Heating, Cooling & Insulation
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ceiling fans with raked ceilingsI wouldn't worry about the ceiling as most new fans come with an adapter that will work with the ceiling. I would just make sure that you take your time with the assembly… Removing olf Evaporative air con. Hard?I would like to install a second hand evap cooler to replace my old one, which is starting to breakdown constantly.
Has anyone done this? How much work is involved in… toc started a topic 20 November 2010 ago TheOKNov 21, 2010 12:22 am Fireplace - ethanol basedI think for looks they're a great alternative to an 8k (plus surrounds) built in- then again the 8k one we're looking at having doesn't have enough heat output for out… Any recommended installers in Perth?I'd go for something with room temperature control rather than the entire system personally. We had a daikin and the uneven cooling was annoying (although going from the… TrishNov 26, 2010 7:21 pm Removing old Evaporative air con. Hard?as long as the dropper that the air con is sitting on is in good cond it is very easy to do. But older air con dropper sizes are different to modern ones. you may need to… Bonaire Integra VSM 65For a 28 sq house, that model of Bonaire evaporative would be too small and would run over it's capacity. Did you check the VSL75 model for bigger houses? Ceiling fan brands ventairAnyone had any experience with ventair ceiling fans? They are about $50-$80 cheaper per fan compared with the hunter pacifics. They do a 304 stainless for under $200 and… CeebsNov 29, 2010 8:23 pm Actron - ESP/ESP Plus - Run/Upfront CostTo go to an ESP+ there can not be any constant zones. There must be a zone motor on everything.
To rectify sensing problems extra sensors can be fitted.
Actron Air are… Fridgy replied 8 December 2010 ago Removal & Reinstalling Solar Hot Water SystemWe have installed solar hot water system (3 panels) only begining of last year. Due to change of family circumstances, we are knocking down our existing single storey… carlo started a topic 10 December 2010 ago carloDec 10, 2010 3:49 pm masonary fireplacesSounds like a great idea. I'm sure that spot would be a popular place. I love the idea of an internal chimney wall to keep all the heat inside.
The masonry heaters have… Tears in wall sarking - problem?Don't say they forgot or imply they won't do it. Just mention 'that I can see that your brickie ran out of time fixing that sarking' or ask 'when do you think is the best… Wall-wrap/sarkingFoil in wall keeps house cooler in summer. It also provides a vapour seal so air movement is reduced and improves function of batts in winter. It also prevents… LungyDec 15, 2010 11:18 pm Removal & re-installing split system a/cIt wouldn't be worth it for a 7 yr old LG. By the time you pay someone to remove and re-install it, fix up the wall etc I'd say you could get a new one installed for the… piscean replied 18 December 2010 ago Improving roof insulationDymonite
So your saying stay away from hips so not to disturb appox 1 metre ,stay 3 coures from top ridges
Thats a complete waste of time and a mission in its self… Portable air con's?Don't waste you're time on the consumer ones you can get at HN and BL. These are the only ones that really work, have used them many times to cool computer rooms when the… gpierce replied 30 December 2010 ago J & CDec 30, 2010 7:25 pm J & CDec 30, 2010 7:26 pm ducting heat around the houseNot sure whether you are planning open fires or woodheaters.
For open fires with a brick chimney just make sure the brickwork is good quality and exposed on the upper… Zoning advice for air conditioning my homeAs dymonite has explained inverter or digital scroll units (as Actron utilises) varies the output of the compressor to reduce energy costs by reducing input/output power… Daikin Hybrid Wall Mounted....Temp control on wall mounted (Infra Red control) is via return air temp.
I'd go inverter any day.
Noise I cannot advise on but look at sound power levels NOT sound… Gas fireplace installer needed, AdelaideCan anyone recommend a builder that could construct a "zero clearance" box (made of gyprock) for our gas fireplace? Finding such a person becomes almost impossible. We are… Brenchik started a topic 7 January 2011 ago Which R value insulation for Sydney?Bear in mind how they measured the floor area. If they have measured around the external part of your house they will need less batts thn actually required.
Years and… Heat reduction treatments for windowscleo,
As dymonite has mentioned, you need to stop direct sunlight hitting your windows in the first place. You see a lot of units these days with sliding shutters, if you… Casa2 replied 11 January 2011 ago Casa2Jan 11, 2011 8:59 am Ventilation between roomsRE air in air out from dymonite69
I don't use a dryer anymore! Have gone back to the old clothes horse (am blessed with north facing rooms that help drying) So moisture…
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