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LED Lighting suppliers in Victoria ?Hi ,
there a re a lot of people who are not well informed about many things and they make comments where perhaps there is no reason.
I have just put ledlighting through my… rep334 replied 16 November 2009 ago Greywater plumbingHi There
Western Australia are already running dual lines for sewer on new houses to make them grey water ready. I suggest you talk to your builder about and plan on where… sbudge replied 2 December 2009 ago Winns Water Saverwhats a device like the readyhot cost?
and what other devices are around that do this job? I know Matt Walker has a device but $1,000 is just insane, if its going to cost… billdsl replied 3 December 2009 ago Rainwater tanks for laundry etcI did this 6 months ago with a 10,000L tank. If you can, go for at least a 5,000L tank. You can get 2 rebates (state - VIC and federal) of $1000 and $500 respectively if… gully replied 11 December 2009 ago gullyDec 11, 2009 12:41 pm gullyDec 11, 2009 1:57 pm Total solar/wind powerIf you get allot of wind start a company - get a loan from a bank (for the company - someone else's money- you entrepreneur you) and put in an order for a 36mw tower.… Redman replied 12 December 2009 ago V- seal the ultimate draught stopI couldn't actually see a pic of it on the w/site. Is it a plastic strip in a "V" shape? Very cleVer.  Please let us know how it goes when you get it and some pretty… themax replied 10 January 2010 ago Hey folks for Sydney siders there are some excellent free organic gardening courses available to you at the kimbriki recycling… Bedroom windows, north or south facingNo easy AND effective answers. A simple solution is to use 'heat-shifter' kits which duct air from the warm side to the cold side of the house via an in-line fan.
Some… Diy solar and installation!The information is a booklet based on the resources found on the Internet, e.g Wikipedia and "DIY fan" sites.
There in not much to the actual panels apart from labor time… Redman replied 22 February 2010 ago Solar HWS
That's proving to be an interesting experience.
Any thoughts on the weight? Surely someone… Macy replied 3 March 2010 ago MacyMar 03, 2010 12:59 am Solar panel quoteWe went with a 1.65 KW system with a SMA SB-2500 Inverter - worked out to be 15 panels
Denise Saving seedsBeing Eco living this forum is also an excellent place to put our environmental threads as well 
Here is an interesting interview found on the ABC website as a… Cost for grey water provisionHi,
That seems very high. I whole drain for a new house would be just above that on its own, so running an additional pipework then rejoining into the main seems way over… sbudge replied 11 March 2010 ago Straw Bale homesThere are quite a number of strawbale homes over here in NZ.
The substantial walls makes it feel like a real house and the temperature is quite constant.
Standard houses… Solar hot water boost
My understanding is that tempered water only has to be used in sanitry fittings not all outlets such as kitchen sins.
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With reference to Clause 1.10.2, Part B,… Thermal mass walls
As per above - insulate it so it doesn't loose it heat to the air below it. Skylights & SolartubesIf there is no direct sunlight entering through it then there is not significant radiant heat gain. Buying a small truck?Well plasma cutters use high pressure air combined with electrical charge. Works a damn side better and safer than Oxy kits and its infinite. Acetylene gas is generated… Redman replied 19 April 2010 ago what goverment rebates are out there????I am afraid you will find that the majority of rebates for energy and water efficiency whetehr they are provided by State or Federal Governments are for existing homes,… solar hot water tubesmy evacutated tube solar water heater seems to work excellent.
the only problem i see,
is hail, as mentionedas for efficency, i would like to… Casa2 replied 26 May 2010 ago Casa2May 26, 2010 8:56 pm Solar Panel EfficiencyI signed-up for a free copy of Photon magazine. The issue that arrived this week lists spec's of 3000 panels!!! Obviously they're not all available in Oz (I think it's a… Solar Panel Recs valueThe number of RECs you get in each state per product differs. If you buy the same product in QLD and in VIC, you would get a different amount of RECs but the value is… kid81 replied 27 May 2010 ago kid81May 27, 2010 9:43 am Domestic Fuel CellIIRC the heat is 30% of output assuming you are using the full 2000 watts.
Most of the time you will be using less than 1000 watts so you get around 300 watts of heating.… Redman replied 28 May 2010 ago Casa2Jun 03, 2010 10:16 am MySolar solar hotwater systemDid you end up choosing the MySolar system? I've found that they actually use Chromagen gear: http://www.chromagen.com.au. Chromagen have been… westy replied 5 June 2010 ago westyJun 05, 2010 12:24 pm Going Green?? Quick Question On Costs?We'll be putting at least a 1.5kw system on the roof when our house is built. But I work in the solar industry, so maybe I'm bias 
You can get a 1.5kw system for $2990,… low voc paintsThanks everyone, that provides me with quite a few options to explore
I had feedback that some of the low voc paints can be chalky and not very hard wearing so its good… Wasting our food
I know it sounds crazy but if you can try and create a zone or space where plants exist within the system and these plants grow down into a rock zone. If you can do that… Redman replied 9 July 2010 ago
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