Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
Insulation ideas for new home?I found the reflective film has been great and problem free for keeping the heat out in summer. For keeping the heat in during winter Just shut… stadt ducted gas heatingThis company is no longer running.
I had same ducted heating plus add on cooling. I am looking to replace with Braemar ducted heating. But still searching! Yet another insulation question...I suspect that R3.5 batts together with the other elements of the structure. ie Roof & ceilings, or walls will give you a total R value around 4.1 Brivis gas control unitSilly question but have you called Brivis? If they no longer supply they should be able to recommend a third party controller Brivis buffalo not workingService call I would say. Sounds like the ignition is not working - play it safe around gas and ignition. Condensation on Split System PipesAgree with dymonite - the pipes should be insulated regardless (if it is a very old installation it probably isn't)
Am curious as to whether this 'split' system is wall… Heating and CoolingPoint to note: Whilst refrigerated heating is 3 times more efficient (amount of energy in vs out) it is still more expensive!
Compare the amount of gas used vs electricity… Hydronic Heating - what cooling?Ahh thanks! - I thought it was just a comment.
Have heard of and researched solar cooling - becoming "kind of" kniwn in Oz but I am yet to be convinced for proper… which system is better value ?Just something I found in my travels. I know brivis arent rated anywhere near the actron but they too use Copeland scroll compressors( the old… Brivis versus BraemarThanks MagicMuppetMan, yes changing the duct over seems the easiest solution, I'll need to dig a bit of a ditch under the house for the cross-over as clearance is an… Wet back: can you fit to fireplace inserts?I've ordered a Clean Air medium fireplace insert to place in my brick fireplace; but having some hankering for a wet back as my electric cylinder is about to die and it seems… broaddd started a topic 4 April 2011 ago Getting a new gas meterI'm guessing others haven't been through this experience! It's all worked out now.
Don't bother ringing the new connections, accounts, anything like that. Get in contact… BanjApr 07, 2011 10:59 pm Haier AD602AHEAA air conditioner ReviewsHi All. I'm getting the Haier AD602AHEAA Reverse Cycle Ducted Air Conditioner installed into my house (when it's built) and was just looking for any reviews from ppl who… Insulation installers in Melbourne?Yep, it seems every reputable insulation installer has been mentioned in this thread 
Surely there has to be one or two out there that won't cause my house to burn down!! Air conditioning and heating - What type?its Ok if you like evaporative cooling I don't like it.
You can find threads here on the plusses and the minus.
With my house I went for the ducted heating only but… Position of ventsWe've got ducted reverse cycle and vents are placed to maximise the air circulation in the room. As others have already mentioned if the vents are to close to the door… zoned heatingOur house will be about 30 squares. We are building with a volume builder
The commonly used areas will be 3 bedrooms (the 4th will be used as an internal shed - so it has… lastone started a topic 18 April 2011 ago Would you buy a house without a gas point?Thanks for the responses. In the end we have elected not to install the gas point in the living area during the build, but instead to do it after handover. We will have a… avion replied 19 April 2011 ago avionApr 19, 2011 11:14 am E-Bay InsulationUgh What have i done!!!! I decided to clean out the roof space today. 100 years of dust, old glasswood batts and 4 hours later and i got the eqivalent of one room done.… sceen7 replied 22 April 2011 ago Honeywell ThermostatsHey,
Our new house has a bog standard on/off/temp thermostat for ducted heating, and the same for the evap cooling (both Bonaire systems). Has anyone had any experience… ssvetec started a topic 23 April 2011 ago Brivis Or Braemar?The guy is telling you crap you should be going 3 zones with 3 spectrolinks so then you don't need a common zone
Most efficent why togo is by… jymmit replied 28 April 2011 ago kytonApr 30, 2011 8:28 pm Hydronic heating melbourneIm looking around now to see if there are any condenser type boilers on the market. I have just bought a Rinnai enviro model hot water heater… PAYNEMay 09, 2011 4:03 pm Advise on Sarking Retro-fitHi A Ryder
Thanks for sharing. Sad in this day and age that they scrimp on such an energy saving feature 
Cheers, Question about zoningBy first floor you mean ground floor??
Double storeys are always harder to heat and cool. However You should look at getting 2 Networker controllers. Like this in heating… B STAR replied 13 May 2011 ago Polystyrene insulationHey Sarah,
I just spent the better part of last week under the house fitting the expol polystyrene sheets to the underside of our floor. We couldn't be happier with the… dpf replied 21 May 2011 ago Cost of ducted heating changeoverHave they warranted their opinions on the Brivis product? 5.8 star industry leading high efficiency systems is far from 'outdated'.
Pricing… Brad75 replied 26 May 2011 ago gas ducted heating / reverse cycle airconThe ever evolving question - which way to go....
Many, many options guys. Pick your priority (heat / cool or both) choose how much of your house you want to run at once… Electric Oil heater and laminate floorsIn my opinion oil heaters generally have a low ambient heat - slow to heat the room and you can still touch it. If you can actually touch it without getting burnt you are… 3-phase air con on single phase poweracrebuild1
You are fine with single phase on three but see if you can get a 3 phase unit of the same capacity you will be better off - capacity required?
As was previously… Bit of a challenging problem...How about a bulkhead / dropped ceiling...? Simply running running along the corridor allowing ducts to transfer air
Cannot see your ceiling heights but… Pot Belly StovesSo long it is flued outside, you should be fine.
"Not an expert" just my opinon
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