Heating, Cooling & Insulation
AU
Air conditioner fan vs ceiling fanI do not currently have ceiling fans, and the actual 'cooling' of our evap a/c doesn't work. But we do run it on 'fan only' in summer and it does make a noticeable… 316 marine grade stainless steel fanYep, we bought one of those and it's a good unit. Interestingly enough though the vendor advised that if we installed this outside fan outside that would void the warranty. Althom replied 10 August 2013 ago Heat transferwe have our pure ventilation heat transfer system installed - works really well in taking the chill out of the cold rooms and its controlled by a thermostat - its great to… Zoned ducted heatingAs Lurgen mentions one of the big issues with ducted heating is return air. If the area you are heating is in another room to the return air ducting the system will not be… Replacing a Brivis Network ControllerThank you for the response.
It's hard to find any information on the NC-6 but the box has that clearly marked on it with the brivis part no B022890 and when I spoke to… How do I install sarking to an old house?You won't be able to fit sarking to your walls in the usual way which as you allude to - on the cavity side of the timber frame.
R 2.5 Batts between the timber studs then… Two storey building and Heating/Cooling.Hi
Were you after only cooling in a couple of rooms top and bottom or whole house cooling? Depending on the size of the house and whether you have a void or riser to… Bels replied 6 August 2013 ago BelsAug 06, 2013 11:07 pm Inverter Split System (9.2kw too large??)Hi
You could go with a 9.2kw system though you'll find it'll probably very rarely run at full load (only on 38+ days for example). Being that nearly everything is… Bels replied 3 August 2013 ago BelsAug 03, 2013 10:57 pm BelsAug 03, 2013 10:29 pm Floor heatingHas anyone used the product 'Granicrete' and if so have they ventured into in-floor electric heating? If so how and any other advice on in- floor heating (we only want to… ExsuliteWe've been advised to use it as well. I haven't been able to find many reviews online. Interested in seeing what people think too! Evaporative- how powerful for 21sq home?I know it depends on a few factors, but I was hoping to get an idea of what people think is a reasonable sized evaporative cooling unit for a 21 square home? The last… meowsy started a topic 27 July 2013 ago Thermal MassIf you are going to have a fireplace the more brick the better.
Not as much for soaking up the suns heat but also to even out the heat delivery from the fire. Cooling for a small 2BR TownhouseThey get boiling hot upstairs during summer and are a pain to heat downstairs in the winter! I rented a town house for a few years so was stuck with electric panel… Types of door sealAn Australian company that designs both types, and a hell of a lot of styles, is
http://www.raven.com.au
I have used both types, and certain… tezzab replied 21 July 2013 ago Gas FireplaceThanks Wanderer. Well done. We've been told we can't use that internal wall, because we're double story so it's a bit more complex. We may be able to do a retro fit on the… cinder replied 21 July 2013 ago seanoJul 20, 2013 11:01 pm Ducted Air con wall ventWe have just moved into a house with ducted air conditioning with floor registers in each room.
In the living room there is also a large wall… AJW replied 11 July 2013 ago Air conditioning ducted split?????I wouldn't go to Good Guys or Harvey Norman, unless you can get a really good deal on a system and have a friend or someone to install. Those places do organise… Insulation query for a newbiedoes old insulation from the eaves have to be fully removed and new put it?
getting earthwool batts put in the roof and installer/remover said they might not be able to… Noisy outletYeah, it is the flue. How come it can't be muffled (i.e. if it is a sound like any other surely there are ways to allow the gas to escape without the sound being so loud)? D101 replied 3 July 2013 ago hydronic inslabHi Jaw,
Did you end up going ahead with it - I'm in Sydney chasing quotes for a similar install at the moment. Hydronic Heating - AdelaideHi,
We are about to build in Adelaide and would like to have floor heating. We are hoping to have a polished concrete floor, and I would love to hear how your system has… Recommend A/C installers in AdelaideWow, I'm interested by this....
I wanted ducted gas heating, but having lived with Evaporative cooling in a previous house - would never want it again, so reverse cycle… How to calculate eaves?Bashworth I remember I've previously read some good info on your site. But when I try to access it now, AVG blocks it and says there is a "Blackhole… Best solar hot water systemWe are a local, Perth-based company that specializes in a full range of solar energy services. We install solar hot water systems, solar panels (PV systems) and heat… kexkez replied 19 June 2013 ago Ducted air condition zoningI suppose once it's the right temp it would wouldn't be hard to maintain the temp.
I guess it's like trying to cool a car in a hot day using fresh air rather than… JB1 replied 17 June 2013 ago Wood heating!!!If there is a build-up of soot/creosote on top of the welded-in baffle plate it can block the flue, or reduce the air flow. If the flue has been cleaned from the top, I… Confused...we are
Having approached a recognised National retailer via two of their branches we got two different design reccomendations.
Ducted Gas heating
One system… Advantage Air Gen III touchpadHi. Just wondered if anyone got the access code? My unit sometimes turn on for around 5 seconds randomly via the excess vent. Also it sometimes turn off when it has not… duke replied 11 June 2013 ago dukeJun 11, 2013 10:04 pm freestanding gas log fireWould you mind letting me know of the issues that you are having. The Lopi is our first choice for Gas Log Heating in a home we are building that the moment, would prefer… Agape replied 7 June 2013 ago AgapeJun 07, 2013 9:19 pm
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