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lordluskin
lordluskin
3 June 2021

How to restart Brivis Wall Control with FN Key

How to restart Brivis Wall Control with FN Key

I too had a blank screen with 8 dots. None of the suggestions to restart in the manual worked. I went outside, turned off the 240 V switch briefly that powers the heating…

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lordluskin
Jun 04, 2021 12:29 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
2 June 2021

Updating frequency of water heating on 'the Darlic'

Updating frequency of water heating on 'the Darlic'

If your hot water heater is using concessional rate power, then I think it is wired that way and the electricity company dictates the off-peak times during the early…

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arcadelt
Jun 02, 2021 9:52 pm
Courtney22
Courtney22
28 May 2021

Comfortplus glazed glass. Which windows do I glaze?

Comfortplus glazed glass. Which windows do I glaze?

Thank you for the advice and help. Iv asked to add on the other two windows facing west. I’m also looking into which trees we can plant along that side of the house. Thanks!

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Courtney22
May 28, 2021 5:19 pm
Benm
Benm
26 May 2021

Underfloor insulation

Underfloor insulation

Hi Berek, Thanks for getting back to me. I have just had an update from the manufacture who has suggested running the batts perpendicular so will go for this. Cheers

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Benm
May 26, 2021 9:47 pm
zillah
zillah
23 May 2021

Ducted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Filter Cleaning

Ducted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Filter Cleaning

Hi All I was following the video below to clean my ducted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries filter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uan1tIXDhm4 As the wall control panel…

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zillah
May 23, 2021 10:25 pm
Benm
Benm
18 May 2021

Floor insulation - thermal bridge

Floor insulation - thermal bridge

Hi there, thank you for your reply. I am going to use the method in the reply below. I am just thinking of possibly adding a second layer of board rather than bats to…

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Benm
May 18, 2021 6:30 am
QAB
QAB
13 May 2021

Wood Heater, what do you think?

Wood Heater, what do you think?
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I agree 100% Woodfire stoves should be ban in Australia if we were to be clean and also for our health's sake. People that…

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QAB
May 13, 2021 4:50 pm
John0322
John0322
4 May 2021

Actron Platinum Plus zones not working when heating

Actron Platinum Plus zones not working when heating

We have an Actron Platinum Plus AC installed in our 10-month old house. We have 6 zones. When we use it for heating, heat comes out from all zones even though we only…

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John0322
May 04, 2021 10:30 am

We have an old house and doing some renovations these days. I just want to know if the below attached unit can be moved to a different place in the house? It was inside a…

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MMaddy
Apr 26, 2021 11:45 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
24 April 2021

Should I replace my solar HWS with a heat pump?

Should I replace my solar HWS with a heat pump?

I would imagine no matter what the source, it still takes time for hot water to flow through long pipe runs to distant taps, showers and baths.

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arcadelt
Apr 24, 2021 1:28 pm
Althom
Althom
17 April 2021

Add insulation to exterior wall without complete stripping

Add insulation to exterior wall without complete stripping

Not sure if these guys have a branch in Melbourne but this may be something worth looking at

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Althom
Apr 17, 2021 3:05 pm
Althom
Berek
Berek
12 April 2021

Hydronic heating - slab insulation

Hydronic heating - slab insulation

Buy European made heaters. Neighbour has had hydronic for 4 years and only worked for 2 of those intermittently. Nobody knew how to fix it except the importer (came from a…

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Berek
Apr 12, 2021 8:41 pm
Josh22
Josh22
9 April 2021

Hydronic heating - carpet?

Hydronic heating - carpet?

Thanks - have gotten into contact with them :)

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Josh22
Apr 09, 2021 11:05 am
rosemarybr
rosemarybr
6 April 2021

Heating Consultant

Heating Consultant

Is there such a thing as a heating consultant? My recently updated ducted heating does not work in every room and its to do with space under the floorboards, I suspect.…

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rosemarybr
Apr 06, 2021 8:03 pm
natolmi
natolmi
30 March 2021

Downlight Transformer Location

Downlight Transformer Location

They definitely have a driver/transformer. They were recommended by my sparky mate as a decent entry level LED downlight. I didn't mention to him that I wanted to roll out…

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natolmi
Mar 30, 2021 12:58 pm
Monto
Monto
29 March 2021

Old Brivis ducted heater seems dead...advice needed.

Old Brivis ducted heater seems dead...advice needed.

I have a similar problem and am looking for a competent repair person to fix it. Last guy just wanted to replace unit. I live in Melbourne. Are you able to direct me to…

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Monto
Mar 29, 2021 4:18 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
27 March 2021

Underfloor Slab Hydronic Heating Builders Help?

Underfloor Slab Hydronic Heating Builders Help?

Why do you want hydronic heating? We have it ourselves, but it has limitations, so I'm just starting the discussion to ensure that you know exactly what you are asking…

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arcadelt
Mar 27, 2021 9:42 pm
Josh22
Josh22
26 March 2021

Deleted

Deleted

Hi everyone - Ive spent countless hours obsessing over hydronic heating - and I’m getting nowhere. So many websites, so many people pushing products it’s hard to know…

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Josh22
Mar 26, 2021 8:51 pm
Noname
Noname
24 March 2021

Actron - Static Pressure Adjustment

Actron - Static Pressure Adjustment

I was just thinking about having this recorded in your post as teh solution to a problem you posted about. Its searchable so if someone (with the same controller as you)…

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Noname
Mar 24, 2021 10:44 am

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I've recently purchased a home where the prior owners have had some sub-standard work done in the past. The pipework in the photos is…

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sgaites
Mar 21, 2021 2:23 pm
Berek
Berek
14 March 2021

High Humidity

High Humidity

I’ve watched a couple of builders channels on YouTube. English and American about humidity. It can get very technical. What would be introducing humid air once it is…

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Berek
Mar 14, 2021 7:13 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
14 March 2021

Ceramic window tinting??

Ceramic window tinting??

Has anyone heard of this? Apparently it's not as dark as regular tinting and this website claims it's great. https://totaltintsolutions.com.au/produ ... ndow-film/

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iknowitsserious
Mar 14, 2021 6:00 pm

Solar Vents for Room Ventilation?

Solar Vents for Room Ventilation?

Hi Moges this can be done no doubt, the problem you’ll find is that it will effect your heating and cooling making your energy prices rise as the air will draw out…

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Goldcoast ventilation
Mar 07, 2021 9:57 am
Noname
Noname
4 March 2021

Ducted system checking temprature for outlet and inlet

Ducted system checking temprature for outlet and inlet

There are way too many variables to this to give a concrete answer. Those variables include: Size of home Insulation efficacy Heat retention in roof cavity Ducting…

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Noname
Mar 04, 2021 12:57 pm

Hi all. I know how to help you solve the problem.

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chippy
Mar 02, 2021 10:12 pm
chippy
ECOECO
ECOECO
1 March 2021

New build, Insulation Options

New build, Insulation Options

Have you considered the solar heat gain from your extensive north facing glazing? It can be as high as 1 kW/m2 imagine that pumping…

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ECOECO
Mar 01, 2021 11:13 am
ECOECO
Noname
Noname
23 February 2021

BrivIs buffalo doesn't start

BrivIs buffalo doesn't start

Because often a quick question to a forum like this can save a user hundreds of dollars? If I called a technician every time I had an error code on an appliance, I'd be poor

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Noname
Feb 23, 2021 5:38 pm
Teragram
Teragram
30 January 2021

Has anyone heard of/using Greenheat hydronic system?

Has anyone heard of/using Greenheat hydronic system?

Don't use it!! Maybe I was unlucky but my system started corroding and filled the pipework and filters with black flakes. Hydrotherm flushed it twice and tried to charge…

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Teragram
Jan 30, 2021 12:47 pm
Berek
Berek
29 January 2021

Bradford soundscreen

Bradford soundscreen

They do have an R rating. They’re like the high density version. You may have seen R2.7HD. Expensive.

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Berek
Jan 29, 2021 7:45 pm
Althom
Althom
28 January 2021

Mitsubishi Heavy Ind - Avanti 2.5kw

Mitsubishi Heavy Ind - Avanti 2.5kw

Have you checked the fan blades? Dust build up or something left in there from installation?

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Althom
Jan 28, 2021 4:36 pm
Althom
Berek
Berek
26 January 2021

Cooling water down pipe

Cooling water down pipe

Looks like black poly pipe. Bunnings has lots of sizes. Just measure the width and also how many threads per length sticking out.

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Berek
Jan 26, 2021 7:45 pm
zillah
zillah
23 January 2021

Connect daiking wireless controller to home router

Connect daiking wireless controller to home router

Dear folk I have got Daikin split system installed recently with wireless controller ,,,,how can I tried the lkink below but I couldn't connect the daikin controller to…

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zillah
Jan 23, 2021 10:01 am
Berek
Berek
18 January 2021

Is this space enough to put a 5Kwh Aircon?

Is this space enough to put a 5Kwh Aircon?

If the outside is brick, you will have a steel lintel. It should be hard against the bricks and maybe 6mm thick. What will prevent the install is no space below to run the…

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Berek
Jan 18, 2021 8:14 pm
Muhammad
Muhammad
15 January 2021

Outdoor AC unit distance from water tap!

Outdoor AC unit distance from water tap!

I believe it is at least 1.5m, but I don't have a standard to reference for this. It has to do with the distance between water, electrical and gas connection…

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Muhammad
Jan 15, 2021 4:40 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 January 2021

West wall vertical shade cloth

West wall vertical shade cloth

There are also roll down blinds that you could attach to the underside of your eaves, but I guess the shade cloth would probably work out to be the cheapest and probably…

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Stewie D
Jan 14, 2021 6:06 pm
Muhammad
Muhammad
10 January 2021

Best sun block out blinds

Best sun block out blinds

Thanks. I'm also quite interested in Ikea sliding blinds for my large 3m wide sliding doors. IKEA seem quite reasonably priced. Anyone here used them and have feedback to share?

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Muhammad
Jan 10, 2021 10:02 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
9 January 2021

Ceiling insulation

Ceiling insulation

For Perth, the government's 'Your Home' website recommends a minimum of R4.1 for the roof/ceiling, R2.8 for the walls https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/insulation

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ddarroch
Jan 09, 2021 11:24 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 January 2021

Brivis evap water usage

Brivis evap water usage

Evap air con, by the very nature of how they work, use water. The dumping is to get rid of high density water which includes salts, This is to maintain good quality water…

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SaveH2O
Jan 08, 2021 7:21 pm
SaveH2O
Althom
Althom
29 December 2020

External wall insulation.

External wall insulation.

I'm thinking about getting this done as a retrofit

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Althom
Dec 29, 2020 7:18 pm
Althom
Rajumangli
Rajumangli
27 December 2020

Reverse cycle air conditioning upgrade- builder quote

Reverse cycle air conditioning upgrade- builder quote

Hi Ashy 14kw Daikin Ducted is around $11k plus gst for 24-28sq home which include 9-10 outlets & 5 zones. All ductwork R1.5 insulated flexible ductwork which is VBA…

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Rajumangli
Dec 27, 2020 2:22 pm
Carmen
Carmen
23 December 2020

Heating/Cooling new home build

Heating/Cooling new home build

Hi Dear CA, If you need a help please visit our website you will definitely get the…

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Carmen
Dec 23, 2020 10:30 am
Carmen
Carmen
23 December 2020

Ducted air conditioner

Ducted air conditioner

Is the unit still running correctly once you turn the zones back on. Does the unit still turn off when turned off correctly? Try a process of elimination to determine if…

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Carmen
Dec 23, 2020 10:20 am
Firstbuild20
Firstbuild20
23 December 2020

Ducted reverse cycle system - incorrect zoning

Ducted reverse cycle system - incorrect zoning

Thank you and you're right that it's an easy fix. The technician came in and fixed the zoning as per our contract.

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Firstbuild20
Dec 23, 2020 5:42 am
bobs
bobs
22 December 2020

Ducted evaporative advice (VIC)

Ducted evaporative advice (VIC)

Thanks for the reply Carmen. We ended up getting another quote and the installer really took the time to review our plan, investigate the whole house (including in roof…

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bobs
Dec 22, 2020 11:12 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
Debunk
Debunk
24 November 2020

Basement/Underground Ventilation

Basement/Underground Ventilation

is best recommended too. From a simple pedestal fan to a turnkey ventilation/extraction system.

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Debunk
Nov 24, 2020 10:17 am
Lucky88X
Lucky88X
8 November 2020

New Build - Ducted Refrigerated OR R/c Multi Splits OR R/c D

New Build - Ducted Refrigerated OR R/c Multi Splits OR R/c D
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Hey Mate, So sorry I was a bit away from all home forums as we had some issues with land settlement etc. Long story short we didn't go ahead with Boutique!! Their…

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Lucky88X
Nov 08, 2020 1:10 pm
Firstbuild20
Firstbuild20
30 October 2020

York 26kw 3-phase Inverter Reverse Cycle Ducted system

York 26kw 3-phase Inverter Reverse Cycle Ducted system

Thanks. I will ring York/Bonaire to confirm if the unit can run 2 control units with this system.

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Firstbuild20
Oct 30, 2020 5:17 pm

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