Brivis Wombat 26 ducted heating

Hi guys,

We are getting a Brivis Wombat 26 ducted heating system as standard for our home which has just over 23 squares of living, we are getting 8 ducts but our builder will upgrade to 9 if required.

Does anyone know much about this system? Is it any good?

Also, is it worth it/possible to upgrade the system to Brivis Ice either now or down the track or would this system not be powerful enough?

I am pretty sure it's what we have had for the 12 yrs since construction. Needed 2 new thermostats - which seems OK.

Brivis - Ice - no idea...

Click the following link. Go to page 12. If i am reading it correctly you can, but only chose the 15Kwatt modell. Which should do about 3/4 of your house.

Many people design for 1/2 house. Ie living during the day and bedrooms during the night. It is nice to have whole house cooled at once but that cost to much.



http://www.brivis.com.au/web/brivisweb. ... 308_V2.pdf

Hi ICK - I am getting the Wombat 26 ducted heating installed in my new place too, also 23sq. Are you building with PD?

I asked for a quote for the add-on ICE refrig cooling, and they put me in touch with the installation company. They quoted me 7,900 for the upgrade (that's on top of the value of the heating).. PD said the heating system was 1,800. So total 9,700. That was to upgrade the ducting, plus the 18kw ICE system to 11 points.

I know absolutely nothing at all about aircon, (except it makes me cool!), so I'm not sure if that is suitable or even good value... My quote also added points in the bathroom, ensuite and a second in the rumpus...

Anyone know if this is a fair price, or am I being scammed?

So, ICK I hope that helps!

Hi Beejay, we are building with a smaller builder called Profine.

Not sure if thats a good price or not, don't know much about it at all but when I get quotes will let u know.

8 points i'snt enough off a Wombat26 i would have a minium of 12 points it's also a very expensive unit to run it only has a star rating of 2.5 better upgrade to a ME30i and ask for more points even better try for a Braemar heater .

Hi all, I'm digging this topic up as I never really came to an outcome as to what to do.

I've spoken to a few people in the industry and they've pretty much said that the 26 Wombat is cr@p and basically only out there as a cheap solution for a builder. Pretty much most people have mirrored what Brad75 said earlier, I've been recommended the ME30i.

Our builder has quoted us $1,135 for the upgrade including zoning. Does this sound about right? What have others been quoted for a similar upgrade? Our budget is ridiculously tight but I'd rather get it right from the start so and not pay for it down the track in utility bills.

Sounds pretty good but have they added more outlets ?

Sorry I got the brand of the upgrade wrong, its actually Braemar, its the TH320, plus going from 8 outlets to 11, and adding one zone. What do you reckon Brad75?

Better brand mate but the TH320 i would only do bout 8 outlets as it's a 18kW heater and if your going a zone your better off with the 4 star TH425 23kw the reason to go 4 star one is you dont save on running cost with the 3 star you just close the zoned area and pump out extra air to the other area if you go 4 star you cut back fan spped and gas consumption when using the zoning hope this helps

Plus the builder has down graded the heater from a 26kW to a 18kW should be getting money back apart from the zoning which would be bout $250

Oh man I stuffed up!!!! I got the model number wrong! Its a TH430, not TH320. Sorry mate!!

Now your talking that is a much better setup good luck your on the right track now

Hi ICK

How has your experience been so far with Profine. I was steering towards Simonds, but someone this morning referred me to them. How are they priced, and what do you think of the customer service?

Thanks for your help

Mate they are BRILLIANT!! To build with them is by far the best decision I have ever made in my life. Heaps of people on here can probably vouch for me and my 'I love my builder because they looked after us by doing xxx' comments - as annoying as they probably are.

We got to contract stage with S1monds then left after sooo many issues I don't wanna go there... but anyway, Profine couldn't be better. Honestly, nothing is too difficult for them they will go out of their way to help you, they have given us so much time, extras, we've completely customised our plan. They actually care about their clients, well that was their pitch to me when they started and we were very cynical after our major builders experience.
But they have completely exceeded all of our expectations and made our build enjoyable - something it definitely wasn't when we were with S1monds.
Everyone including all our tradies etc I've spoken to have sung their praises.
Anyway, just so you know, I am only building with them and get nothing out of praising them, I just want to give them credit as credit is definitely due for these guys.

By the way, we'll get a free letterbox if you mention our name and sign up with them so if you could do that..... hahahahahaha just kidding

Ooops, in my rant I forgot to answer your question, customer service, amazing, they've won an award last year which they were so proud of as they beat the major builders at it We are pretty difficult customers as we want it just our way and they've been really great and looked after us.

Pricing, well we made our decision to look at Profine after we saw them in the Display Homes mag. As we went through the mag, we noticed the starting and the 'as displayed' prices for all builders, and Profine caught our eye with their prices as they were so close together.

Main reason is that their base price is including carpet & tiles I think. All up, we've got a custom design - they have a drafty working for them (loosely based on their Woodland 07 out in Pakenham) - with all the bells and whistles for $210k (incl site cost). Just over 23.5 squares of living & 30.65 squares all up.

Thanks for a detailed repsonse ICK..
I went to Profine on Saturday, but the guy there was new so did not know much and N was off sick. However, I am ex pecte their call today and then meet to discuss the final price.

Which house are you building? I liked the Metro but then again need a few changes in there and need a quote for fencing driveway etc as well. Will need to upgrade the quality for a few things including appliances..

I will definitely refer your name as well if I chose to build through them though my broker referred me there and I have already mentioned this to the guy I met last week

sorry I saw now ..that you based your plan on woodland..

I will let you know how I go once I meet N at Profine...

Cheers

If you looked at the original Woodland, then our plan, you may not recognise much (apart from that alfresco we kept that!!)

Good luck with it all, if you need any help or advice feel free to PM me as we've all been there before

Cheers,

Ian

Thanks Ian..I will let you know how I go. Meeting N in th next couple of days..
Meanwhile, if you dont mind it would be great if you could show me your house plan just to give me an idea as to what changes you were able to make based on the original plan

Cheers