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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 November 2014

Home Ventilation Systems

Home Ventilation Systems

Well I'll do my Best with developing the App and I dont know if I'll be able to simplify the presentations to the standard you have referenced above (That is without…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 08, 2014 9:02 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Stewie D
Stewie D
6 November 2014

LPG

LPG

This thread is in the general discussion dept with a few comments. viewtopic.php?f=1&p=1261665#p1261665 Stewie

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Stewie D
Nov 06, 2014 4:29 pm
Bels
Bels
1 November 2014

Gas fireplace - paint peeling inside - 3yr old

Gas fireplace - paint peeling inside - 3yr old

If you feel that the paint peeling i a design defect, you could contact Consumer Affairs or office of Fair Trading in your state.

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Bels
Nov 01, 2014 8:33 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
11 October 2014

Is brivis air con a good brand

Is brivis air con a good brand

We have brivis ducted ac 18kw on a 24 sq living house works great but i would think it would struggle on a 36 sq i would go the biggest possible. All brivis ac is made by…

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kassan1973
Oct 11, 2014 6:11 pm
gazae86
gazae86
29 September 2014

Retro SoundProofing Roof

Retro SoundProofing Roof

Are the windows facing the direction of the highway double glazed? I agree with the previous comment that its possibly the glass letting the sound through. Gaz

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gazae86
Sep 29, 2014 12:45 pm
gazae86
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
12 September 2014

Type of Heating

Type of Heating

We fit a standard gas ducted heating to all our homes and it is very effective and cost friendly. Split systems are another alternative but very heavy on the…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 12, 2014 1:38 pm
Berstan Homes
jj1
jj1
12 September 2014

Gas vs Electric Heating

Gas vs Electric Heating
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Yes, I think along similar lines knowing what I know now. -Nat gas does have advantages I guess, like BBQ's without having to take the bottle to the servo to refill ,…

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jj1
Sep 12, 2014 8:38 am
sappel
sappel
31 August 2014

improving seal for louvres

improving seal for louvres

Hi everyone Sadly I have purchased less than great louvres which dont seal very tightly when closed - letting in /out air. I have heard that there might be a product -…

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sappel
Aug 31, 2014 9:05 pm
yvonneh
yvonneh
28 July 2014

Adding more zones

Adding more zones

Thanks for the…

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yvonneh
Jul 28, 2014 4:24 pm
bounderee
bounderee
25 July 2014

Brivis Controller problems

Brivis Controller problems

Hi all, the answer to the problem....all the problems including the fan speeding up was solved when the unit failed completely Jan 2014, middle of the hottest day on…

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bounderee
Jul 25, 2014 8:05 pm
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
21 July 2014

Wood fireplace in the hunter valley/newcastle

Wood fireplace in the hunter valley/newcastle

I'm in the Central Tablelands but found a Dixon heating in Albion Park to be the most helpful and cheapest in NSW even after freight. Their website isn't great but if you…

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mrssnowden
Jul 21, 2014 3:26 pm
Bels
Bels
13 July 2014

Is this part the Ducted A/C zone damper control?

Is this part the Ducted A/C zone damper control?

From your little thumbnail size picture it's hard to see but potentially yes. It would be a throwaway item that would need to be replaced as it's not economical sense to…

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Bels
Jul 13, 2014 4:53 pm
MR2
MR2
8 July 2014

Anyone building with Wisdom upgrade their air conditioning?

Anyone building with Wisdom upgrade their air conditioning?

Yeah we did too did not get on with the aircon guys too well, they left a dogs breakfast in the roof too.

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MR2
Jul 08, 2014 7:04 am
MR2
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crintonn
Jun 12, 2014 9:00 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
30 May 2014

Heating/Cooling and solar 101 - for Canberra region

Heating/Cooling and solar 101 - for Canberra region

CO2 heat pumps (such as Siddons & Sanden) are said to perform much, much better than other heat pumps. I believe they don't ice up, & have COP's (efficiencies) which are…

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ddarroch
May 30, 2014 7:36 pm
tamarind
tamarind
30 May 2014

Insulation

Insulation

Insulation in the roof is the best. blinds would be a big help also and an exhaust fan to help in circulation of air.If its summer i use humidifier to keep the place moist…

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tamarind
May 30, 2014 4:25 pm
tamarind
V1SHRNZ
V1SHRNZ
20 May 2014

Daikin ducted aircon 293 m2

Daikin ducted aircon 293 m2

Hi gav89z I am in the same predicament with the same two units. Which way are you deciding?

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V1SHRNZ
May 20, 2014 10:03 pm
V1SHRNZ
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AvaG
May 02, 2014 11:48 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
2 May 2014

selecting insulation PinkBats, Bradford, Earthwool

selecting insulation PinkBats, Bradford, Earthwool

I'm looking to get an installed price for my 32 sq home in melb. Any recommendations of good reasonable installers? What prices are you guys being quoted for what size house?

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Crazyk
May 02, 2014 6:53 pm
Crazyk
ausdesign
ausdesign
9 April 2014

reflective foil wall wrap around

reflective foil wall wrap around

Hi all, we are owner building double storey home, is reflective foil wall wrap recommended? As we will be installing wall bats. Many…

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ausdesign
Apr 09, 2014 6:01 pm
ausdesign
bashworth
bashworth
23 March 2014

exposed west facing wall

exposed west facing wall

This describes what I have done with West Facing windows http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/sha ... g-windows/

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bashworth
Mar 23, 2014 12:11 pm
bashworth
MaxG
MaxG
20 March 2014

hydronic floor heating - what do you know??

hydronic floor heating - what do you know??

I am planning to install hydronic heating. I understand how it works; have enjoyed it for many years in Germany, and simply love it. There are a few things that need to be…

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MaxG
Mar 20, 2014 8:11 pm
jj1
jj1
14 February 2014

Ducted Air Conditioning Zoning

Ducted Air Conditioning Zoning

Hi Mercthunder, We have 2 storey with Actron 4 zones (2 up,2 down). We can run 1 zone no problems. Zoning with 3 vents, 2 vents, 3 vents & 2 vents The only thing I…

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jj1
Feb 14, 2014 9:59 am
Charlotte1
Charlotte1
11 February 2014

Lucci fans

Lucci fans

That's reassuring that you were able to get the problem solved! I'm in the process of waiting to hear from the electrician so hoping it will be as smooth as you found it…

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Charlotte1
Feb 11, 2014 9:36 am
jj1
jj1
18 January 2014

Recommend me a Ducted Air con - Central Coast NSW

Recommend me a Ducted Air con - Central Coast NSW

hi mb21, we had an Actron system installed in our place during the build, which we arranged through the coy doing the electrics. Seemed a logical way for the left hand…

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jj1
Jan 18, 2014 1:44 pm
Lex
Lex
17 January 2014

Has anyone noticed a dramatic increase in electricity usage?

Has anyone noticed a dramatic increase in electricity usage?
1, 2

I guess there is no way to tell for sure unless I start really investigating this, getting some equipment and doing some measurements etc :( ... I was hoping that there…

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Lex
Jan 17, 2014 9:47 pm
Lex
AJW
AJW
15 January 2014

Is brivis air con good

Is brivis air con good

Yes and no, as I said Brivis got their…

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AJW
Jan 15, 2014 7:27 pm
bpratt
bpratt
5 January 2014

Rural (no natural gas) heating and cooling options- pls help

Rural (no natural gas) heating and cooling options- pls help

Personally I'd be going for multiple reverse cycle split systems, particulary as you mention you are looking at going offgrid in the future (look at LiFePo4 lithium iron…

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bpratt
Jan 05, 2014 8:53 pm
nicephotog
nicephotog
17 December 2013

Phase change Insulation

Phase change Insulation

Just ordinary "state" change as to solid liquid gas. Different, but it sounds a bit risky for the material.

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nicephotog
Dec 17, 2013 10:18 am
adgn
adgn
1 December 2013

Daikin v actron

Daikin v actron

What is the difference between the ESP Platinum and the older Plus/Ultima units?

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adgn
Dec 01, 2013 11:28 am
Aus Home Insulation
Aus Home Insulation
19 November 2013

SuperQuilt insulation

SuperQuilt insulation

Hi from Aus Home Insulation. We are just new to Homeone and would like to introduce ourselves. Aus Home Insulation are the only suppliers in Australia of SuperQuilt, the…

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Aus Home Insulation
Nov 19, 2013 11:56 am
Aus Home Insulation
Unhappy Heater Buyer
Unhappy Heater Buyer
10 October 2013

Does anyone have a Stovax wood heater??

Does anyone have a Stovax wood heater??

:( :( :( NEVER again! We have a STUDIO 3, it goes out after a short time, really only decorative, DOES NOT HEAT WELL. However, the WORST is that all the bottom fire bricks…

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Unhappy Heater Buyer
Oct 10, 2013 7:19 pm
ddarroch
ddarroch
8 October 2013

Heat-pump - switchable to prefer photovoltaic input?

Heat-pump - switchable to prefer photovoltaic input?

Just bumping an old post, as I've been thinking about the same thing. Forg, did you have any luck getting info on this? Would be great to be using surplus electricity…

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ddarroch
Oct 08, 2013 11:12 am
Lex
Lex
30 September 2013

Can anyone help with this?? Any gas plumbers out there?

Can anyone help with this?? Any gas plumbers out there?

You guys are all right, thanks for your advice ...

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Lex
Sep 30, 2013 11:04 pm
Lex
Bels
Bels
21 September 2013

Spray foam insulation !!!

Spray foam insulation !!!

I've seen it used to some degree in the trade and a mate of mine has had lots to do with it. It's used when retrofitting existing coolrooms especially with fruit growers /…

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Bels
Sep 21, 2013 11:50 pm
hardytt65
hardytt65
18 September 2013

Hot Water System

Hot Water System

I would go for solar, with either electric assist (if those are still allowed?) or gas. At our main residence we have the original solar panels (poorly positioned beneath…

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hardytt65
Sep 18, 2013 11:04 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
16 September 2013

Insulating an existing cement slab

Insulating an existing cement slab

Be careful building the soil up around the perimeter of a slab. You may invalidate the termite proofing in place. It is recommended that all slabs are supposed to have…

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Stewie D
Sep 16, 2013 12:51 pm
octain
octain
14 September 2013

Air conditioning for apartment?

Air conditioning for apartment?

Hi Rayess, Maybe drop us an email at brendan@totalbreeze.com.au. We can help you out with your enquiry

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octain
Sep 14, 2013 7:54 pm
octain
kffarley
kffarley
13 September 2013

How warm is your house?

How warm is your house?

Hi, Would appreciate any info you have, or experience, with Canberra installers of Actron. Thanks, Kerry

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kffarley
Sep 13, 2013 10:19 am
meowsy
meowsy
24 August 2013

Child proofing ducted heating vents

Child proofing ducted heating vents

I dont know of any , but a handy person could screw them in place? Just how agile is this toddler, can she also handle a…

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meowsy
Aug 24, 2013 6:44 pm
meowsy
octain
octain
24 August 2013

ceiling fan with 2.4m high ceilings?

ceiling fan with 2.4m high ceilings?

Honestly, If you put in the timber bladed ceiling fans you should be ok. I've actually put my hand into a metal blade fan on high, by accident. While I wouldn't…

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octain
Aug 24, 2013 6:44 am
octain
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 August 2013

Stop radiant heat on 2 story north brick wall-reflected heat

Stop radiant heat on 2 story north brick wall-reflected heat

You could attach 50-70mm foam to the wall and then acrylic render it for a lightweight solution - paint it whatever suits the rest of your house. Or attach vertical…

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Stewie D
Aug 17, 2013 11:42 pm
Althom
Althom
10 August 2013

316 marine grade stainless steel fan

316 marine grade stainless steel fan

Yep, we bought one of those and it's a good unit. Interestingly enough though the vendor advised that if we installed this outside fan outside that would void the warranty.

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Althom
Aug 10, 2013 10:12 am
Althom
Bels
Bels
3 August 2013

Advice Please - Placement of Sensors for Actron SRV203 ESP?

Advice Please - Placement of Sensors for Actron SRV203 ESP?

Hi Not sure if then sensors you're using are the averaging type but assuming they are, you'd be best to locate them in parts of the house that are going to be most…

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Bels
Aug 03, 2013 10:29 pm
grumblebum54
grumblebum54
3 August 2013

How to choose a split system?

How to choose a split system?

We used this company, they are up your way as well. http://www.globalrez.com.au/

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grumblebum54
Aug 03, 2013 11:59 am
grumblebum54
tezzab
tezzab
21 July 2013

Types of door seal

Types of door seal

An Australian company that designs both types, and a hell of a lot of styles, is http://www.raven.com.au I have used both types, and certain…

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tezzab
Jul 21, 2013 6:47 pm
tezzab
seano
seano
20 July 2013

Flames going out on Gas Log heater

Flames going out on Gas Log heater

Yep. My mother-in-law was confused at first then figured it out. Seemed obvious then! 4 Beta

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seano
Jul 20, 2013 11:01 pm
AJW
AJW
11 July 2013

Ducted Air con wall vent

Ducted Air con wall vent

We have just moved into a house with ducted air conditioning with floor registers in each room. In the living room there is also a large wall…

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AJW
Jul 11, 2013 6:44 pm
johnnoblack
johnnoblack
8 July 2013

Insulation query for a newbie

Insulation query for a newbie

does old insulation from the eaves have to be fully removed and new put it? getting earthwool batts put in the roof and installer/remover said they might not be able to…

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johnnoblack
Jul 08, 2013 6:34 pm

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