Browse Forums Building A New House Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10161Apr 27, 2015 6:24 pm Hi guys, My contract said 7 outlets, this doesn't seem right, will have to email our CLO. So cwiseman did you say that you got 11 outlets included? Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10162Apr 27, 2015 6:27 pm ![]() Hi guys, My contract said 7 outlets, this doesn't seem right, will have to email our CLO. So cwiseman did you say that you got 11 outlets included? We got ours as part of a summer deal the three something or other did you get yours as a promotion as well? Is that why they're only giving you 7. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10163Apr 27, 2015 7:03 pm Hi there, I thought that MJH were using the Actron ESP system which are capable of running 8 zones. I am looking at building a Bronte in the future, my zones would be as follows. Each bedroom would be a zone. So for a Grand Manor One that's five zones. The sixth zone is the great room, seventh is the children's room, and the eighth is the home theatre. If I had to run less zones ie three zones it would be kids bedrooms on one zone, big rooms and HT on second, and master bedroom on third zone. Regards Graham and Kathy Owners of 2.5 acres of Paradise.......now working towards the house! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10164Apr 27, 2015 7:06 pm ![]() Hi guys, My contract said 7 outlets, this doesn't seem right, will have to email our CLO. So cwiseman did you say that you got 11 outlets included? Yeah emailed our CLO today and we got 11- one outlet for each room. But I will still probably add another two: 1 in each bedroom but want two in master (6) home office study theatre childrens activities (will make 2) kitchen great room (will make 2) so all up I think the bronte needs at least 14. so we will be adding another 3 Building the Bronte Executive Grande at Windella NSW Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10165Apr 27, 2015 7:12 pm ![]() Hi there, I thought that MJH were using the Actron ESP system which are capable of running 8 zones. I am looking at building a Bronte in the future, my zones would be as follows. Each bedroom would be a zone. So for a Grand Manor One that's five zones. The sixth zone is the great room, seventh is the children's room, and the eighth is the home theatre. If I had to run less zones ie three zones it would be kids bedrooms on one zone, big rooms and HT on second, and master bedroom on third zone. In our Bronte Executive Grande we are getting the Actron ESP Plus 203 19.32kw 3 phase with 4 zones. Zone 1: Master Zone 2: Meals, Great Room, Kitchen, Home Theatre, Home Office Zone 3: Children's activities and study Zone 4: remaining 4 bedrooms Where are you building??? Building the Bronte Executive Grande at Windella NSW Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10166Apr 27, 2015 7:30 pm Thanks guys, We are building on acerage at the back of Goulburn. We got our actron as a bonus when we signed up in November. I'm happy with the 2 zones, but not 7 outlets. Hopefully our CLO can fix it ![]() An update on our build, we have been delayed now waiting on a report which should be back today/ tomorrow so hopefully we will be in council by the end of the week, the paper work seems to take so long ![]() Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10167Apr 27, 2015 7:52 pm When did everyone get the voucher for the sign for the front of your house? Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10169Apr 27, 2015 8:07 pm Quote: In our Bronte Executive Grande we are getting the Actron ESP Plus 203 19.32kw 3 phase with 4 zones. Zone 1: Master Zone 2: Meals, Great Room, Kitchen, Home Theatre, Home Office Zone 3: Children's activities and study Zone 4: remaining 4 bedrooms Where are you building??? We will eventually be building in Clarence Town. Everybody seems to be building lodges? They seem to be a favourite. Is there any reason why? Regards Graham and Kathy Owners of 2.5 acres of Paradise.......now working towards the house! Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10171Apr 27, 2015 8:19 pm I emailed out Clo and had mine sent out! She said it is usually given to you at handover but I wanted the sign ready for when we move in! Building the Bronte Executive Grande at Windella NSW Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10172Apr 27, 2015 9:00 pm ![]() Hello all, While we are on the topic of air con - did you have to upgrade the air con unit itself? We are wanting to add 1-2 extra zones and a few extra outlets (currently 2 zones and 8 outlets) and hubby is thinking that we may need to upgrade or we will be running at max whenever we are cooling the whole house. Just wanted to get some info on this? Thanks heaps!! Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10173Apr 27, 2015 9:01 pm ![]() Hello all, While we are on the topic of air con - did you have to upgrade the air con unit itself? We are wanting to add 1-2 extra zones and a few extra outlets (currently 2 zones and 8 outlets) and hubby is thinking that we may need to upgrade or we will be running at max whenever we are cooling the whole house. Just wanted to get some info on this? Thanks heaps!! Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10174Apr 27, 2015 9:02 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And looking back at our scrape from the far end of our yard ![]() Jo Building 'The Havana Executive' on 1200sqm Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10176Apr 27, 2015 9:03 pm ![]() Hello all, While we are on the topic of air con - did you have to upgrade the air con unit itself? We are wanting to add 1-2 extra zones and a few extra outlets (currently 2 zones and 8 outlets) and hubby is thinking that we may need to upgrade or we will be running at max whenever we are cooling the whole house. Just wanted to get some info on this? Thanks heaps!! Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10177Apr 27, 2015 9:04 pm ![]() Hello all, While we are on the topic of air con - did you have to upgrade the air con unit itself? We are wanting to add 1-2 extra zones and a few extra outlets (currently 2 zones and 8 outlets) and hubby is thinking that we may need to upgrade or we will be running at max whenever we are cooling the whole house. Just wanted to get some info on this? Thanks heaps!! Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10179Apr 27, 2015 9:30 pm ![]() Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... ![]() I have a similar, if not slightly larger house, than a Miami 15 and yet i was only offered the SRA173. I questioned it and was advised it was adequate for the house - i disagree and think it needs the SRA203 however i was only given the option to pony up the funds for the upgrade. Given the run of bad experiences in the thread recently - I'm almost glad our admin process has stalled for other reasons, and im considering just leaving for another builder. Re: McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread 10180Apr 27, 2015 9:36 pm ![]() ![]() Hi casey1983... We went to Actrons head office at Norwest & showed them our plans (Miami 15..) & then told them what unit we were offered. (SRA203, 2 zones & 9 outlets). They were great help. Told us that the unit was more than capable for our house.. Might be worth thinking bout if you are in Sydney... ![]() I have a similar, if not slightly larger house, than a Miami 15 and yet i was only offered the SRA173. I questioned it and was advised it was adequate for the house - i disagree and think it needs the SRA203 however i was only given the option to pony up the funds for the upgrade. Given the run of bad experiences in the thread recently - I'm almost glad our admin process has stalled for other reasons, and im considering just leaving for another builder. Where are you building? Hi AKG, We had a base tender of $592 for 31 squares from MC Donald Jones. It looks relatively cheaper than other builders. But I assume there are many hidden things that… 1 17849 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 12851 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 27163 |