Heating, Cooling & Insulation AU 
Air conditioning placementIf space is limited you may have issues, roof mounting may be the go and should not cost too much more if they are small units. Like mentioned the issue is the hot air… BJ88 replied 6 September 2014 ago BJ88Sep 06, 2014 11:37 pm improving seal for louvresHi everyone
Sadly I have purchased less than great louvres which dont seal very tightly when closed - letting in /out air.
I have heard that there might be a product -… sappel started a topic 31 August 2014 ago Electric under-floating-floor heatingMcarthur,
For timber floors, there should be a floor temperature sensor that limits the timber temperature to 27deg C.
That value is based on the timber flooring being… Which Aircon?We have Actron. Great unit. Agree with Joker. More flexible than any other A/c. Downside is they cost more.
A lot of posts on here about Daikin Vs Actron. Just do a search. Hot Water SystemThanks people - Perth had a huge hailstorm in 2010 and there was alot of damage to houses and cars, Hubby and I were made homeless due to the flood damage in our flat. So… namzAug 20, 2014 11:52 pm Aggressive Insulation Installer...Its an industry that seems to attract some less than ethical operators (of course there are some fantastic companies out there too). We've had similar issues, as have… Zoned Controlled SystemsHi Hagar,
Based on my experience (as a HVAC engineer), a zone system should have a thermostat in each zone but some contractors will install a single sensor near the… sound, thermal and ventilationRoofer suggests we vent to outside but we don't want heat and sound bridges so is there something similar to what we have that can vent to outside when on… JokerJul 28, 2014 10:46 pm JokerJul 28, 2014 10:38 pm Brivis Controller problemsHi all, the answer to the problem....all the problems including the fan speeding up was solved when the unit failed completely Jan 2014, middle of the hottest day on… Rusty fan blades on ActronAir A/C unitI agree with Bels to some degree. The unit will still function no problems, but you will loose some minor efficiency. Why? Well because the corrosion will cause extra drag… Crazyk replied 21 July 2014 ago R7 battNo I'm not talking about squashing it but putting a 3.5 ontop of a 3.5.
As soon as you compress you loose efficiency. The air gap gives you the insulating properties so… Crazyk replied 21 July 2014 ago Central heatingIf you get a service done to the unit you can ask the service tech to turn the fan speed down so that you dont feel the air when you sit under the vent if you choose to… sheppo replied 20 July 2014 ago Cheapest time of the year to get A/CNow is a good time when they are quieter.
Also the manufacturers like Panasonic and Fujitsu are giving cash back at the moment (and every winter).
Panasonic, Fujistsu… JB1 replied 18 July 2014 ago R4.0 Insulation BattsCurrently got a quote from a builder.
For a single storey 250 sqm living area they ask.
R2.5 to R4.0 upgrade price 2,900
R2.5 to R6.0… PulpoJun 29, 2014 1:37 pm Hydronic heating and bamboo floorsHi,
We had a similar issue when we owner built our house in SA. We had the conflicting requirements of wanting timber flooring but also under-floor heating (UFH). After… jaysea replied 25 June 2014 ago Cooling advice for a 40Sq housewhy do you say that IceMan. I Prefer not to put it on until I need it. My home doesnt get hot until 3 pm somedays. By that time I have hopefully exported some electricity… B STAR replied 17 June 2014 ago InsulationInsulation in the roof is the best. blinds would be a big help also and an exhaust fan to help in circulation of air.If its summer i use humidifier to keep the place moist… Insulation upgrade or add sarkingHi PHL
I'm in Vic.
Our summers are brutal so I'm more thinking that I want the sarking to help during summer.
The trade off is that Vic is considered cold climate so… Crazyk replied 12 May 2014 ago You have to look how well the rest of your house is insulated ( as I mentioned earlier ) bearing in mind that only 10-20% of heat escaping will be through the… Query about air con EER / COP ratingsI am looking at purchasing a 12.5kw ducted inverter air con. At first I was considering a Panasonic unit, which has an EER and COP rating of 3.21 and 3.37… wixy started a topic 5 May 2014 ago wixyMay 05, 2014 11:42 pm Under Floor heating Costs and OptionsHmmmm ok our boiler runs for about four hours a day give or take. Its controlled by a thermostat timer, coming on at about 6am till 830am and again at around 5pm till… Attic insulation floorThat will all help ( as far as a cheap DIY solution goes ) but make sure you try and eliminate any gaps in the insulation - 5% gaps in insulation makes it 50% less… AvaGMay 03, 2014 12:48 am Sarking costs for colorbond roofI am currently building my house as an owner builder.
For a 200m2 roof, a 75mm thermal blanket cost me $1,500.
This is required to meet new Building Code of Australia… ActronAir ESP+ Install ManualOnce a new controller or sensor has been installed the installer will need to assign which zones will use which sensor.
It is not the last… Fridgy replied 23 April 2014 ago Hi Guys,
I have Nobo Heating Wall panels installed throughout my house. Most of them have their own thermostat and timers which I s good but there are two slimline panels… reflective foil wall wrap aroundHi all, we are owner building double storey home, is reflective foil wall wrap recommended? As we will be installing wall bats.
Many…
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