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grinder
grinder
20 May 2018

Variotherm Wall Heating/Cooling

Variotherm Wall Heating/Cooling

If you are looking for heating/cooling systems which can be built into the walls and ceilings then you must contact Panhandleheatingandair.

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grinder
May 20, 2018 10:12 am
grinder

One or two may recall an earlier thread of mine, , on designing your own home. Been in 3 months now and everything is working well. Part of the reason for going 2 storey…

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Harpies
May 13, 2018 7:57 pm
grinder
grinder
13 May 2018

Closing out Air Vents

Closing out Air Vents

Yes but as you modifyyour environment you also have to think how i will affect you. Nothis is for ever

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grinder
May 13, 2018 3:55 pm
grinder
grinder
grinder
13 May 2018

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Daikin’s and type air conditioning systems offer superior performance, energy-efficiency, and comfort in stylish solutions conforming to all interior spaces and…

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grinder
May 13, 2018 3:43 pm
grinder
Hfranco2018
Hfranco2018
10 May 2018

Installing Fans and putting Split AC

Installing Fans and putting Split AC

Iit’s definitely cheaper to use just your ceiling fan versus your mini split air conditioner. But we know that utilizing only a ceiling fan would still make it…

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Hfranco2018
May 10, 2018 2:31 am
Hfranco2018
alexp79
alexp79
10 May 2018

To have gas or electricity ducted heating !!

To have gas or electricity ducted heating !!

Moreover, you can also have ducted mini-splits, if you really want.

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alexp79
May 10, 2018 12:59 am
Hfranco2018
Hfranco2018
9 May 2018

Daikin ducted aircon playing up

Daikin ducted aircon playing up

Do you have user manual? if you don't have it The best advice is contact Daikin technical support.

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Hfranco2018
May 09, 2018 7:38 am
Hfranco2018
Bels
Bels
5 May 2018

Temp control for wine room

Temp control for wine room

What you require is borderline outside the envelop what a split system for air conditioning is designed for. You may be better off using a dedicated wine cellar cooler…

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Bels
May 05, 2018 8:54 pm
Hfranco2018
Hfranco2018
3 May 2018

"Midea" air conditioners - any good?

"Midea" air conditioners - any good?

I highly recommend Midea Systems! Midea is currently the worlds number 1 brand of air treatment products, air conditioners, heat pumps, window and portable air coolers.…

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Hfranco2018
May 03, 2018 7:22 am
Hfranco2018
Bels
Bels
2 May 2018

Split Systems

Split Systems

We work in metric here in Australia mate... not everyone is going to be able to convert on the cuff. Wow you troll up a thread from 4 years ago, I'm sure the OP has has…

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Bels
May 02, 2018 10:06 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
27 April 2018

ACTRON Air-conditioning Upgrade

ACTRON Air-conditioning Upgrade

Although I had no so much about ac information.I also searching for the same information. I could not understand that the solution process.If I contact service center…

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IamSAM
Apr 27, 2018 4:02 pm
IamSAM
Entilzha
Entilzha
24 April 2018

Passive shading NW Facing glass doors

Passive shading NW Facing glass doors

Thanks. ill look at as many options as i can - plenty of time before next summer - will see how it goes through winter first to get a feel of winter light and warmth from…

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Entilzha
Apr 24, 2018 10:31 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 April 2018

Braemar has ducted heater issue

Braemar has ducted heater issue

Have you approached Braemer - or the person who did the job ?

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Saint Mike
Apr 24, 2018 9:42 am
Saint Mike
Bels
Bels
17 April 2018

When should the warranty of heating start counting ?

When should the warranty of heating start counting ?

Unless you had absolute junk equipment installed by the most incompetent installers with no idea between them and the system hasn't worked from day dot, what's to say that…

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Bels
Apr 17, 2018 10:28 pm
DamNita
DamNita
9 April 2018

Hot Water - Dux Solar Gas Boosted

Hot Water - Dux Solar Gas Boosted

Thank you so much! I appreciate your advice.

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DamNita
Apr 09, 2018 1:17 pm
DamNita
Sergey
Sergey
8 April 2018

Ventilation in bedrooms with dual glazed windows

Ventilation in bedrooms with dual glazed windows
1, 2, 3

ERV in every room would be nice. I don't have ducted A.C. yet, so anything I will add is expensive. Plan is to put ducted air conditioning with an addition of in wall ERV…

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Sergey
Apr 08, 2018 10:19 am
Bels
Bels
20 March 2018

Air flow from the vent when the zone is OFF

Air flow from the vent when the zone is OFF

There's nothing wrong with the method of control of your system. The air supplied to the active zones still returns through the common return air intake and sensed by the…

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Bels
Mar 19, 2018 11:23 pm
Bels
Bels
16 March 2018

Heating Ducting routing through alfresco

Heating Ducting routing through alfresco

It doesn't really make that much of a difference as your duct work is insulated anyways. If it bothers you that much just get the alfresco ceiling insulated and same with garage.

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Bels
Mar 16, 2018 10:30 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
20 February 2018

anticon vs polyair unicell

anticon vs polyair unicell

Being around the same price per m2 which product would be best for keeping heat out of an unlined colorbond walls and roof shed under construction.Noise not being a factor.?

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oldchippy
Feb 20, 2018 11:36 am
ddarroch
ddarroch
12 February 2018

Energy Recovery Systems

Energy Recovery Systems

8.5K quote I think you should pay a market survey searching for quotation from different providers. I would recommend you comparing the quotes then making a decision would…

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ddarroch
Feb 12, 2018 4:51 pm
djb21au
djb21au
7 February 2018

Melbourne Evaporative Cooling or do we Upgrade?

Melbourne Evaporative Cooling or do we Upgrade?

Just to round this off, today it is a dry 37° in Melbourne at 5pm (13% humidity). Inside our house with the evap cooling working at about 70% it is 25° in the living…

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djb21au
Feb 07, 2018 4:20 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
6 February 2018

Actron ducted ac efficiency

Actron ducted ac efficiency

from the 260 sqm exclude non aircon areas like Garage, bathrooms, laundry etc..

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IamSAM
Feb 06, 2018 3:37 pm
IamSAM
edrenaline
edrenaline
30 January 2018

Ducted aircon after handover? Single story house

Ducted aircon after handover? Single story house

Hi all, I'm planning to have a ducted reverse cycle A/c installed in my home (construction to start in June/July). The problem is, the builder provides gas ducted heating…

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edrenaline
Jan 30, 2018 1:01 pm
alexp79
alexp79
29 January 2018

Airflow in the Tropics

Airflow in the Tropics

Changing the spark plugs isn't going to solve the problem of a flat tyre If getting the heat out is the primary objective then that's what you do. You might want to try

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alexp79
Jan 29, 2018 4:11 pm
Bels
Bels
28 January 2018

100kg air conditioner on Colorbond roof?

100kg air conditioner on Colorbond roof?

I think it's alright, my aircon was installed the same way. I'd like to install it myself, but I was afraid that I could break sth

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Bels
Jan 28, 2018 9:10 pm
bashworth
bashworth
27 January 2018

Heating for LPG

Heating for LPG

LPG is the most expensive form of heating I have come across. Some years ago we rented a house with LPG heating. After one winter we went to the landlord and offered to…

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bashworth
Jan 27, 2018 6:37 pm
bashworth
alexp79
alexp79
23 January 2018

Sisalation required on new build

Sisalation required on new build

Better to have it, especially for northern and western walls where reflective insulation will be most effective. In addition to reflective insulation, sisalation also…

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alexp79
Jan 23, 2018 8:29 pm
Sergey
Sergey
22 January 2018

Do I need ceiling/wall vents?

Do I need ceiling/wall vents?

Hello When I was building a house, I have asked the builder to provision for a cavity for a gas fireplace. Do not know if because of that, but builder created 2 ceiling…

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Sergey
Jan 22, 2018 5:44 pm
Searching4 knowledge
Searching4 knowledge
20 January 2018

Refridgeration Mechanic Help needed please.

Refridgeration Mechanic Help needed please.

Can you suggest me any reliable air duct cleaning services?

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Searching4 knowledge
Jan 20, 2018 11:53 am
Searching4 knowledge
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PJT318
Jan 13, 2018 8:02 am
PJT318
AJW
AJW
27 December 2017

Ducted: Gas Heating vs RC Aircon vs Gas+Addon Cooling

Ducted: Gas Heating vs RC Aircon vs Gas+Addon Cooling

I have a 14KW ducted Daikin and no great noise issues. Neighbours have an even bigger unit (18 or 20) and again no noise issues, especially as theirs blows up.

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AJW
Dec 27, 2017 4:17 pm
TullyRiver
TullyRiver
21 December 2017

Insulation, wiring and air circulation - old house

Insulation, wiring and air circulation - old house

Hi all pro's (of which I am not...), Apologies if I've posted this to the incorrect forum section as it covers a few different areas, please feel free to move etc…

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TullyRiver
Dec 20, 2017 11:25 pm
Bels
Bels
20 December 2017

Brivis intermittently drains water

Brivis intermittently drains water

Call a service technician.

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Bels
Dec 20, 2017 10:14 pm
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becmm
Dec 10, 2017 3:50 am
bg100
bg100
7 December 2017

Evaporative cooling

Evaporative cooling

The evaporative cooling effect only works well in dry air, therefore any humid areas i.e the coastal fringe are not ideal. It is why evap units are found west of the…

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bg100
Dec 07, 2017 9:33 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
6 December 2017

Ceiling fan with light recs

Ceiling fan with light recs

A good way is to visit a store at check out the fittings. There is so much option and price range too. The economy brand is MERCATOR while HUNTER is premium. The features…

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IamSAM
Dec 06, 2017 3:35 pm
IamSAM
Jane Wilson
Jane Wilson
5 December 2017

Air-conditioned

Air-conditioned

Hi We noticed that the air-con ducts have been installed very closed to the fan light. We are not happy with the resresults and we think the ducts should have been…

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Jane Wilson
Dec 05, 2017 8:54 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
3 December 2017

Are all insulations made equal?

Are all insulations made equal?

The R-rating is certified, so there should be no difference in thermal performance of two brands with the same rating. Longevity might be a different issue and it might be…

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arcadelt
Dec 03, 2017 7:46 pm
parawolf
parawolf
30 November 2017

(MEL) Retrofit of inverter AC system

(MEL) Retrofit of inverter AC system

So got a second quote - basically the same fit out, but a 12.5kW Mitsubishi Electric System vs the 14kW (13.5?) above. But the rough quote after property inspection, was…

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parawolf
Nov 30, 2017 8:25 am
alexp79
alexp79
29 November 2017

Insulation Installation guidlines

Insulation Installation guidlines

Depends on what type of insulation you are using. For glasswool type, I guess the most efficient installation would be via blow-in (e.g. check Jet Stream MAX by Knauf),…

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alexp79
Nov 28, 2017 11:41 pm
brucefil2011
brucefil2011
12 November 2017

Insulation Rating vs Whirly-birds

Insulation Rating vs Whirly-birds

look up odyssey see more at hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com

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brucefil2011
Nov 12, 2017 10:13 am
reno_nomad
reno_nomad
27 October 2017

Cooling a two-storey house with a skillion roof

Cooling a two-storey house with a skillion roof

Thank you for the link. Very informative. I might even give them a call to see if they have a rep locally who could come and provide some advice. Thanks again!

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reno_nomad
Oct 27, 2017 9:01 am
Joker
Joker
18 October 2017

Daikin and Escea: Some Advice, and a plea for help

Daikin and Escea: Some Advice, and a plea for help

Ring escea to get a few names, or get a name from a retail business.

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Joker
Oct 18, 2017 10:29 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
18 October 2017

Opinion hydronic slab heating with engineered floorboards

Opinion hydronic slab heating with engineered floorboards

Most Australian builders have no experience with hydronic heating, full stop!

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arcadelt
Oct 18, 2017 9:01 pm
SharonC
SharonC
16 October 2017

Recommended Daikin Installers Perth

Recommended Daikin Installers Perth

We are looking at putting a Daikin reverse cycle ducted air conditioner in our house in Perth, hills area. Any recommendations of good quality installers? Thanks.

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SharonC
Oct 15, 2017 11:12 pm
Waigo
Waigo
10 October 2017

Air conditioning - upgrade from classic to Ultra Air ESP Plu

Air conditioning - upgrade from classic to Ultra Air ESP Plu

I am using 3 Phase but my house needs a 23kw unit so that size only comes in 3 Phase. 3 Phase power will give you more power to the house which is good if you require it.

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Waigo
Oct 10, 2017 9:32 pm
Waigo
danevechild
danevechild
9 October 2017

Bolton

Bolton

Hi newhome17, We got the builder to put it in. They have got separate wiring for the ceiling fans.

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danevechild
Oct 09, 2017 7:56 am
RTJE
RTJE
3 October 2017

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Which 14kw ducted air conditioning unit does Coral Homes install and is it worth the cost.

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RTJE
Oct 03, 2017 4:12 pm
Lurgen
Lurgen
2 October 2017

Soundproofing question

Soundproofing question

Replacing those doors with proper solid-core units that seal well around the edges is an absolute must - our last place had fantastic insulation and soundproofing but was…

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Lurgen
Oct 02, 2017 12:22 pm
Lurgen
CC1987
CC1987
28 September 2017

Anticon Installation - after colourbond roof is installed

Anticon Installation - after colourbond roof is installed

Awesome, so its ok to reuse the sheets then! Thanks! Another question I have is, the ceilings are scheduled to go in tomorrow and i think the anticon will be installed…

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CC1987
Sep 28, 2017 10:24 pm

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