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rantapawan
rantapawan
16 November

Ducted reverse cycle air con, is it worth it?

Ducted reverse cycle air con, is it worth it?

Definitely! The upfront cost can be reduced substantially by availing being offered under Victoria government program.

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rantapawan
Nov 16, 2024 3:19 am
rantapawan

Hi there, I’m after some advice about thermal insulation. My garage is connected to my neighbour’s house (living area and bedroom). I’d like to turn part of the…

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romain1609
Nov 02, 2024 9:44 pm
Russell22
Russell22
20 October

Anticon Insulation thickness for Colorbond Roof

Anticon Insulation thickness for Colorbond Roof

Anticon roofing blanket Is worth it. I see people getting confused and thinking Anticon is just more insulation for the house living spaces it’s not. Ceiling…

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Russell22
Oct 20, 2024 8:28 pm
Prats09
Prats09
14 October

Best Heat Pump

Best Heat Pump

Hi There, Can you please share the feedback on heat pump hot water system. We have requirement to put the heat pump hot water as per the covenant. Which models are the…

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Prats09
Oct 14, 2024 10:39 pm
Jacob_eng
Jacob_eng
26 September

Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards

Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
1, 2

Just wanted to comment to say thanks for this clear and detailed description, I am going through an identical process right now, and have decided to use your approach. i.e…

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Jacob_eng
Sep 26, 2024 8:35 am
LemSta
LemSta
23 September

Aircon Outlet and Ceiling Fans

Aircon Outlet and Ceiling Fans

Hi, We're building with a volume builder, and added provisions for ceiling fans. The house is ducted aircon, and the outlets are located "as selected by the installers on…

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LemSta
Sep 23, 2024 11:14 am
LisaSA
LisaSA
1 September

Insulation certificate victoria

Insulation certificate victoria

You could get a certification from a supplier sometimes, if you bought the insulation from them.

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LisaSA
Sep 01, 2024 2:28 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
30 August

Ducted evaporative cooler whistling when its windy

Ducted evaporative cooler whistling when its windy

when its windy, your house will make all sorts of noises, whistling and all, from all sorts of places, unless it was built fully sealed like a Passiv Haus.

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ponzutwo
Aug 30, 2024 9:18 am

Just letting you know i have the same issue and investigated it further, it appears to be the design of the clips. if you pull the diffuser out of the ceiling and then…

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sanjayp
Aug 25, 2024 10:41 am
Kwikfix
Kwikfix
4 August

Brivis Wombat Classic startup behaviour

Brivis Wombat Classic startup behaviour

Hi Did you ever work out what this problem was or better yet resolve it?…

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Kwikfix
Aug 04, 2024 9:43 am
alexp79
alexp79
28 July

Brick Veneer - retrofit insulation in outer walls - Brisbane

Brick Veneer - retrofit insulation in outer walls - Brisbane

As there is no sarking, there is a good chance that blow in insulation will be getting wet from time to time due to the rain water blown from the outside esp. during windy…

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alexp79
Jul 28, 2024 7:40 pm
Ando81
Ando81
24 July

LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations

LPG Instant Hot Water Recommendations

Hi all, I’m looking for opinions regarding a good LPG instant hot water service. I currently have a small storage tank on an electric heat pump and with our growing…

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Ando81
Jul 24, 2024 10:37 am
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MMMMM
Jul 21, 2024 9:36 am
stefcep
stefcep
17 July

Wall wrap

Wall wrap

Anyone have an recommendations on wall wrap insulation? My energy rating simply says non-glare vapour permeable wall wrap. There seem to be products on the market with…

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stefcep
Jul 17, 2024 1:41 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July

Enviroseal wrap installed incorrectly?

Enviroseal wrap installed incorrectly?

This is not installed to the manufacturers installation specification and hence is not fit for purpose, voids warranty and possibly not meet code. I’m not sure on the…

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 7:34 am

I have round diffusers throughout my house for the ducted A/C. They are 12 years old and have all gone very yellow due to to UV, and I am looking to fix it, either by…

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Ex-Hasbeen
Jul 10, 2024 1:05 pm
giraffe
giraffe
10 July

Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?

Hydronic in screed -> insulation underneath necessary or no?

We're about to start a very similar renovation project to you; removing terracotta tiles, installing an underfloor heating system with a new polished concrete finish on…

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giraffe
Jul 10, 2024 6:15 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
10 July

Cathedral ceiling condensation

Cathedral ceiling condensation

I once specialized in roof repairs such as this and this sounds like a complex issue therefore I suggest seeking the advice of a professional so they can attend site to…

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Bimbob
Jul 10, 2024 6:11 am
dan_walls
dan_walls
27 June

Underfloor heating in sub-tropical climate (Brisbane, QLD)?

Underfloor heating in sub-tropical climate (Brisbane, QLD)?

Has anyone had any experience with underfloor heating in Brisbane or a similar sub-tropical area? Specifically with in-slab hydronic on polished concrete floors, but any…

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dan_walls
Jun 27, 2024 12:25 am
tobytot
tobytot
5 June

reflective air bubble foil insulation

reflective air bubble foil insulation

Hi all, Currently our house has R3 insulation. I'm sure the R rating is less than R3 now considering it was put on 20 years ago. I want to improve it. Originally, I…

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tobytot
Jun 05, 2024 9:45 am
Annunox
Annunox
26 May

Electric ducted reverse cycle (heating & cooling)-all zones?

Electric ducted reverse cycle (heating & cooling)-all zones?

Hi All, Our current 16 year old ducted gas heating is broken and needs an urgent replacement and appreciate any advise from the industry experts to make a decision for…

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Annunox
May 26, 2024 11:06 am
jagberg
jagberg
26 May

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating

Hey there! I looked into this when I was considering underfloor heating for my place in Victoria. From what I…

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jagberg
May 26, 2024 7:20 am
Denali
Denali
23 May

insulation upgrades

insulation upgrades

Having just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation and double glazing upgrades - do not skimp on insulation including upgrade to anticon…

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Denali
May 23, 2024 1:09 pm
Chippo 52
Chippo 52
21 May

Nectre mark 2

Nectre mark 2

I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before entering an existing brick chimney via a 45 degree elbow with approx 400mm connection…

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Chippo 52
May 21, 2024 7:24 pm
Ramjet
Ramjet
15 May

Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

Concrete slab solar assessment Canberra

Hi Im having trouble getting anyone to provide useful advice on going for an insulated slab North facing extension. I had Lighthouse group do the energy assessment last…

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Ramjet
May 15, 2024 11:12 am
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Sara thy
May 13, 2024 1:18 pm
Pulse
Pulse
11 May

insulation company Sydney

insulation company Sydney

faultless is hard to find, talk to your builder because it has real potential to hold up the schedule so needs to someone they work well with. I agree it is frustrating to…

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Pulse
May 11, 2024 1:09 pm
Callifo
Callifo
2 May

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

Brick vents to cool the structure and release heat

Shade the brick with large eves. Since going to minimum of 600mm eaves on my build, I've noticed much improved cooling off the house after hot summer days. Can see the…

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Callifo
May 02, 2024 5:35 pm
aussieta
aussieta
16 April

Help me understand this Hot Water System

Help me understand this Hot Water System

the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you…

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aussieta
Apr 16, 2024 6:21 am
aussieta

Our 6m high Cathedral ceiling has 0 insulation, just plaster, wrap and tiles as far as I can tell. Wife likes the exposed beams, I hate the $600 per month heating bill,…

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gwicks56
Apr 07, 2024 11:20 am
Juranimal
Juranimal
29 March

Evaporative ducted cooling + flat roof

Evaporative ducted cooling + flat roof

Hi There I'm designing and upgrade to my dog boarding kennels which will have a pitched roof without a ceiling cavity . Being kennels the ducting can be run inside as it…

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Juranimal
Mar 29, 2024 4:02 pm
Gramps32
Gramps32
25 March

Removal of Vulcan Hydronic Fan convector

Removal of Vulcan Hydronic Fan convector

Can you post photos of heating units and central boiler

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Gramps32
Mar 25, 2024 6:41 pm
Mmg
Mmg
7 March

Roof ventilation

Roof ventilation

Thank you

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Mmg
Mar 07, 2024 8:39 pm
Guyver
Guyver
28 February

Air-Conditioning Installers/Suppliers NSW Central Coast

Air-Conditioning Installers/Suppliers NSW Central Coast

Anybody know any good and reasonably priced Air conditioning contractors/companies that could install a ducted air conditioning system in the Central Coast NSW for a small…

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Guyver
Feb 28, 2024 1:23 pm
gommeqld
gommeqld
26 February

Insulation for Internal wall, between floors

Insulation for Internal wall, between floors

Sorry, don't know costs, but there are a couple of very important principles you need to get right (and now) .... (1) never agree to any "upgrade" unless you first know…

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gommeqld
Feb 26, 2024 11:17 am
olmeri
olmeri
25 February

How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda

How to exhaust heat from closed in veranda

There may be answers here but can't find anything. I have a closed in veranda, four windows. North facing, just had sunblock blinds installed. A bit cooler (actually…

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olmeri
Feb 25, 2024 1:48 pm
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konsjo50
Feb 24, 2024 2:46 pm
Dave Nisbet
Dave Nisbet
14 February

Hydronic heating service & repairs Melbourne

Hydronic heating service & repairs Melbourne

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator…

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Dave Nisbet
Feb 14, 2024 1:57 pm
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
21 January

Ceiling insulation batts distance

Ceiling insulation batts distance

Found the answer. The recommended distance is ....

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michaelyoni64
Jan 21, 2024 7:17 pm
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orionnebula
Jan 07, 2024 9:48 am
basKT_case
basKT_case
1 January

Help removing ceiling vents

Help removing ceiling vents

Glad I could help! 😁

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basKT_case
Jan 01, 2024 10:10 am
boxhill
boxhill
24 December 2023

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

Seeking feedback: Exhaust fan for home office

My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day. When it gets unbearably warm I simply step out of my door into the living area which is…

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boxhill
Dec 24, 2023 9:31 am
boxhill
boxhill
boxhill
24 December 2023

Can I install sarking on the inside of an existing roof?

Can I install sarking on the inside of an existing roof?

I have a 2 year old house with colorbond roof. When I moved in I thought summer will be hot and thought of installing an inline fan system. I have the standard anticon,…

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boxhill
Dec 24, 2023 9:15 am
boxhill
Pulse
Pulse
20 December 2023

Nitrogen gas left in the compressor, is it normal practice

Nitrogen gas left in the compressor, is it normal practice

you need a fridgie to answer but I would think you vac the whole system then add gas if you have a leak, unless it is new install with the gas already loaded, in that case…

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Pulse
Dec 20, 2023 7:29 pm
newbie85
newbie85
11 December 2023

Replacing wall insulation

Replacing wall insulation

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on installing/replacing wall insulation on an external wall which doesn't have wrap, our miners cottage being constructed…

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newbie85
Dec 11, 2023 10:18 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
27 November 2023

Opinion about Ceiling Moisture

Opinion about Ceiling Moisture

these look like missing batts. Go up and take a look. But yeah moisure meter is a completely different tool

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ponzutwo
Nov 27, 2023 9:25 am
Mex
Mex
26 November 2023

Advice please

Advice please

This is the external unit of an evaporative cooling unit in an apartment block. Wondering if it is the calcium in the water that has caused the damage and if it is…

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Mex
Nov 26, 2023 2:00 pm

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