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Owner build a solar passive houseYeah, & because of the earth's thermal mass, & consequently thermal lag, the season's lag behind the path of the sun. The winter solstice isn't the coldest time of the… Aquaplate tank water smellsHi
We recently had an aquaplate colorbond tank installed to replace an old galvanised tank for whole house water needs (no town water).
A couple of days after it was… Thanks again for your comprehensive reply SaveH20.
I've had a bit of time to think about it and found a bit of inspiration from an Ohio Dept. of Health document regarding… HSTP PUMPDavey are a good pump but Grundfos are superior. You just need to work out what you are prepared to pay. Stormwater Requires Rainwater TankThanks SaveH2O.
So spoke with the council, they say it is for detention only, we are on mains water so it is not required to be the sole water supplier for the property.…
You can only phone and ask a tank cleaner in your area.
I have heard of people using a pool cleaner to clean a tank and although I have never seen it done, I can't see… The Australian southern seaboard has just emerged from a prolonged windy, cold and often wet winter caused in part by the South Polar Jet Stream looping north and even… TESLA introduces the SOLAR ROOF.
Would you care to quote where a car was mentioned?
OT but just FYI. it is widely believed that the coming TESLA Model 3 will have an optional PV sun roof.
Metal tanks are dearer but they (should) last longer although good poly tanks do last a long time. Metal tanks haven't been without their problems though and there was a… Rainwater catchmentIf you have a standard rainwater harvesting system, you will need pvc downpipes but there would usually only be a couple of downpipes affected.
Contracturally, they have… The first thing you need to do is Google your council's requirements. The council mandates however are often poorly thought out but there are some basic design principles… Rinnai HWS & Pressure Tank
I didn't know that this product existed, it is an overdue innovation and I am going to buy one myself and do some long term testing. I have asked around but I haven't… LorriSep 07, 2016 9:36 pm Wet (Charged System), sediment trap?There are a number of threads in this sub forum that discuss and also show a diagram of a very effective DIY sediment trap designed for DWV pipe.
The head is the… Tank - 3rd try
Hi SaveH2O,
thanks for your response and observations. I did give the plumber credit for swatting up on the diverters, as he was intrigued by the theory after initially… My rainwater system designHi John
Are you done, moved in and have full tanks?
In the end did the builder install 75mm downpipes?
With all this rain I've been cursing that we don't have a roof or… Rainwater tank design for retrofitting
hi trixee
I"ve enjoyed this thread and also appreciate the input of H2O!!
Can you please provide an update on the performance of your Greyflow system? Our plans (based on… How much water do we need?Good posts by ddarroch and Stewie D.
Before answering how long your water would last, we need to know the total sq m of your roof catchment areas and whether all roof… Size of backyard -> size of water tankI wouldn't look at it on a ROI basis but you can pick up perfectly good second hand tanks quite cheaply. You also don't need a big pump if you use an 18mm garden hose from… Home Air FreshenersWife has been using Munchkin Arm and Hammer Nursery Fresheners. Smells good. solar panels in Sydney?
Did you know that white roofs could actually save you energy? Part white roof part solar here. Just sharing. The 500W Einhell pressure pump that Bunnings stock has a 20 litre pressure tank, a pre pump filter, 2 year warranty, full parts availability and at $299 represents great… Sludge in rain water tank
Many first flush systems are uselessly fitted to the top of the tank's vertical riser which means that the first flush pipe fills with the settled water in the vertical… Insulated garage doorHeya, We install a lot of garage doors (they are often forgotten). We use thermaboard which we have found is a really good solution.
Let us know if you have any questions.  Recycle water tank locationIn NSW, the required on site retention is determined by BASIX as far as I am aware but the council could have a say. With a bit of luck, Stewie will be able to advise as…
Our IFD (also called an Average Recrrence… Sustainability LinksThanks for the tip. I'll go through all those links and toss out all the ones that are no longer working. It's been a while since I looked at some of them.
Stewie Passive Solar Design in SydneyWhere it becomes difficult is where you have a door such as a bifold leading out onto a balcony on the same wall as a window with a sill at standard 1000mm above floor… Septic system optionsThanks. That gives me a ball park figure to work towards. I do like the idea of the worm farm rather than the traditional septic systems Heated skirting boards?
I had it installed in my house after allot of debate and research into our options, Absolutely love it and glad we took the plunge! We went with the gas boiler, but we… CFL vs Halogen downlights
In case anyone is still interested, we have secured these Nelson GU24 downlight kits from HPM Legrand at clearance prices to clear the stock.
Buying a tankI heard back from council, and they don't have any particular site discharge requirements. They don't even check it, although say it should be constructed according to… Water Tank placementWow that is a lot of information. Thank you very much. We shouldn't need the drip system as the veggie crates are wicking bed. I will sit down with hubby and see what he…
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