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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 11:20 pm
cat_dunc
Georgina3677
Georgina3677
9 February 2017

Evaporative cooling or split system?

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…

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Georgina3677
Feb 09, 2017 3:25 pm
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 9:00 am
waxinggibbous
rsanand
rsanand
7 February 2017

Old House - Attic Insulation - Asbestos?

Old House - Attic Insulation - Asbestos?

Did you test it , it is very likely to be natural matter, I don't think its Asbestos. Asbestos is harmful if you inhale.

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rsanand
Feb 07, 2017 9:51 pm
planeguy
planeguy
7 February 2017

Roof - insulated panels noise

Roof - insulated panels noise

Considering going roof insulated panels for a new build such as ritek, trideck etc... We are having trouble finding info on noise properties of the systems. Firstly,…

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planeguy
Feb 07, 2017 3:59 pm

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,…

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goody59
Feb 05, 2017 12:52 pm
goody59
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 7:47 am
buildingonup
buildingonup
20 January 2017

Cleaning a Freestanding Fireplace

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 :)

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buildingonup
Jan 20, 2017 9:47 pm
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 3:13 pm
mrsmack
mrsmack
7 January 2017

Evaporative cooling and roller blind not allowing air flow

Evaporative cooling and roller blind not allowing air flow

Hi all, How do people deal with roller blinds and evaporative cooling? We had new blinds installed which are fantastic, however now they just get warped and 'suck' in to…

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mrsmack
Jan 07, 2017 8:06 am
bashworth
bashworth
27 December 2016

air conditioner sizing

air conditioner sizing

While 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…

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bashworth
Dec 27, 2016 9:25 pm
bashworth
smnb
smnb
25 December 2016

Low emissions fireplace wood heater

Low emissions fireplace wood heater

We are struggling to find a good inbuilt fireplace / wood heater with low emissions and good reviews.<br /> We need max 0.9g/kg emissions <br /><br />at the moment we are…

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smnb
Dec 25, 2016 9:34 am
TashPaul
TashPaul
22 December 2016

Ugly hot water unit replacement options?

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…

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TashPaul
Dec 22, 2016 7:57 am
TashPaul
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
7 December 2016

Recirculating Hot Water Service

Recirculating Hot Water Service

Yeah builders often don't really know what they're talking about with electrical/mechanical stuff and don't like departing from their usual setup.

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1960sModernistHome
Dec 07, 2016 7:08 am
1960sModernistHome
Bels
Bels
7 December 2016

Roof Insulation: Cellulose Fibre or Glasswool Batts

Roof Insulation: Cellulose Fibre or Glasswool Batts

You couldn't lift every 2nd or 3rd roof sheet to lay batts down? End of the day blow-in insulation is better than no insulation though any trades having to work in the…

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Bels
Dec 07, 2016 12:00 am
logiteche
logiteche
1 December 2016

Roller Shutter Colour Combination

Roller Shutter Colour Combination

Hi, We are about to order roller shutters for our upstairs windows (14 in total) and would value opinions. In order of importance, we're investing in the shutters to 1.…

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logiteche
Dec 01, 2016 12:59 pm
Bels
Bels
27 November 2016

Earthwool

Earthwool

Either he's ignorant or just plain shady as he's aware it is and just doesn't want to do anything different or use something he probably doesn't use frequently. They're…

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Bels
Nov 27, 2016 3:21 am
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 2:40 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
23 November 2016

Solar hot water recommendation.

Solar hot water recommendation.
1, 2

I would recommend "Same Day Hot Water Service", who sells online of all brands and guaranteed cheapest pricing and deliver across Australia.

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1960sModernistHome
Nov 23, 2016 10:40 am
1960sModernistHome
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
20 November 2016

Is AC vent in kitchen a good/bad idea?

Is AC vent in kitchen a good/bad idea?

Hi @Bels, We will have a rangehood and it will vent out. Your reasoning makes sense to me and I will remove AC vent from the kitchen so in this way I will have 3 AC…

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gaweleczek
Nov 20, 2016 11:57 pm
bashworth
bashworth
15 November 2016

Zoned evap cooling

Zoned evap cooling

Just shut the windows in the rooms you want to exclude and leave them open in the ones you want to cool.

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bashworth
Nov 15, 2016 3:48 pm
bashworth
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 November 2016

How to check if insulation/soundproofing is installed

How to check if insulation/soundproofing is installed

Those cheaper cameras as with anything will give you a limited result - you get what you pay for etc. BE's camera cost him US$20k. Here is the thread where he shows some…

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Stewie D
Nov 10, 2016 12:26 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 12:50 pm
SilentBoB
Newbiebuilder
Newbiebuilder
4 November 2016

What insulation to make warm floor cooler?

What insulation to make warm floor cooler?

Many people pay good money to have underfloor heating, I have a circulation problem in my legs and feet and living with a warm floor gives me very strong pains and…

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Newbiebuilder
Nov 04, 2016 4:00 am
Dicko
Dicko
2 November 2016

Zoned evap cooling

Zoned evap cooling

does 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…

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Dicko
Nov 02, 2016 3:32 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
28 October 2016

Return air vent location in two storey house

Return air vent location in two storey house

It is in my house... I think the other issue is that it is too big to fit between floors (unless you have an unusual amount of space).. I may be wrong but when I saw outs…

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MrsJM
Oct 28, 2016 6:10 am
MrsJM

Finally worked it out - I think

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Harpies
Oct 24, 2016 11:03 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
23 October 2016

Ceiling fan extension rods

Ceiling fan extension rods

Generally extension rods come in 300mm(standard), 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm. In your case I would suggest the 600mm so your fans are at 2400 but they will still work fine at 2700.

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1960sModernistHome
Oct 23, 2016 10:23 am
1960sModernistHome
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 11:12 am
rosewood
enviroflexinsulate
enviroflexinsulate
13 October 2016

Roof insulation (not ceiling)

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…

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enviroflexinsulate
Oct 13, 2016 1:05 pm
enviroflexinsulate
sputterfly80
sputterfly80
7 October 2016

Ducted aircon with Plantation

Ducted aircon with Plantation

Yes we are building with plantation too and we are having our ducted air con installed after handover. Your sales consultant should've been able to go through this with…

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sputterfly80
Oct 07, 2016 1:26 am
manoname
manoname
30 September 2016

Questions about interior insulation

Questions about interior insulation

Hello ! I am an industrial designer student and am working on a new project, but I am lacking some knowledge in insulation techniques... My goal is to create an objet…

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manoname
Sep 30, 2016 3:01 am
jeffabg77
jeffabg77
21 September 2016

Wet roof insulation

Wet roof insulation

Hi, 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…

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jeffabg77
Sep 21, 2016 7:03 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
19 September 2016

Insulation - what else to do?

Insulation - what else to do?

Hi @Nightshade, Did you go for higher level of insulation? Did it make much difference on the first floor?

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gaweleczek
Sep 19, 2016 1:50 am
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
19 September 2016

New home insulation in Brisbane

New home insulation in Brisbane

Hi @pjk I hope you have finished your house already :). Can you share what level of insulation did you end up with and whether you are happy with your choice? I'm about to…

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gaweleczek
Sep 19, 2016 1:38 am
Bels
Bels
15 September 2016

heating and cooling system for Melbourne Weather

heating and cooling system for Melbourne Weather

Across Australia about 40% of energy is used for heating and cooling. This does not include heating hot water. The amount of energy your household uses will vary depending…

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Bels
Sep 15, 2016 10:38 pm
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 12:16 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
12 September 2016

Air Con - Excessive Noise at Start-up (Daikin)

Air Con - Excessive Noise at Start-up (Daikin)

Working well - so if anyone has the same problem it might be the answer.

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Saint Mike
Sep 12, 2016 12:06 pm
Saint Mike
Beazley77
Beazley77
4 September 2016

Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building?

Install ducted reverse cycle during or after building?

We did ours after handover. Easy. One story build though.

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Beazley77
Sep 04, 2016 12:32 pm
Beazley77
lookbothways
lookbothways
1 September 2016

Which wood heater

Which wood heater

Of 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…

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lookbothways
Sep 01, 2016 7:31 pm
AJW
AJW
12 August 2016

Install heating/cooling during build or wait and see?

Install heating/cooling during build or wait and see?

You will find that with gas price increases that reverse cycle is now becoming pretty much the norm, with running costs equal or lower to gas. Only problem with reverse…

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AJW
Aug 12, 2016 1:03 pm
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purrfection
Aug 11, 2016 6:25 pm
purrfection
Bels
Bels
9 August 2016

Tstat8 Bacnet Thermostat - BravoControls

Tstat8 Bacnet Thermostat - BravoControls

Apart 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…

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Bels
Aug 10, 2016 12:57 am
Bels
Bels
8 August 2016

Plumbing question

Plumbing question

Try asking a plumber you're chummy with if he'll tell you what you'd need to co=mply with otherwise try the Plumbing Body in your state. You could also try contacting…

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Bels
Aug 08, 2016 11:32 pm
PHL
PHL
7 August 2016

Tile heating

Tile heating

I make tile heating with this company http://www.gairsolutions.com After 2 years have no problem!

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PHL
Aug 07, 2016 7:54 pm
podgydog2
podgydog2
16 July 2016

Gas Log Fires

Gas Log Fires
1, 2

We to are currently building and looking at installing the Regency GF900L. At a cost of $7500 I am a little worried about reliability after reading the above comments, I…

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podgydog2
Jul 16, 2016 11:43 pm
Bels
Bels
14 July 2016

sorted thanks

sorted thanks

I'm not a plumber myself but my understanding of the regs in relation to condensate drainage is that it must be discharged to a drain point if by not doing so it causes a…

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Bels
Jul 14, 2016 9:57 pm
turbopsi
turbopsi
8 July 2016

Neo 1.6 combustion heater burning too quick.

Neo 1.6 combustion heater burning too quick.

This website is also great recourse in regards to PE wood heaters. Here's one example that may help you. http://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/paci ... st-2056552

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turbopsi
Jul 08, 2016 5:23 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 July 2016

Foundations

Foundations

Stepped footings. Stewie

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Stewie D
Jul 08, 2016 9:24 am
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1960sModernistHome
Jul 07, 2016 7:46 pm
1960sModernistHome

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