Heating, Cooling & Insulation
AU 
indiFeb 01, 2010 12:46 pm Low E or passive solarGood point Dymonite. If the windows are in shade it only stops 77% of what's left, likewise for internal heat losses and cellular blinds. Thanks. MacyFeb 08, 2010 10:12 pm Insulation question1 m2 of uninsulated ceiling lets out as much heat as about 10m2 of insulated ceiling. You can do the rest of the maths yourself.
Insulating… Casa2 replied 10 February 2010 ago Casa2Feb 10, 2010 12:37 pm Add-on CoolingWe are getting add-on cooling
Basically its a cooling unit bolted onto the fan outlet of the heater. The cooling unit is hooked up to the condensor outside, so there is… maxyb replied 16 February 2010 ago maxybFeb 16, 2010 5:26 pm Absolute Nightmare.Our tenants have been fantastic through all of this. There is sheets of plasterboard screwed to the trusses to cover the hole. We offered to put them up in a motel but… Evaporative Cooling PositionHi all,
Does anyone know if the positioning of an evaporative cooling system can effect its efficiency/effectiveness?
For example, if the cooler is located to the north… Evap cooling - where should the water go?Lets Build has come the closest to the answer. However that pipe is probably put there as a vent pipe. In SA it is not legal to discharge it to stormwater (street gutter)… Solar hot water in AdelaideET sellers are always a bit fuzzy about this one.
I have seen it modeled for a Zone 2 district and it worked out FP Solahart 302 3500 kWhr vs ET 30 tube 3800 kWhr of… Heatpump indoor unit and TV placementQuick question - should I be okay wall-mounting an LCD TV above a heat-pump indoor unit? As far as I can see with another one we had they don't actually direct air… taththi started a topic 1 March 2010 ago sisalation on top of ceilingWith ridiculous ideas such as these, its no wonder the insulation industry has had so many house fires.
Down-lights must breath, allowing hot air to escape. If you block… Universal Tile VentilatorWas just wondering if any has any experience with this product?
I guess it acts in the same way as a whirly bird on the roof however utilises convection air flow to… jcif started a topic 3 March 2010 ago jcifMar 03, 2010 10:40 pm TamboMar 07, 2010 3:02 pm Whole House FanCasa2, how long do you have before completion, I would really like to know what you think of the Breeze Power fan, positives negatives… Casa2 replied 7 March 2010 ago Casa2Mar 07, 2010 8:06 pm Confused about heater fluesI am installing a wood heater, but have been told different opinions on choice of flu, everyone seems to have the same opinion on gal pipe,… Design of underfloor heating ductingMy ducted heating doesn't seem to be very effective. A look under the house makes me wonder whether the correct sizes of ducts were used and the layout is what it should… mjw started a topic 14 March 2010 ago Evap cooling and Holland Blinds I never ever fully open our holland blinds, they are either halfway or 3/4 way open. I open the windows every morning and have the cooling on when neccessary. I…
Dynamic Heating and CoolingHi Just wondering if mark from Dynamic Heating and cooling is still around.
Or is there anyone there anyway that has used them recently. borg started a topic 15 March 2010 ago EagerMar 16, 2010 9:42 pm Brivis Buffalo and CDU 18A-9Good, I have asked the builder on several ocassions if it will do the job and he says yes. I will get more independent advise now and ask more questions. Insulating a wraparound roofJust had a phone message today from the real estate agent - Ului dropped a silky oak on the roof. Dunno what's happening now, up to the insurance company. Insulation Batts and NO SarkingFoil is far more effective at blocking summer radiant heat. It acts a barrier unlike batts which merely slow the heat transfer rate. Batts are more effective to stop… Noise level of ducted gas heatingIn our old house we had ducted gas heating installed and it was one of the best things I ever did I love walking into each room knowing it will be the same temp. Our… Recent aircon installation - any recs?Greetings! Old member surfacing from the dead...
Has anyone recently installed an aircon unit/system in the last few months? I'm just looking for some recommendations for… More Harm Than Good?
It was great in winter I could warm myself by gathering around a match stick but in summer we fry. All that glorious… evie replied 31 March 2010 ago evieMar 31, 2010 10:42 pm
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