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Holeighrh
Holeighrh
7 June 2023

Radiant or Convection Wood Fire

Radiant or Convection Wood Fire

We are tossing up between a Jarrahdale radiant wood fire (the Pioneer) and a convection wood fire (Innovator or Countryman) but cannot decide on which type of wood fire is…

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Holeighrh
Jun 07, 2023 11:47 pm
Althom
Althom
24 December 2022

Heat Pump HWS - Perth, WA

Heat Pump HWS - Perth, WA

We've currently got a 160 litre gas HWS. Thinking about looking at a heat pump system. Anyone with any experience of one who could give me their impressions and an idea of…

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Althom
Dec 24, 2022 12:40 pm
Althom
Nate1
Nate1
5 October 2021

BAL flyscreen

BAL flyscreen

We are also Bal 12.5. Only need screens on opening windows. Do not need screens in doors IF the door is BAL rated. We do not need a screen on our front door.

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Nate1
Oct 05, 2021 8:05 am
Berek
Berek
11 December 2020

Roof insulation

Roof insulation

It’s not a habitable room so not needed. Same as eaves aren’t insulated either.

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Berek
Dec 11, 2020 10:04 pm
lazy
lazy
12 July 2020

Double glazing windows DIY

Double glazing windows DIY

I do not have it. I am from Europe, as I remember I had condensation there it on very rare occasions. Only if weather was VERY cold. As soon as weather warmer -…

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lazy
Jul 12, 2020 6:35 pm
Bruce123
Bruce123
21 December 2019

Replacing Splits with Ducted AC?

Replacing Splits with Ducted AC?

Fair enough - your choice. Sorry I can't help you with the cost of the install. I will just say this in passing - for splits if your only issue is multiple compressor…

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Bruce123
Dec 21, 2019 9:58 pm
Wrighto
Wrighto
22 January 2019

Second hand ducted aircon

Second hand ducted aircon

We have ducted air in our place but the house is being demolished. Are we able to reuse the aircon in our new house? Would it be worth it or would it be better buying a…

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Wrighto
Jan 22, 2019 11:33 am
duke
duke
19 August 2018

Intelligent Life Gen III ac system

Intelligent Life Gen III ac system

I wonder if they offer upgrade on the controllers and associated items aka brains of the a/c to the advantage air systems especially they worked out of the same place before.

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duke
Aug 19, 2018 10:58 am
Sergey
Sergey
8 April 2018

Ventilation in bedrooms with dual glazed windows

Ventilation in bedrooms with dual glazed windows
1, 2, 3

ERV in every room would be nice. I don't have ducted A.C. yet, so anything I will add is expensive. Plan is to put ducted air conditioning with an addition of in wall ERV…

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Sergey
Apr 08, 2018 11:19 am
Sergey
Sergey
22 January 2018

Do I need ceiling/wall vents?

Do I need ceiling/wall vents?

Hello When I was building a house, I have asked the builder to provision for a cavity for a gas fireplace. Do not know if because of that, but builder created 2 ceiling…

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Sergey
Jan 22, 2018 6:44 pm
SharonC
SharonC
16 October 2017

Recommended Daikin Installers Perth

Recommended Daikin Installers Perth

We are looking at putting a Daikin reverse cycle ducted air conditioner in our house in Perth, hills area. Any recommendations of good quality installers? Thanks.

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SharonC
Oct 16, 2017 12:12 am
CC1987
CC1987
28 September 2017

Anticon Installation - after colourbond roof is installed

Anticon Installation - after colourbond roof is installed

Awesome, so its ok to reuse the sheets then! Thanks! Another question I have is, the ceilings are scheduled to go in tomorrow and i think the anticon will be installed…

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CC1987
Sep 28, 2017 11:24 pm
Jack Donaghey
Jack Donaghey
27 August 2017

Actron Air conditioning ducting ESP Series vs Daikin

Actron Air conditioning ducting ESP Series vs Daikin
1, 2

Good discussion! Cheers guys. From the team at Accutemp Services -

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Jack Donaghey
Aug 27, 2017 10:02 pm
Wandin Valley
Wandin Valley
11 July 2017

Daikin Unit has Developed Fault

Daikin Unit has Developed Fault

I authorized them to go ahead. Indoor PCB still a delay......... Its Daikin part # 300556P If I can get one earlier that would be great. Where should I look??

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Wandin Valley
Jul 11, 2017 8:16 am
Wandin Valley
barkly
barkly
10 July 2017

Mould on Colourbond Roof

Mould on Colourbond Roof

Peter, Not unusual for fungus on Colorbond roof. I have it on mine and we are about 300m from Port Philip Bay in Vic. I have a Technical Bulletin TB-27 made available…

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barkly
Jul 10, 2017 6:16 pm
ajayshekar
ajayshekar
22 March 2017

Actron Air-Thoughts/Reviews from People who already have it

Actron Air-Thoughts/Reviews from People who already have it
1, 2, 3

Renman, just saw your post. Yes, I have selected to upgrade to esp+ ultima. Haven't started the build yet. So can't say how the system is.

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ajayshekar
Mar 22, 2017 8:17 am
GLO
GLO
9 March 2017

Daikin outside air system

Daikin outside air system

Great thread, I am thinking (possibly overthinking) about this topic for a 2 storey home! 1. Extraction of hot air, using the AC return Duct (a.k.a Home Economiser) 2.…

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GLO
Mar 09, 2017 10:54 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
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
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
30 June 2016

In wall insulation

In wall insulation

ddarroch, great answer. I'm about to pick a builder and most of them offer ceiling insulation batts only and they say wall insulation batts are not going to help much. I'm…

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gaweleczek
Jun 30, 2016 11:58 pm
dbk
dbk
10 June 2016

wood heaters - inbuilt. for large area

wood heaters - inbuilt. for large area

i have basically decided that the bigger the firebox the better. So i am going the Masport i9000 as it seems to have the biggest firebox in the sense that it requires the…

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dbk
Jun 10, 2016 3:58 pm
Bels
Bels
6 June 2016

Most economical way to use Gas Convector Heater

Most economical way to use Gas Convector Heater

Everybody is different and everyone will have a different opinion on economical usage vs. comfort. What you should be asking yourself is, Have you approximated what the…

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Bels
Jun 07, 2016 12:21 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 May 2016

Gas fireplaces

Gas fireplaces

Climatise has some stylish fireplaces that would appeal to your aesthetics. Browse through some of range here

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Stewie D
May 06, 2016 11:40 am
greengumby
greengumby
21 April 2016

Wood heater insert recommendation

Wood heater insert recommendation

Hi, Thinking of replacing an old open fire (brick surround) and putting in a wood heater. Didn't want it to be freestanding and was hoping with a surround it would look…

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greengumby
Apr 21, 2016 1:46 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1 March 2016

Winter sun directly entering hallway or adjoining bedrooms?

Winter sun directly entering hallway or adjoining bedrooms?

A good way to block out summer morning and afternoon sun is to strategically plant deciduous trees and shrubs to screen the sun. That way they lose their foliage in autumn…

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 01, 2016 6:46 am
1960sModernistHome
oneJohn
oneJohn
29 February 2016

is insulation on a new build mandatory?

is insulation on a new build mandatory?

This depends on the product. Some have low emittance on both sides, and some only on one side. If it has a low emittance surface on the outside, it is usually dulled to…

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oneJohn
Feb 29, 2016 1:24 pm
oneJohn
traveln
traveln
25 February 2016

Positioning of aircon vents

Positioning of aircon vents

So what are you asking Heating and reverse cycle air cons have vent outside the room near windows as the air is drawn across the room back to the return air making room…

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traveln
Feb 25, 2016 9:36 pm
traveln
bpratt
bpratt
2 January 2016

Aircon choices for 12.5 BAL (bush attack level) house?

Aircon choices for 12.5 BAL (bush attack level) house?

Ensure you have a well insulated home, and you'll probably find that a split system a/c won't cost you an arm and a leg to run. An evaporative unit works great in…

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bpratt
Jan 02, 2016 10:28 am
jpmontoya
jpmontoya
15 December 2015

Colourbond Roof - Anticon insulation

Colourbond Roof - Anticon insulation
1, 2

Now that is a good idea. We are paying 4K for a 330m2 roof

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jpmontoya
Dec 15, 2015 10:33 am
jpmontoya
oneJohn
oneJohn
17 November 2015

Confused re min max cooling capacity

Confused re min max cooling capacity

I don't think you'll be short on capacity. Our current house has about 130m2 of conditioned living space (3 bedrooms + lounge + open plan). It has a 12.5kW Toshiba ducted…

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oneJohn
Nov 17, 2015 11:41 am
oneJohn
newbuild14
newbuild14
14 October 2015

Wood Heaters - WA (Kent/Sanco??)

Wood Heaters - WA (Kent/Sanco??)

Hi All, I am looking at adding a wood heater into our new house and do not have a clue on brands/quality. We also don't want to break the bank either. Has anyone…

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newbuild14
Oct 14, 2015 3:35 am
Althom
Althom
6 October 2015

Underfloor heating problems

Underfloor heating problems

Put in the combi extraction fan/heat lights..

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Althom
Oct 06, 2015 10:48 am
Althom
Bels
Bels
18 September 2015

Freestanding or Built-in Wood Heater

Freestanding or Built-in Wood Heater

If you can opt for a fan forced built in wood heater then you won't be disappointed.

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Bels
Sep 19, 2015 12:28 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
12 September 2015

when should we contact an aircon installer?

when should we contact an aircon installer?

I went with Gas and Air Jeff Moritz and they have been great. I also got them to re do my mothers eveap system and they were faultless. Give them a ring and ask for Will…

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AussieMark
Sep 12, 2015 1:27 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
24 August 2015

Help with ducted AC sizing

Help with ducted AC sizing

Based on what we have, and assuming Perth climate to be similar to Adelaide it should be adequate, particularly with the better duct insulation. However, if I recall…

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oneJohn
Aug 24, 2015 11:05 am
oneJohn
Old mate
Old mate
22 July 2015

Question for the insulation gurus....

Question for the insulation gurus....

Thanks Stewie, As oneJohn indicated anticon would sag to fill the available space, leaving no air gap between it and the lower sheet. Therefore I may as well use a non…

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Old mate
Jul 22, 2015 1:33 pm

Aircon help needed!

Aircon help needed!

You could contact a mechanical building services engineer. They would be able to come out, inspect, and give you an unbiased report. Do you have any specific concerns…

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1960sModernistHome
May 09, 2015 8:05 am
1960sModernistHome
whzzz28
whzzz28
9 March 2015

aircon system: which is system lifecycle economical to run?

aircon system: which is system lifecycle economical to run?

Hi all - I need your insights on this. I am building a house and I plan to make the aircon system as economical to run as possible; I can either…

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whzzz28
Mar 09, 2015 11:50 am
Melsie68
Melsie68
27 February 2015

Anyone have these systems? looking for noise levels

Anyone have these systems? looking for noise levels

I'll find out for you auds . Iv never owned a ducted aircon before so maybe it's not that noisey . But I know it's the second biggest .

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Melsie68
Feb 27, 2015 2:50 am
icywater
icywater
7 February 2015

Recommendation for Actron air installer in Perth

Recommendation for Actron air installer in Perth

I am about to finalise my build contract, I need a good actron air installer to work with the builder to install ducted aircon.

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icywater
Feb 07, 2015 8:11 pm
icywater
Fizzy Bubbles
Fizzy Bubbles
8 January 2015

Spray foam insulation

Spray foam insulation

are so expensive

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Fizzy Bubbles
Jan 08, 2015 1:16 am
Fizzy Bubbles
AJW
AJW
7 January 2015

Evap Aircon isn't cooling

Evap Aircon isn't cooling

... in Perth on a hot day, there's no way you'd run it on fan only! :-) perth isn't very humid and the days we had issues were less than 30% type…

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AJW
Jan 07, 2015 8:45 pm
Bayview
Bayview
2 January 2015

Evap Aircon Not Working

Evap Aircon Not Working

My 2c. Check that the tap on the water line feeding the a/c is open. This may have been closed during servicing. As previously mentioned, the pump may have been working…

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Bayview
Jan 02, 2015 10:13 am
bpratt
bpratt
30 December 2014

Ceiling Fan Wiring / Installation

Ceiling Fan Wiring / Installation

I'm getting two ceiling fan/light combos installed tomorrow. ::lol:: They are to go in the place of an existing downlights. In lounge, there is one…

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bpratt
Dec 30, 2014 10:01 am
tlblhayward
tlblhayward
30 December 2014

Ducted - Return Air for each zone

Ducted - Return Air for each zone

I'm getting transfer vents due to the same advice from a number of a/c installers (as explained above) about having too many return airs.

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tlblhayward
Dec 30, 2014 1:03 am
tlblhayward
Beazley77
Beazley77
22 December 2014

Air cond and HWU clearance

Air cond and HWU clearance

We were told that aircon unit had to be 500mm from the corner of a house (not sure why - access I guess) and at least 500mm from an opening window. In our townhouse, the…

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Beazley77
Dec 22, 2014 6:53 pm
Beazley77
Beazley77
Beazley77
22 December 2014

Revamp of Ducted Evap Aircon?

Revamp of Ducted Evap Aircon?

Hi there, currently in our rental house whilst building, with ducted Evap air conditioning. System is undersized for the house and we’re used to ducted refrigerated…

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Beazley77
Dec 22, 2014 6:47 pm
Beazley77
Polaris
Polaris
18 December 2014

Air conditioning! - New house, what did you choose?

Air conditioning! - New house, what did you choose?

I am not professional in air conditioneres,but I live in hot region so I have one at home. You may contact some services or shops which work with air…

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Polaris
Dec 18, 2014 9:33 pm
brett1
brett1
9 December 2014

Affordable Home Comfort - reliable aircon installer? (WA)

Affordable Home Comfort - reliable aircon installer? (WA)
1, 2

Facts that are freely available: Maxwell Raymond Healy (Alwyn's brother) a former Bindoon real estate agent, is the director of AHC. He has a criminal record which…

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brett1
Dec 09, 2014 12:13 pm
Forg
Forg
27 October 2014

Aircon Vent Outlets

Aircon Vent Outlets

We've got round ... but there was no decision involved in that, it was just what they installed.

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Forg
Oct 27, 2014 2:24 pm

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