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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
Topaz had a nice small valve that operated with low pressure, they might still make it. Wondering why today is so cold and windy?
Blame it on the present northerly reach of the South Polar Jet Stream! It circulates clockwise.
Rainwater tank issuesTo close this thread off......
In consultation with our builder, it was agreed that he would reduce the roof catchment being diverted to the tank to the northern roof area… No reason for new homes to include gasAnyone who is on this forum probably already knows of this report but just in case..... the ATA recently completed a study into household fuel choice which showed that new… Aquaplate tank water smellswe've got 4 aquaplate tanks, and no issues with taste or smell...
but we've never had water delivered, ours all comes from our own roof with 100L first flush diverters I recently finished our chicken pen and coop.
Was a bit of a saga (I'm good at pulling pallets apart now), but worth it for the fresh eggs and recycling the kitchen… Solar battery house questionMm true. We're about an hour from Newcastle. Most of the solar battery I'm talking will be setup/designed by me, like my current solar battery proof of concept setup (2… Owner build a solar passive house
For eaves and window sizing, it's very possible to go down a rabbit hole and end up overthinking things too much. When designing our new house, I spent many, many hours… Gas Newbie questionsThe major energy requirements in your house are to heat your water, & space heating (depending on your climate & the quality of your build). In comparison, cooking… gummzOct 18, 2017 8:14 am Rainwater catchment in tropics (New build)
Not much by ways of contributing to help from me here, but just chipping in my 2 cents worth to thank you guys for starting this thread. It's actually quite interesting… 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… 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 10:36 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… 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…
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