Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
remove wood fire?Probably better with a handyman, a builder probably wouldn't waste his/her time with something like that How quiet is reverse cycle inverter systems?Dear all,
considering with building our new house (large 40m2 double storey), to get installed reverse cycle system ( want both refrigerated cooling and heating). We… fox started a topic 13 August 2008 ago heat and glo gas heaterThats sound like a great idea, Antique White is a great colour I used to work with that colour all the time and pretty much any colour would go with it... It always made… MJAB,
We have gone for the advantage air system but as we have yet to get into our house I cannot tell you how good or not it is. I can however say why we chose this… Heat pump water heater50dbi is like a normal voice level.
Solar is much quieter and lots cheaper to run. 
Here is an article on how heat pumps work -… Heating + evap cooling ducts in ceilinghow much bigger? is the evap i didnt get chance to measure up mine last time i did my inspection..
evap is the way to go as they say is 3 cents an hour good for smells… Airconditioning unit sound enclosureI would think that either a company that does extensions, or a brick/block landscaper should do what you want. The building companys probably don't want to deal with it,… gpierce replied 5 September 2008 ago Under floor insulationdust does has some impact on reflective products IMO it's more the movement of air that concerne me with them.
I'm planning on poly batts as they will fit up nice and… Under Floor HeatingAll this is crazy, as in Europe everyone does hydronic but not here in Adelaide.
Why would you?
We have great sun and warmth in… Is this a good price for a BrivisHi, I've just been getting quotes and my quotes are much higher.
Can I have the details for the companies that provided the quotes ?
Cheers! pomeara replied 10 September 2008 ago Hot water syst- NO BURNER FLAMEHi All
Last night due to heavy wind, the hot water system’s lower cover was opened and the burner was having no flame. I restarted it successfully by reading… mmarhala started a topic 23 September 2008 ago colourbond roof and whirlybirdsThe whirlybirds will help to a minor degree in summer - but not much.
and in winter it would be worse. 
Spend the money on a blown in product
rockwool or… Insulation queryDale you might find that due to the 5 star rating requirements, they will automatically upgrade it anyway? But i have read that some members have paid for it as part of… Minimum vents for zoning ducted heating.OK, I've had a good discussion with the Bonaire supplier directly. Yes there really is an issue with having less than 8 ducts on at anyone time. 7 would probably be OK.… Dyson replied 4 October 2008 ago DysonOct 04, 2008 2:21 am solar hot water dilemmaI am surprised that the option of heatpump hot water has not been explored. This really is a low energy option without the complications of… Hydronic Heating
Yes there are additives and I'm not the one who knows what they are. But basically you treat the water and for ever more it is a closed loop system that is heated as the… hydronic heatingGive Branco Boilers a ring 6255 6881 they are located in Queanbeyan, should be able to get you out of trouble.
Cheers Michael paddy replied 15 October 2008 ago paddyOct 15, 2008 9:52 pm Sarking Products/Brands any suggestionWhat is your objective Gagandeep?
ie what do you want to acheive. IMO - sarking up under the roof with sufficient air gap is all you need, plus appropriate R value of… Insulation q'sHi guys
I am very unfamiliar with the whole insulation thing and am looking to build a home with PD...
I was thinking of going up to either;… Sound proofing new internal wallsYou can also get polyester batts like Autex QuietStuf, probably not as good but a nicer product to work with.
Just make sure you get the appropriate thickness for your… Lyn replied 2 November 2008 ago Sun LizardI do know somebody who has installed a sunlizard in a brand new 2 storey home. They are very happy with it but note that they also have double glazing all around and… vooshyp replied 2 November 2008 ago Removal of aircon unitI certainly will. I bags him first though!!
He is coming back to me this week because (yes, it is a silly and not cost effective sentimental idea but. . .) he is… lilian replied 3 November 2008 ago Which is cheaperIs it cheaper to get the builder to make your gas ducted heating a cooling system as well (we were already planning an upgrade to a 4 star… Foam InsulI'm building a new home and am thinking of using one or more different types of foam insulation. What kind of questions do I need to ask when… Ratio of glazing to thermal mass?
I know that sounds a bit technical, but a few of you seem to be well versed in passive solar principles.
I've read elsewhere that it is… metricon housewas reading on a forum to do with sustainability that the star rating is a crock in their opinion. The true energy efficient homes don't rate a… Pebble replied 12 November 2008 ago All that glassMy two cents worth;
There is a little bit more to this topic than just the glass.
House aspect is a major factor
You might find they…
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