2014 7:48 pm

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