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Most if not all poly tanks are molded… Hebel or BrickLike anything, there are pros and cons to any building product.
As ddaroch says, the labour should be cheaper as the Hebel bricks are larger so a wall can go up pretty… RWT for BASIX (stupid implementation ?)
Many builders contract to water tank companies that are dealers for Davey products which is why people end up with RainBanks.
Have a read of the Whirlpool forum thread… SaveH2O replied 15 October 2014 ago 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… New build - solar orientationIf we flip the plan, the living areas won't get any northern light  North will be the ensuite corner of the house. Won't that be a problem?
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… Help needed-north facing blockYeah, I was actually thinking the bedroom door near the hallway door may be a bit odd too. As it's a private area I don't think it would be too bad. Could extend the IT… 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… Solar powered water featureCheck out latest issue of Better Homes and Garden magazine. Jason made a water feature using solar powered pump. Suspended Slab Balcony - Thermal BridgeHi zobardi
Thermal bridging can be a major problem in buildings
There are no codes or standards that cover this. It requires
specialist FEA software and is undertaken by… 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 Re-using solar panelsThanks bpratt - unfortunately we'll lose the current feed-in tariff when we disconnect, and we'll have to reconnect at a much lower one. I think it's likely that we will… trixee replied 9 June 2014 ago SOLIMPEKS PV-ThermalI am still in the planning stage of our build and would like to have solar hot water and PV. I have been trying to educate myself regarding these and came across… pominoz started a topic 22 April 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… Simple water tank designAmazing! Thanks for all the advice and links. A great help and interesting reading too. I believe your postings in this thread and others will be of a tremendous help to… tasman replied 20 February 2014 ago 1:20 ARI info for water tankThank you. Glad to help.
bashworth's blog is packed with valuable information, links and good humour. Some of the fail photos are classic! Well worth a read if you… SaveH2O replied 17 February 2014 ago I have a question on this...
most systems are designed (by the installer) to not actually produce your total daily power usage, they are instead designed to cover 90% of… 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 Rainwater tank beddingA couple of years back on our old house, we added a 10 000 litre poly water tank, and the instructions for the base was that if you didn't have a concrete base, you could… bpratt replied 2 January 2014 ago Breaking even with solar panelsI was wondering whether solar panels on a home was now viable from an economic perspective - at what point (if ever) does the system break… Project home builders and Rainwater tanksThanks! 
Yes, your weather certainly has been strange with quite a lengthy period with little rain.
An extra note...
When you calculate the roof area harvested, you… SaveH2O replied 25 November 2013 ago Up cycling infoHave you checked out Pinterest? It has EVERYTHING!!
Also Ana White has loads of ideas. snuckSep 23, 2013 8:36 pm snuckSep 19, 2013 10:09 am 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… Wax for plywood kitchenYou can get formaldehyde free marine ply and normal ply. Just have to search a bit harder to find the marine grade low VOC stuff lucylu replied 14 July 2013 ago
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