Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 25, 2008 9:53 pm Hi my builder installed a different ducted vacuum than the one mentioned in contract. I like that it is a bagless, but it seems that it is not as strong as the one that i want. Still dont know which one is better.. any advice?
The original in contract is Valet, while the installed one is EVS (Electron Vacuum System). See their links below http://www.valet.com.au/ http://www.electronsystems.com.au/Vacuums.htm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum 2May 26, 2008 7:17 am Oznow, we were advised by ducted vacuum companies, that to service a 34 square 4 bed house, we would need a system with an air output of 550 atleast.
Apart from the fact that it WASN'T the one specified, the air output of the EVS is so much lower - I would be jumping up & down. ![]() Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum 3May 26, 2008 9:39 pm Oznow, i agree, demand what you have specified on your specs & plans!!!
We did and we're now getting the garage door that we were supposed to get, instead of a substitute!!! You need to be happy, do whatever it takes to get what you're supposed to get. Elevate the issue to whomever you have to, to get it resolved to your satisfaction!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum 4May 26, 2008 9:57 pm I'd be demanding what you ordered.
While the substitute is an austrlaian made product, (so they say) their web site is a bit to be desired. ie lacking and not showing lots of detail. Get the builder to prove that it is better with independant reports. Valet has been making ducted vacs for many many years. Steve Re: Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuum 5May 26, 2008 10:17 pm Voting with the "stand up for your rights" camp...
As with any contract substitutes should only be made with "approved equivalents"....a formal contract term....approved by you the purchaser....proven by the building company.....it should be at your discretion to knock back the substitute particularly if there are key specifications...as you have listed. Warning.... ![]() mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Hi All, This is our second home build and first time with a custom builder. They are small builder and have built some houses with good quality. They tender and color… 0 12461 I expected that. If I had supplied the windows I would change them free of charge. My window has been lab tested and will deliver Rw34 with our standard glazing… 5 20736 ![]() I might be misunderstanding.... but I would be more inclined to cut a section out from the cinder block wall and place the cistern in the cinder block wall. Very messy job… 1 14614 |