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South Polar jet stream shown looping over Adelaide and Victoria on 1 November 16:00 2022. This will become more regular in coming years as the South Polar - Equator… 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. SaveH2O replied 19 December 2016 ago 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… SaveH2O replied 21 November 2016 ago 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… tezzab replied 21 August 2016 ago Sludge in rain water tank
This is why we should drink Alkaline Water besides drinking regular water. As Alkaline Water has high PH than the regular water, it… bpratt replied 16 May 2016 ago 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 Sloppy replied 7 January 2016 ago 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… Solar power recommendations - MelbourneThat's why I mentioned the inverter that I have, the Kaco inverters. They can be controlled by the Selectronics SP Pro when you go hybrid or fully offgrid.
Apparently you… bpratt replied 12 June 2015 ago The Tipping Points (SBS)It hasn't taken long.
The excellent "Years Of Living Dangerously" documentary on climate change mentioned earlier in the thread is being repeated on SBS2, commencing at 5… SaveH2O replied 31 January 2015 ago Solar Skylights + Solar LightsI would like to know more about this also, so am following..............
If anyone has any experience with these can you please let me know your… a very overdue update, but I waited to see if it actually worked, that's my excuse...
After collecting various parts and prototyping, the 2 risers have been replaced. No… mirzNov 14, 2014 11:47 am
Most if not all poly tanks are molded… A BETTER BRICK - carbon sequestration.Interesting article and a step in the right direction.
Thanks for posting it. If they can make these bricks and pavers cost competitive then they will get a foothold in… water tankl have a quote for rainwater tank.Do you think pump is right size, grateful to any imput on setup etc
Supply and install 1 new 31700 litre polymaster rain water… Solar Skylights Panels for New HomeThe solar panel is the major cost of this, and to power a simple LED array is a bit of a waste.
A wired LED diffused flat panel would be much brighter and probably… What solar install companies?What solar install companies in Melbourne have you guys used and why did you choose them?
Has anyone heard of Sungevity?
Crazyk started a topic 23 July 2014 ago Uncharged Systems - a dry optionThis thread has been dormant for a while now, as circumstances have changed considerably. This was to be part of an OB build, but after a lot of consideration, the… tezzab replied 20 July 2014 ago Solar Panels worth it?I am building in Victoria Park, small block but 2 storey house. I am looking at the solar panel option but not sure if anyone has used a provider in Perth. There are only… Re: Environment friendly Living
What concerns me is that in some newer housing estates which sees the average suburban block becoming smaller ( 450 sq m ) following a state… bpratt replied 2 January 2014 ago Roof colorLighter colorbond colours do reflect more heat, the lighter colours like surfmist are designed as HSR or high solar reflectivity. They also produce a product called… Underground Water Tank in front yard
Just be aware that a tank will only collect water from the roof areas the downpipes feeding the tank harvest. The harvest yield will also not be 100% and yield losses… SaveH2O replied 16 February 2013 ago South facing backyardI just checked the area where you are building and a south facing backyard would be aimed at Bass Strait. The peninsula has lakes and open sea so you should get some… Rainwater/Stormwater system adviceUnless you put in a very big tank, you will be running water straight through the tank and onto the land. It doesn't fix the problem. Put in one tank but run the water to… Passive solar flooring optionsMy mum got cork flooring to replace the salmon carpet that was there when they moved in.
Given Dad's paint "colour" preferences (white, white, and white with a hint of… Forg replied 5 July 2012 ago Ozzi Kleen systemsWe have had both an Ozzi Kleen and Septech (as well as septic tanks). A lot of councils will insist on a treatment plant rather than a septic, check this out first.
Of… indi replied 27 June 2012 ago indiJun 27, 2012 12:47 pm heating a bathroom
We've got under-floor electric in our bathroom, have had it a couple of years. Even though it's "on" for 4-5 months of they year, doesn't seem to use as much power as one… Forg replied 26 June 2012 ago
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