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6 star tapsThanks! We will be having rainwater tank which will be used for toilets, washing machine and garden taps. Do you know if any other companies will be bringing out taps in… flicka replied 5 April 2009 ago ClearSolar PowerI am considering to use them too, seems a pretty good deal. If anyone else use them, let me know your customer number and we both get the bonus cashback  Teouk replied 22 April 2009 ago TeoukApr 22, 2009 3:12 pm Instantaneous gas boosterNo, most likely not. At least not in the sense youre thinking of. They require a 20mm pipe. Your house service will be 20mm and if you had a previous gas hot water unit in… RECs - does anyone understand them?all,
need some little bit of your guidance...
i am building through simonds and they are offering solar panels for free via solarbank. i wud need to surrender the RECs… achk replied 4 May 2009 ago achkMay 04, 2009 10:36 pm Passive Design for DummiesI want to build a passive design house. I know which way to orient the house and the use of eaves, double glazing etc. I also know I need to… Double glazing
Yak_chat ... was looking at least a 4KW system + we will have solar hot water which is more than enough in my current house..hoping will be enough in the new one. Bris… QLD Solar Hot Water rebateDoes anyone have the inside scoop with regard to the QLD rebate?
I have expressed my interest via the 1800 line but now my electric HWS is facing a slow death. We can't… Knuckle started a topic 20 May 2009 ago HowieJun 09, 2009 4:27 pm HowieJun 16, 2009 11:59 am Quantum Heat pumps Newcastle area.Do we have any Newcastle members who have installed a heat pump from Nova eco developments.
The advertisement claims after rebates cost is $22.00 plus install.
Will give… nww1969 started a topic 25 June 2009 ago Recycling polystyreneDoes anyone know why recycling veggie boxes is free but there may be a fee for other polystyrene? Macy started a topic 8 July 2009 ago Clerestory windows and sun angleI'd be inclined to extend the eaves out over the windows and that will give you the shade you require and the airflow that you want to encourage.
Another option is… Rebates and building a new homeDepending onyour supplier and whether or not they claim the recs and deduct it from the total of your HWS, but if you use either a solar or heat pump you can claim the… Buying greenThere are literally hundreds of 'green' products being marketed in this era of environmental awareness. There are genuine retailers, ignorant ones and unscrupulous ones. … ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS?Easy.
Have a free assessment done - http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/assessments/index.html
And an energy assessor such as myself… What do R values and U values measure?- Measuring the insulating properties of building materials borrows from a scientific technique used to determine the physical properties of a substance.
- The technique… Heat pump Solar or Gas?Confusing isnt it!
Thanks for guys - and for that link Dymonite. Will keep me reading for awhile I think.
I'm not sure if any of the Gold Coast has… Heat Pump Hot Water System - Noisy?If you heat 300L of hot water a day it would normally cost about $420 with electricity
Do you have your heart set on evacuate tube over flat plate?
I modeled the… LED lighting
On this last itme, most of your lights will never have to be repalced - they'll tear the building down to build a new one before you replace the… The 2009 Kambang lecture seriesThis is fantastic resource for eco info.
The city of Melville In Perth is hosting these free lectures. Part of the Piney Lakes Enviro education centre, this is an… MacySep 15, 2009 11:47 am Solar House Day - 13th September 09The amount of information presented can be a little overwhelming as well. From solar panels to 6 star WELS taps. As you say people tend to take everything in as a… Busting eco-myths or misunderstandings
One way is to put the circulating pump onto a manual on off switch - turn it on when you get up =- have your showers 5 minutes later, turn it off
Same at night. best of… Colour of EavesA good question that probably doesn't have an accurate answer. There are probably other things to consider that would make a big difference.
I presume you are referring… Cross ventilation questionsThe aim of cross ventilation is to allow cooling breezes to be directed through your house. The direction from which this comes depends on your locations.
Here is the… Are some skylights better than others?DH & I have decided we will need a skylight in our toilet in our new house. Our local planning laws require the room to be mechanically externally vented (which we would… kb46 started a topic 14 October 2009 ago kb46Oct 14, 2009 10:21 am Is reflective foil wrap worth it for walls?We built a double brick house and have reflective wrap between the 2 layers. We also have thick batts in the ceiling. It was a council requirement here due to new zoning… kexkez replied 20 October 2009 ago ThuddOct 23, 2009 9:44 pm kb46Oct 28, 2009 10:27 pm leafOct 28, 2009 11:30 pm Solar Questions- TOTAL NEWBIEHi Burrow Bunnie,
not sure if I am too late to chime in or not.
Solar does make sense right now, read my comment in the $1/watt thread about paybacks (7-12 yrs)…
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and tanks 
Soon to be a LOT more 
on my current house on the northern or southern walls and I'm actually liking the ability of being able to control the sun as…
My brain went a while ago 
