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SolarventiReviving an old thread. Anyone installed one of these? From what I know, it's a marvelous invention. MissyP replied 26 July 2012 ago 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 Solar System Not WorkingEven if such people succeed in bullying customers into retracting their complaints online, they can't follow customers around stopping every private conversation they have… 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 Patio & balcony materialsI was thinking about this last night, but Googling around didn't get me any fast answers.
What sort of building materials should we be thinking about for north-facing… Forg started a topic 26 June 2012 ago Composting toilets?I have one and I totally hate it. Gets full of bugs, Cannot wait for the house to be finished with septic tanks. Solar Power with 100V neutralHello,
was the solar ac isolator switched on?
If the ac isolator was switched off, then yes this is very odd because a solar inverter will not pass electricity from the… Decking using sustainable wood?
I don't suppose anyone knows of a reputable timber yard in SE Qld (Gold Coast)? We want to deck our back verandah in either spotted gum or grey ironbark and are having a… orientation question for perthitesFull south aspect is very cold in winter, pleasant in summer. If you are on the coast, the refreshing summer SW Fremantle Doctor becomes the "Freeze Breeze"  All the… solar powered pool pumpshas anyone any experience with solar powered pool pumps.
wa quoted about 4k for a system
i already have solar to the house, but was thinking of taking the pool off the… mdswat started a topic 25 April 2012 ago Rinnai Smartstart or Rinnai EnviroHi Rocketship,
Thanks for the reply. You've made a good point. We will have a rainwater tank plumbed to the garden and we have to plumb the estate's recycled water to… Roof tile colour and heat transferTile colour definitely has an effect! If you have ever noticed that in the warm mediterranean countries, particularly in their islands like Sicily or Santorini, the houses… TaylaB replied 29 February 2012 ago New Energy Rating FrustrationsJust get the structure right. Later on you can do things like better blinds, 5 star gas heating, good windows. Pergola on west face wall. Plant around the house. B STAR replied 27 February 2012 ago Read and hear about our sustainable homeHi everyone
It's been a while since I was active in the forum, but I thought some of you might be interested to know that the house we built in 2010 (to which homeone… Elizabeth started a topic 23 February 2012 ago No/low VOC Wall sealer?Well to answer my own question... yes Rockote eco sealer does work on 'white set' walls. After taking the bull by the horns and trusting the company we bought 60L of eco… dinga04 replied 14 January 2012 ago taylex compact 90i am trying to find out what is costs to run the taylex compact 90 power wise it does run 24 days a day.the price cost of our power here is 20.6900.as there is a new add… yvette72 started a topic 13 January 2012 ago Rainwater tanks - bladder tanksYeah, I have had one for the last 10 years- it's 3000 gals, just a big, heavy-duty plastic bag in essence. I could have had a frame, but got one which fitted inside a gal… solar power installed anyone know to....What I'm describing is a global evaluation in net energy production.
Fossil fuels are a real source of energy. Solar and wind are only technologies to harness and… M3tricon goes greenClearly it's a case by case proposition from builders. We're looking at around $6,000 for double glazing.
Our current quote from M in Victoria for double glazing all… m_g replied 1 December 2011 ago your back yard???I saw that Gasland doco on SBS about six months back PLS and couldn't believe it. Then about a week later I started seeing all the TV reports and newspaper articles about… Eco-friendly Christmas ideas?I was going to go for the solar versions of Christmas lights after Christmas (buying for next year) that way I save money and power  , and we don't have the time this year… Devices for home energy savingAn excellent device for saving energy is a plastic bottle. Why? Because if fridges and freezers are fairly empty they have a low thermal mass and when you open the door… Building Material HelpWhy not use single leaf brick for the side walls? Having buildings on either side means that insulation is not an issue. You only have 6 metres front and back to insulate.… Casa2 replied 8 November 2011 ago Casa2Nov 08, 2011 9:14 pm true value solar panelsAnd the other thing was what do you mean your not sure what brand they use? If they won't answer your questions
Most reputable companies… Paul that frog looks very similar to the ones we have in our backyard pond - a striped marsh frog or maybe a variation of it. They are pretty common around here and all… Praise for Davey PumpsGood to see companies with excellent backup/repair/warranties/PR get a good plug.
All too often on these and other forums we hear about clients whose products have gone… Front door sustainable timber?Hi there - well to conclude the story especially if someone is reading this in the future - we found a solution!!! DH found a great guy, at North Coast Doors (in… Heat loss through window problemsLocal hardwood timber frames on double glazed windows provide no thermal bridging issues and are a far more environmentally sensitive choice compared to the all other… Steve replied 26 October 2011 ago SteveOct 26, 2011 1:51 pm Thermal Mass vs InsulationI am not overly convinced that a slab in contact with the ground is necessarily a good thing. It greatly depends on the average soil temperature in your location (which…
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